Why Highlighting Student Techs is Critical Now More Than Ever
As demand for technicians continues to soar, now more than ever it has become critical to support and recognize successful students who exemplify a strong passion for the automotive industry. Many people think that attending a trade school won’t lead to a successful career. The reality is that trade schools are a practical, affordable and
Cabin Air Filters Prevent Mold, Spores, Pollen & Viruses
A micron is a term used a lot when talking about filters, but many might not know what it measures. A single micron is 1/1000 of a millimeter or 125,000th of an inch. A human hair is on average 70 microns in diameter. A cabin air filter is designed to filter out particles that are
Axel Nut Torque Booklet Provides Helpful Information and Tips
The torque specifications for the axle nut vary a lot from vehicle to vehicle. This is because not all applications are the same. On some wheel bearings sets and hub units, the axle nut secures the outer flange to a CV joint or stub axle. As the nut is tightened, it pulls the flange and
How To Increase Brand Awareness For Your Cabin Air Filters
According to marketing surveys, it takes five to seven impressions to build brand awareness with consumers. Of those consumers, 59% said they prefer to buy from brands they trust. To leverage this while selling cabin air filters one must partner with brands your customers recognize. When you are presenting the customer with the estimate for
Wheel Bearings Tips for Electic Vehicles
A hybrid vehicle has the added weight of the electrical components combined with the engine and the rest of the drivetrain. EVs are typically heavier due to the sheer size and weight of the battery packs and electric motors. One of the primary jobs of wheel bearings is to help support the weight of the
For Techs and Customers: An Efficient TPMS Solution
In the business of automotive repair, two of our primary goals are always increasing the efficiency at which our technicians can perform service and increasing the opportunities for service that we can offer our customers. The Autel ITS600 can help us do both. The Autel ITS600 is a wireless TPMS tool that offers complete TPMS
BKT Tires Built for Stubble Damage Resistance
A tire can suffer punctures and tears in traversing a field after harvest where the toughest stalks – or stubble – can represent a real problem. For this, there is one solution: use compounds and structural solutions to make the tire more resistant. Immediately after the harvest and during dry-plowing are the conditions with the
Take a Deep Dive into Engine Building with Concord Engines
Auto Pros on the Road puts the Babcox Media team on location in shops across the USA. This episode is sponsored by Autolite.
Learning to Share – Trends in Shared Mobility
Children are taught at an early age the importance of sharing. In business, there is the inherent attitude of beating the competition and getting your share. As automotive trends progress in the next several years, we’re going to see much more shared mobility. Do you know how it will affect you? Looking for more from
Economic Indicators Influencing Auto Repair
Independent repair shop owners and tire dealers often have two prime factors guiding their business philosophies – where do the cars come from and where can I get the parts/tires? Taking a step back from the micro-level of analysis on how these questions affect you can often reveal some interesting facts about how they affect
Stability, Extended Life Define BKT’s Tires for Compactors
In BKT‘s tire range for compacting operations in the industrial and construction sectors, the company has addressed operators’ needs with determination, providing specific solutions which are aligned with operators’ working styles. Compaction operations are a specific niche for BKT in the OTR tire space, and the company has many products to fit each operations’ needs.
Time to Get Smart About Autonomy
Some say it’s crazy to think about self-driving cars becoming commonplace. But elements of automotive autonomy are fast being applied to nearly all new cars. And how the tires interact with the future driverless car is critical. It’s all about connections… Even with electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles, tires represent the four contact points with
