According to a study conducted by the AAA Foundation, not as many teens are as interested in getting their driver’s license as in previous years. In fact, only 44 percent of teenagers reported getting their driver’s license within 12 months of becoming eligible to get it. But of course, your teen falls in the other […]
Fifty Years of the Ford Mustang, America’s Original Pony Car, Celebrated
Fifty Years of the Ford Mustang, America’s Original Pony Car, Celebrated During the April 3-6 AutoFair Hosted by OldRide.com CONCORD, N.C. (Feb. 27, 2014) – The Ford Mustang – one of the world’s most successful and beloved automobile models – turns 50 this spring. To commemorate the occasion, the Charlotte Motor Speedway AutoFair hosted […]
Motorcycle Wreck…and He Stands Up
I will be the first to admit that I love cars and motorcycles. Anything motorized with wheels grabs my attention, but you must respect and realize the dangers. I’ve had quite a few friends killed in car accidents and motorcycle accidents. So I encourage you to enjoy them, but also be careful. This video shows […]
Is Your Body Shop Reaching Its Full Revenue Potential?
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.