Smokin’ Survey Results: Poll of ASE Techs by Valvoline
Conducted by The Valvoline Company, the annual poll questioned a national sample of 200 National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) master technicians by telephone on such topics as car safety, electric vehicles and preventative
maintenance.
Restoring Corrosion Protection
I think we’re all in agreement that new-car construction techniques have given rust the old heave-ho. Used to be a new car would show signs of red rust in as little as 12 months, whereas nowadays, new cars carry 100,000-mile rust-through warranties.
When the Goan Gets Tough: the Goan Body Shops
The age of refinish technology has yet to dawn in India. With a population in excess of 900 million, labor is cheap and plentiful and money is scarce. Needless to say, specialized collision-repair equipment is virtually nonexistent. Although India has only 5 million cars and CVs, the demand for collision-repair shops is high. The roads
Conquering New Heights
Successful people – whether they be plumbers, presidents, pediatricians or you – have certain traits that allow them to conquer new heights.
Centennial Celebration: 100 Years
From the horseless carriages of the early 1900s to the chromed-up hot rods of the ’50s to the alternately fueled vehicles of today and tomorrow, the automobile has experienced 100 years of transformation.
Selecting a MIG Welder
Before purchasing a MIG welder – or any welder – you must first determine which machine has the right capabilities for your shop. The Q & A that follows will help you determine whether a Gas Metal Arc welder (or MIG welder) is the right machine for you, and it will also aid in your selecting the proper MIG equipment.
Shedding Light on Infrared
For a shop owner, not getting vehicles done on time results in upset vehicle owners, unhappy insurance adjusters and frantic times in your business.
Winona Technical College
Nestled among wooded bluffs surrounding the Mississippi River in Southeastern Minnesota is Red Wing/Winona Technical College. Founded in 1949 as one of the first two technical institutes in the state, the college offers dozens of majors, including autobody
technology.
The Daily Grind: Methods for Grinding
Grinding methods, like virtually everything else in collision repair, have certainly changed.
Out With The Old
A good place to start when you’re considering upgrading is to take an inventory of your shop.