It’s 1954, and vehicles like the Buick Roadmaster, Chevy Belair, Ford F-100 Panel Truck, and Dodge C Series were among the makes and models frequenting the transmission shops of the...
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The automotive engineering world took notice when ZF came out with the first rear-wheel drive 8-speed transmission in 2008. Soon afterward, other manufacturers followed suit. Then, in...
Like other transmissions, the 8L applications have undergone numerous updates and changes through the years. Many of those updates/changes were due to shift-related concerns, while...
It looks like Electric Vehicles (EVs) will be a more common sight on Australian roads, which will require workshops to have a good understanding on their operation. Mechanically EVs...
In horse racing, the term trifecta applies to a bet on a race in which you attempt to pick the first, second, and third place horses in the correct order. The odds against successfully...
The Allison LCT1000 has been a mainstay transmission for heavy-duty General Motors applications since 2001. They have logged millions of miles behind the 6.6L Duramax diesel and 8.1L...
“I’ve been looking at various strategies for investing for and with my kids. I’m currently considering Real Estate investments.” This was also on my brother Luis’s mind...
I’ve visited hundreds of shops during my career, and not much has changed over the decades. Years ago, you could find shops filled with work while another shop down the street...
An angry customer posts a negative online review about your shop. Their story is blown out of proportion and falsely asserts that your shop ripped them off. What a way to start your...
Where are all the good employees? As I’ve seen on forums and in articles throughout my 50 years in the automotive industry, one complaint is constant, “I can’t find any good...
Maria Fernanda Erazo Gallegos wears her hot-pink and black uniform proudly. It’s her badge of honor, differentiating her from every other transmission shop out there. Her pink...
“Life isn’t finding shelter in the storm. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” – Sherrilyn Kenyon.
John Miller of Frank’s Transmission in Coldwater, Michigan...