We’ve been covereing auto estimating in class. One thing we’ve discussed it that an estimtor is a salesman. It is the estimators job to sell their repair facility and service to the customer. Not only is it important to sell the repairs needed, but to stay competative in today’s market, shops must also look at other revenue streams. For […]
Hybrid Cars: Are You Qualified To Work On Hybrid Cars?
There are now over 3 million hybrid and plugin cars in the US. Are you qualified to work on these cars? If not, there are companies who train hybrid technology. In the video below from AutoNet TV you will hear about a company called Automotive Career Development Center that teaches hybrid technology.
Get the Top Price Selling Your Car Online
When you’re ready for a new vehicle, you’ll face the decision of whether to trade your old one in, or attempt to sell it yourself. Some dealerships will buy your used car even if you’re not buying something from them, including nationwide car dealership CarMax. However, the trade-in price for the vehicle will generally be […]
How To Prevent Common Problems Using Body Filler
More care must be taken with thin metal used on car body panels not to over grind and thin the metal. In the past, I have ground auto parts with 24 grit, later started using 36 grit, then to 50, but grinding is still too aggressive for many of the thin metals used on today’s […]
Winter’s Still in the Air: Watch Out on the Roads
In most states, the coldest month of the year is January. However, winter weather often begins as early as October, and can continue well into March in some areas of the country. Anyone who has ever driven in sleet, snow, rain, ice, or fog knows that it makes no difference what time of year it […]