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June is Automotive Service Professionals Month

Brake & Front End

This designation honors the vehicle service professionals who keep vehicles running and motorists on the road. They work in general repair shops, dealerships and service stations. These professionals help ensure vehicles remain safe and reliable for everyday use.

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Relearning Auto Mechanic Training Basics: Why Mastering the Service Manual Sets You Apart

Automotive Training Centre

If you want to stand out in your shop after finishing your auto mechanic training , theres one foundational resource you should always keep within reach: the vehicle service manual. Unlike generalized repair websites or user forums, the service manual contains precise information sourced directly from the vehicle manufacturer.

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Commentary: Scaling for the Future

Auto Service World

With the global vehicle repair and maintenance market steadily growing, building a scalable, well-structured business is essential for long-term success. Provide ongoing training to keep your team updated on the latest industry advancements, such as hybrid and electric vehicle technology.

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The Autel MaxiSYS MS906 MAX Your Next Go-to Diagnostics and Service Tablet

Brake & Front End

When Autel debuted the MaxiSYS MS906 tablet line in 2017, one goal was to give the general repair technician a workhorse of a tablet line with exceptional vehicle coverage and functionality to meet the diagnostic and service challenges of every vehicle that enters the shop. Extensive vehicle coverage for U.S.,

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Hydraulic Systems in Auto Repair: Tools and Techniques

CATI

Hydraulic systems are behind some of the most essential functions in automotive repair, whether lifting a vehicle in the shop or bringing a car to a stop on the highway. Youll finish the program ready to handle jobs in general repair shops, specialty brake service, dealership service departments, and beyond.

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Cox Automotive Service Study: Dealerships Losing Ground to General Repair Shops

AutoSuccess

vehicle service industry shows that franchised dealerships continue to lose share to general repair shops. With the global COVID pandemic now mostly in the past, the report from Cox Automotive suggests vehicle owners are driving more and holding onto existing vehicles longer due to high prices and loan rates for new vehicles.

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How To Answer Customer Ride Control Questions

Brake & Front End

Most of todays drivers under 30 years of age dont even realize that they have shocks or struts on their vehicle. New shocks and struts can make a vehicle corner and brake like when it was new. Testing a vehicles ride control requires a test drive, and they cant do this if the driver never leaves the drivers seat during an oil change.

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