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We Hired a Tech! But We Don't Have Room for His Toolbox!

AutoShopOwner

A shop owner friend of mine said that he was thrilled to finally hire a qualified tech. However, his toolbox box too big for the shop. Is this becoming a problem in your shop? How do you handle the ever-growing size of technician's toolboxes? SAMPLE of some of the toolboxes these days.

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How To Beat Flat Rate Pay System without Screwing Customers

Humble Mechanic

This system pays a tech based on the job, not the time it takes that technician to complete. If a job pays 3 hours, a tech gets paid 3 hours. If it takes that tech 2 hours, they win. In the US many automotive technicians get paid on a system called flat rate. If it […]

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Meet Brandon Baldwin, B’laster Instructor Of The Year Candidate

Tomorrow's Technician

He worked as a Cadillac/Buick tech at a dealership in Buffalo, then as a tech at an independent shop where he worked on domestic, Asian and European cars. “I After being permanently hurt being a tech, Baldwin worked at Goodyear as a service manager while working on his Master’s Degree. His early career emphasized that.

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Vacations and Maintaining Production

AutoShopOwner

Do you have plan when a tech or service advisor is on vacation? Especially if you are busy with the phone ringing off the hook. How do maintain production?

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New Era for the Volkswagen Crafter: A Tech-Infused Leap Forward

Motor Verso

Crafted for Convenience: The Crafter’s Fresh Cockpit Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles have rolled up their sleeves and reimagined the Crafter, giving… Read more » The post New Era for the Volkswagen Crafter: A Tech-Infused Leap Forward appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 114

Humble Mechanic

Send me questions on tools, being a tech, car repair […] This is one of my favorite shows to do. I love hearing from all of you and helping out with your issues with your car. Also these don’t have to be VW related questions.

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Benefits of Using Brake Parts Designed to Work Together

Brake & Front End

As a tech who may be working with flat-rate-billing systems, you know that it’s important to finish each brake job within the allotted amount of time to maintain profit for your shop.