Category: Informational

Cool New iPhone App For Technicians

Are you always looking for the latest technology? Do you need the latest an greatest features for your auto shop? Are your Tire Changers wheel balancer or battery charger the most current models with all the bells and whistles? If so, this story might interest you.  Technicians have  a handy new app for their iPhone or iPad touch … Continue reading “Cool New iPhone App For Technicians”

What Happens To Your Vehicle After It’s Been Totaled

Automotive Recycling is a booming industry. It always will be. There are factors involved that guarantee that it will be a growth business for years to come. The recent Cash For Clunkers program was hailed by government officials as a huge success. The parts that the vehicles supplied to the market are still being used … Continue reading “What Happens To Your Vehicle After It’s Been Totaled”

Scheduling Service For Your Car Just Got Easier

Too busy during the week to get that nagging problem with your car fixed? Maybe your boss won’t allow you the necessary time off to take your car to the shop. Well, don’t fear anymore. At least one car manufacturer is trying to make it easier to get your car serviced. If your schedule isn’t … Continue reading “Scheduling Service For Your Car Just Got Easier”

Consumers To Have More Info On Damaged Vehicles

US Lawmakers are proposing legislation directing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to disclose more information about vehicles that have been damaged due to accidents, or other problems. The concern is that consumers are not made fully aware of the extent of damage to the vehicle, and therefore cannot make an accurate assessment of it’s … Continue reading “Consumers To Have More Info On Damaged Vehicles”

Winter Weather Tips For Car Owners

If you don’t have the luxury of parking your automobile in a garage on or under an Automotive Lift, and you live in the northern reaches of the United States, then this post is for you. Actually, considering the weather that Texas has been receiving recently, this very well could apply to most residents of the … Continue reading “Winter Weather Tips For Car Owners”

What Do Lower Corporate Tax Rates Mean For Business?

At first glance, many politicians think it’s a simple equation. Need more Revenue? Just raise taxes. One of the first targets is businesses. It’s easy to paint businesses as the greedy, evil robber barons of the late 19th and early 20th century. And it’s also easy to get a bunch of unemployed constituents worked up … Continue reading “What Do Lower Corporate Tax Rates Mean For Business?”

Auto Shop Safety And Workers Comp Issues – Part 3

This is part 3 of a three part series – Switch over to an aqueous Parts Washer. It’s about time. Those old solvent based parts washers use hazardous petroleum based solvents and detergents that are at least somewhat hazardous, and in many cases, very hazardous. At the very least, it’s not good to have it … Continue reading “Auto Shop Safety And Workers Comp Issues – Part 3”

Auto Shop Safety And Worker’s Comp Issues – Part 2

This is part two of a three part series – Many auto shop floors are slick, especially when wet. There are various sources for floor covering surfaces that will not only keep your floor safer, but will also help you clean it easier. For a small up-front cost, it can be well worth it to … Continue reading “Auto Shop Safety And Worker’s Comp Issues – Part 2”

Auto Shop Liability And Workers Comp Issues – Part 1

Part 1 of a three part series – You may not spend a lot of time thinking about the safety of the workspace in your garage, but you should. There all kinds of statistics that illustrate the number and costs in real monetary terms along with costs in terms of productivity. Chances are, at some point, you … Continue reading “Auto Shop Liability And Workers Comp Issues – Part 1”