The purpose of this article is to explain how the systems of automobiles have changed, as well as auto repair technology. Read More »
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Auto Technicians Describe Best and Worst Customers
An informal survey conducted by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) asked its ASE-certified automotive technicians to describe the best and worst customers. Here are the results: Best customers: respect technician’s time (19%) are courteous and make referrals (16%) realize their vehicles are complex (16%) are loyal, repeat customers (15%) keep up with maintenance (13%) don’t haggle over ... Read More »
Computer Diagnostics
Computer diagnostics -- what are they, how are they done, and what do they cost? Read More »
Professionalism is Needed in the Automotive Repair Industry
There are parallels that can be drawn here between the professions and the automotive industry, in terms of both the need for intense, ongoing training and education, and the services offered (diagnosis of the problem and the solution). Read More »
Communication is the Key to Effective Auto Repair
In today's hectic fast-paced world, it's easy to forget the importance of thorough communication in any transaction. There is evidence of this constantly in the auto repair business. Read More »
Spotting Warning Signs of Cooling System Troubles
Radiator and cooling system specialists, like cardiologists, have the tools, technology and expertise to quickly pinpoint a problem and resolve it, thus essentially saving the "life" of a vehicle. Read More »
Hose Replacement Takes Care of Many Problems
Coolant hoses can certainly wear out in the life span of your vehicle -- in fact, consumers reported in a national survey that two to three times as many radiator hoses failed while driving in their vehicle's fifth year than its fourth. Read More »
Hose Replacement Takes Care of “The Enemy Within”
The average four-year-old car has been driven nearly 70,000 miles, a mileage interval that most technicians believe is the time many parts wear out. Coolant hoses are no exception and the age of the car is a good indicator of when replacement should be considered. Read More »
Give a Good Squeeze to Detect a Bad Hose
Until recently, the most common method of checking engine coolant hose was to visually inspect its outside cover for signs of wear or "ballooning" under pressure. This method is no longer considered completely reliable in light of research that proves most hoses fail from the inside out. Read More »
The Importance of Brake Performance
Let's talk about a major safety aspect of your car -- the braking system. Being "out of sight, out of mind," the braking system on most people's cars go unnoticed, until a problem crops up. What are the most common signs of brake failure? Read More »
