UTI Opens New Campus
Universal Technical Institute has opened a new state-of-the-industry campus in Lisle, Ill., replacing its Glendale Heights, Ill., campus. “We are the market leader because we act upon the needs of our industry customers, who express a high demand for qualified technicians across the Midwest,” said Julie Mueller, campus president of UTI-Lisle. “As such, the campus
Top 20 Schools Named in ‘2013 School of the Year’ Competition
Wix Filters and O’Reilly Auto Parts, partners with Tomorrow’s Tech as title sponsors for the “2013 School of the Year” competition, have announced the Top 20 schools.
Make Sure Your Used Equipment is Safe
When buying used equipment, look for required stickers from the manufacturer and the third-party certification. Find the manufacturers’ information, so you can call with the serial number and find out how old the unit is, if it’s under warranty and whether there are any recalls.
The Best Idea I’ve Ever Had
Top tire dealers share that one brilliant idea that shaped their success.
How to Find and Hire High-Quality Employees
Computer technology may be an earth-shaking breakthrough in gathering information, but it can’t always help with one simple problem common to shop owners everywhere: How to find good employees. Countless sociological and economic issues have come into play in recent years that, despite helpful technological advancements, can’t be fully compensated for in the recruitment of
AMI Announces Babcox Memorial Scholarship Recipient
The Automotive Management Institute and Babcox Media awarded Donald Schnitzler, owner of Don’s Auto Repair Inc. in Cincinnati, as the recipient of the Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship recognizes a management-oriented member of the Automotive Service Association Mechanical Division. The recipient receives $1,000 to be applied toward expenses to attend educational sessions and
Diesel, Gasoline Exhaust and Shop Safety
"Boss, I’m feeling kind of light headed." Diesel and gasoline exhaust can be hazardous to employees working in dealerships and automotive service businesses. And not just those working in the shop are at risk; office employees can also be exposed through poor ventilation systems.So what can you do to protect your business and employees from
Opinion: Comments From the Fringe
This month I registered for my National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) tests. Out of curiosity, I did a quick check online to see if any incentives were being offered by tool or parts suppliers for taking the exams. I stumbled across a Facebook fan page from a tool manufacturer reminding its customer that
2008 Top Shop Finalist: Direct Tire & Auto Service
In these days of bargain hunting and hurrying to find a quick fix at the cheapest possible price, it’s refreshing to know that people like Barry Steinberg are still in the tire business. Since he opened the very first Direct Tire and Auto Service location in Watertown, Mass., in 1974, Steinberg has stood out in
SEMA Products
Hankook introduced the new Ventus V2 Concept high performance all-season tire, which the tiremaker said features a patented design and special compounds that allow it to match the performance capabilities of most summer tires, but with twice the snow traction. The tire’s “Twister System,” a 3-D wave pattern channel, removes water from the tire’s contact