Category: Informational

Watch Out For Fraud At The Scene Of A Car Accident

Automobile Accidents can be a stressful event. The last thing you need to worry about after a car accident is fraud perpetrated by unscrupulous repair shops or tow truck drivers. The NICB (National Insurance Crime Bureau) has recently put out a checklist to help the unwary accident victim from becoming a victim once again to … Continue reading “Watch Out For Fraud At The Scene Of A Car Accident”

How Would You Like A 66% Tax Hike?

We feel sorry for the residents of the state of Illinois. In their zeal to cover a spiraling 15 billion dollar budget deficit, their legislators decided the best way to compensate for it was to increase their state income tax by 66%. You read that right. Residents and businesses can expect a crude awakening as … Continue reading “How Would You Like A 66% Tax Hike?”

Snow Means Increased Profits For Auto Shops And Car Dealers

The nation has been hit hard by winter weather so far this year. The eastern seaboard has been hit by storm after storm, with ice storms hammering as far south as Georgia. They’re not familiar with frozen precipitation that far south, so on those rare occasions when it occurs, you can bet it brings them … Continue reading “Snow Means Increased Profits For Auto Shops And Car Dealers”

Auto Shops Must Meet New Standards For Paint Emissions

Auto Shops that are into body work and any shop that performs any painting of cars will have to comply with the new standards for emissions compliance as put forward by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in their NESHAP standard. This dictates painting air toxin emission maximums for the painting and stripping industry. The deadline … Continue reading “Auto Shops Must Meet New Standards For Paint Emissions”

Automakers Pushing Smaller Cars, But Are Consumers Listening

Conventional wisdom states that one of the main reasons US automakers fell into financial peril over the past decade is because they were behind the times. They don’t offer what the people want. They don’t offer any smaller vehicles. No hybrids, no eco – friendly automobiles. No low gas consumption cars. Well, if the current … Continue reading “Automakers Pushing Smaller Cars, But Are Consumers Listening”

Ways To Increase Your Auto Repair Shop’s Revenue – Part 3

Part Three of a three part series – Get rid of dead wood. If an employee isn’t working out, get rid of him. If you want to give to charities, great, but do it in your personal time. Don’t blow money on an unmotivated employee. Especially in this labor market. There are plenty of hard working … Continue reading “Ways To Increase Your Auto Repair Shop’s Revenue – Part 3”

Ways To Increase Your Auto Repair Shop’s Revenue – Part 2

Part Two of a three part series – Get more efficient. Time is money. If your help isn’t working on some one’s vehicle, you’re not making money. If they are working, but not in the most efficient manner, then you’re not making as much money as you could. It’s just like looking at your home’s heat flushing out … Continue reading “Ways To Increase Your Auto Repair Shop’s Revenue – Part 2”

Ways To Increase Your Auto Repair Shop’s Revenue – Part 1

Part One of a three part series – It’s tough being the owner of an independent automotive repair shop these days. You’re being stretched from all sides. Government is taxing and regulating more than ever. The auto manufacturers are constantly innovating and thinking of new ways to add proprietary components to cars to force car … Continue reading “Ways To Increase Your Auto Repair Shop’s Revenue – Part 1”

Ford Decreases Ownership In Mazda

Ford Motor Company is no longer the majority shareholder in Mazda Motors. They recently reduced its ownership in Mazda Motors down from 11 percent to 3 and 1/2 percent. They did indicate they would remain aligned in a strategic partnership for common interests. Mazda and Ford both have a relationship with Chinese company, Changan Ford Mazda. There will be changes … Continue reading “Ford Decreases Ownership In Mazda”