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1. Repair procedures: suspension damage diagnosis & estimating; Collision techs need to know how to identify this common and often hidden type of accident damage

Author

Passwater, Tony

Subjects
Automobile repair shops -- Management, Automobile repair shops -- Services, Automobile repair shops -- Customer relations, Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Company business management, Automobile industry, Business
Abstract

Very often, when a vehicle is involved in a collision, there is a high probability that the front or rear suspension components of the vehicle may also have sustained damage. [...]

Published
2007

2. The science of wheel fastening

Author

Mavrigian, Mike

Subjects
Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Company business management, Automobile industry, Business
Abstract

Details of features of wheel fasteners and their working mechanisms are presented.

Published
2007

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3. Technical debate: full body sectioning or 'clipping'; OEMs don't agree with the practice, but clips are a way of life for many techs. Learn why full disclosure is vital if you head down this path

Author

Thomas, Alfred

Subjects
Automobile repair shops -- Customer relations, Automobile repair shops -- Laws, regulations and rules, Automobile repair shops -- Management, Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Motor vehicles -- Evaluation, Motor vehicles -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Company business management, Automobile industry, Business
Abstract

Clipping a vehicle, or full body sectioning, as it is sometimes called, is a controversial method of repairing a severely damaged vehicle. Whether or not this repair procedure should be [...]

Published
2006

4. Ready For the Road: Car Safety For Holiday Travel: AAA's Christie Hyde Discusses Preparing Your Car For a Road Trip

Subjects
AAA -- Officials and employees, Traffic safety -- Management, Automobile travel -- Management, Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Safety - Rules, laws, Company business management
Abstract

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Published
2010

5. Today's Travel On The Road: Getting Ready For A Summer Road Trip

Subjects
Vacations -- Management, Automobile travel -- Management, Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Company business management
Abstract

To view this video, click here: http://feeds.shadowtv.com/feed/player/D41C22B9-9DE3-9046-E181-F23B217D30DC/5lJmCspxnMwL-XnL9bA6O4PeXopw6LBr Robach is joined in the Today New York Studio by Consumer Reports' David Champion. AMY ROBACH, anchor: This morning on our summer series […] more...

Published
2009

6. Connective intelligence: how wayside detector data can be extended and integrated into car fleet maintenance management

Author

Tournay, Harry

Subjects
Detectors -- Usage, Railroads -- Maintenance and repair, Railroads -- Management, Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Company business management
Abstract

The North American railroad industry is increasingly moving to wayside detection to reduce the cost of car maintenance and inspection. Currently, wayside detectors are being used to identify poorly performing […] more...

Published
2007

7. Build the ideal trained body shop: five steps to top-notch training; A new approach to training can turn your shop into a model of effective education

Author

Sramcik, Tim

Subjects
Automobile services industry -- Management, Automobile mechanics (Persons) -- Training, Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Company business management, Automobile industry, Business
Abstract

Knowledge--your most important tool. Spend some time in business--or at business school--and you'll hear your share of similar slogans breaking down some facet of work into a grand generalization. You, [...] more...

Published
2005

8. Renault seeks $2 billion in cost savings from suppliers

Author

Buchholz, Kami and Ponticel, Patrick

Subjects
Renault S.A. -- Management, Automobile industry -- Management -- Methods, Cost control -- Methods, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Company business management, Cost reduction, Automobile Industry, Automobile industry, Business, Engineering and manufacturing industries
Abstract

The message from OEMs to suppliers is the same in French as it is in English or any other tongue: cut costs. Carlos Ghosn of Renault, a multilingual native of [...]

Published
1997

9. How to use Financial Analysis

Subjects
Cost control -- Methods, Financial analysis -- Methods, Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Usage, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Cost reduction, Company business management, Transportation industry
Abstract

How to use Financial Analysis In today's demanding and tough economy, fleet maintenance managers are experiencing even greater amounts of pressure to stay within budget, control costs, manage vehicles effectively [...] more...

Published
2010

10. Coaching savings

Subjects
Travel industry -- Officials and employees, Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Company business management, Business, Transportation industry
Abstract

Manager: Doug Hansen Title: Owner Fleet: Green River Lines, Peru, IL Operation: National tour bus fleet PROBLEM When you're hauling people for a living, you can't afford to skimp on [...]

Published
2009

11. Maintenance is easily done, too often ignored

Author

Andel, Tom

Subjects
Transportation equipment industry -- Management, Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Company business management, Business, Business, general, Engineering and manufacturing industries
Abstract

Tom Andel, Columnist Don't use the down economy as an excuse to ignore upkeep. Maintenance is the best investment you can make in your lift trucks. Companies tend to skimp [...]

Published
2009

12. Prevent, don't regret

Author

Gonzalez, Miguel

Subjects
Cost behavior -- Management, Motors -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Company business management, Business, Business, international, Engineering and manufacturing industries
Published
2007

13. PROFILE: Rover's return

Author

Arnold, Matthew

Subjects
MG Rover Group Ltd. -- Management, Automobile industry -- Management -- Methods, Marketing management -- Methods, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Marketing -- Methods, Company business management, Automobile Industry, Advertising, marketing and public relations, Business, Business, international
Abstract

The good news, says MG Rover group marketing director John Sanders, is that he hasn't touched his CV since a year ago. 'If you'd asked me then, it was toned [...]

Published
2001

14. Tangozebra creates online ads for Ford on Sportal network

Subjects
Tangozebra -- Contracts -- Advertising -- Management, Ford Motor Co. -- Advertising -- Contracts -- Management, Internet/Web advertising -- Methods, Advertising agencies -- Contracts, Automobile industry -- Advertising -- Contracts, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Company business management, Internet/Web advertising, Contract agreement, Automobile Industry, Advertising, marketing and public relations, Business, Business, international, Mass communications
Abstract

The motor giant Ford is launching an online ad initiative on the Sportal network to reinforce its long-term association with football. The ad, which is launched this week, has been [...]

Published
2001

15. Bundles of confusion

Subjects
Automobile industry -- Services, Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Management, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Automobile Industry, Company business management, Consumer news and advice
Published
2007

16. 9 ways to control and reduce garage costs

Author

Ferrone, Christopher

Subjects
Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Management, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Automobile repair shops -- Management, Company business management, Business, Transportation industry
Abstract

Making fewer repairs, trimming the maintenance staff or cutting back on preventive maintenance do not serve the purpose of maintaining a garage cost effectively. Nine simple strategies related to equipment standardization, ready-line inspections, workload monitoring and diagnostics that help in reducing garage costs are delineated. more...

Published
2003

17. Hints From Heloise

Subjects
Kitchens -- Management, Toiletries -- Usage, Laundry -- Transportation, Picture frames and framing -- Design and construction, Hair dryers -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Company business management
Published
2008

18. Goss's garage

Author

Goss, Pat

Subjects
Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Management, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Company business management
Published
2006

19. Preservation or neglect?

Author

DeLorenzo, Matt

Subjects
Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Automobile ownership -- Management, Automobile ownership -- Social aspects, Company business management, Automobiles, Horch 853 Voll and Ruhrbeck (Automobile) -- Maintenance and repair
Published
2009

20. Early fixes save cash

Subjects
Personal finance -- Management, Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Economic aspects, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Company business management
Published
2009

21. Principles of estimating: beware of problems

Author

Burrow, Bruce

Subjects
Automobile repair shops -- Management, Automobile repair shops -- Services, Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Company business management, Automobile industry, Business
Abstract

An estimate is supposed to be a detailed, accurate and thorough plan of repair for anyone to understand and that arrives at a fair exchange of value. What if it [...]

Published
2007

22. Supplier viewpoint: design-based repairs present opportunities for repairers

Author

Bissler, Bob

Subjects
Automobile repair shops -- Management, Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Company business management, Automobile industry, Business
Abstract

With vehicle innovations like ABS, airbags and crush zones, OEMs continue to meet--and surpass--demands for more safe, high-tech vehicles. Consequently, when a high-tech car is involved in a collision, vehicle [...] more...

Published
2007

23. Stopping power: what's right for your fleet

Subjects
Trucks -- Brakes, Trucks -- Usage, Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Company business management, Transportation industry
Abstract

When it comes to fleet and driver safety, ensuring your trucks have the proper braking capabilities is essential, say Freightliner engineers. Engine brakes can offer added safety with auxiliary braking [...] more...

Published
2005

24. 'Mary land auto repair shop owner discovers the secrets to fix his tow biggest business nightmare!'

Author

Pumphrey, Frank

Subjects
Automobile repair shops -- Management, Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Company business management, Automobile industry, Business
Abstract

An auto repair shop owner in Mary land narrates how the tips given by ATI (Automotive Training Institute) helped him in solving the two biggest problems of his business.

Published
2005

25. Checking engines: a diesel engine is the single most important component in many pieces of construction equipment, so when buying a used machine it is well worth carrying out a thorough engine inspection. In this month's column, engine manufacturer Cummins gives some advice on what to look out for

Subjects
Diesel motor -- Inspection, Diesel motor -- Management, Motor vehicles -- Inspection, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Company business management, Construction and materials industries
Abstract

The first stage of any machine inspection should be to look over any documents that are available. They will include details about engine history --operating hours, service record and any [...]

Published
2003

26. Save Gas = Save Money: a checklist for easing the blow of today's rising fuel costs. (Car Care)

Author

Chirico, Neil

Subjects
Motor vehicles -- Maintenance and repair, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Energy consumption -- Management, Company business management
Abstract

While you hold little sway over OPEC pricing policies, here are some things you can control--today, often at no cost--to soften the impact on your wallet. * Inflate tires to […]

Published
2003

27. Bring 'em back alive: for today's automakers, some hallowed old names are like money in the bank - and may be a key to future success

Author

Gross, Ken

Subjects
Automobile industry -- Names -- Methods, Motor vehicles -- Methods, Brand name products -- Management -- Methods, Product management -- Methods, Automobile industry, Business, Company business management, Automobile Industry, Management, Methods, Names
Abstract

What's in a name?' Shakespeare once asked. For auto manufacturers, the answer is plenty. A great name aids recognition, ensures memorability, is easier to recall than a number, and it [...]

Published
1994