Maintenance Minute: Removing Stuck Wheel Bearings The Right Way
Babcox Media’s Andrew Markel describes some common mistakes in removing a seized wheel bearing, as well as the right tools and procedures to prevent damaging the unit.
Tech Minute: Pothole Season Repair Checklist
It’s that time of year again – customers are hitting potholes and damaging rims and tires. How do you inspect for this? Babcox Media’s Andrew Markel discusses the areas you need to check to ensure a complete repair.
Tech Minute: Pothole Season Repair Checklist
When winter weather starts, more customers enter your shop having hit a pothole. Babcox Media’s Andrew Markel discusses the areas you need to check to ensure a complete repair in this episode of Tech Minute.
Tech Minute: Diagnosing A Brake Pull
Babcox Media’s Andrew Markel discusses the dreaded brake pull complaint and focuses on three areas of the vehicle to check to diagnose this problem faster.
Maintenance Minute: Reading Tire Wear To Diagnose Suspension Issues
What can a vehicle’s tire tread tell you about the condition of the struts and springs? Find out as Babcox Media’s Andrew Markel explains the tire clues in this episode of Maintenance Minute, sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Tool Minute – TPMS Sensor Protocols
TechShop’s Andrew Markel explains how a TPMS tool can help you program universal TPMS sensors.
VIDEO: Winter Effects On Radiators
Babcox Media’s Andrew Markel discusses how winter can be tough on radiators, and the importance of checking the radiator cap after replacement
VIDEO: TPMS & Winter Tires
Babcox Media’s Andrew Markel explains steps to take so you’re prepared to service your customers’ TPMS this winter.
VIDEO: Suspension Hardware: End Alignment Bay Frustration!
Babcox Media’s Andrew Markel discusses suspension links on late-model vehicles, and using the right hardware to install components without later issues in the alignment bay.
VIDEO: Improving Flywheel Job Precision With Your Phone
Babcox Media’s Andrew Markel discusses flywheel jobs, and how to improve the precision and line-up of the components after it is finished.