Turning all jobs into team efforts promotes knowledge transfer to the less-experienced techs, who pay tuition in physical labor.
Can the flat rate system work better for a team?
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Car Talk’s Ray Magliozzi calls on lawmakers to pass right to repair law
Co-founder of the famous car show writes Washington Post opinion piece calling for Congress to act.
Book review: “Car: A Drama of the American Workplace”
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Nick and Lemmy discuss the pros and cons of throwing parts at a problem.
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Tapping V6 – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
Two technicians are examining a tapping sound coming from a V6 engine. See who has the correct response about what’s causing the noise.
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Before selling a vehicle, make sure to remove personal data (VIDEO)
Smartphones, laptops, and computers are normally cleared of all data before selling or discarding to protect personal information.
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VIDEOS
PSA: Your customers are probably parking incorrectly
The e-brake serves TWO important functions.
Mechanics React: There are a few missing symptoms on these ROs (VIDEO)
Nick and Lem take a peek at what’s rolled into bays around the country and give their (unrequested) opinions on things.
Three tips from a lifelong parts professional to make sure you never get the wrong part
Follow these easy tips, and avoid these common mistakes, to help ensure you get exactly what you need the first time.