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This is for the guys who work on the big boys: trucks of course. But you can apply this technique to any vehicle; this one is just a big truck. So we’re going to be looking at a 2012...
Over the last two years, we’ve seen a big change when it comes to rebuilding the Jatco CVT. It used to be hard to find the parts needed for rebuilding this transmission; that’s no...
After a certain number of years in the industry, you might think you’d have heard everything. That’s usually when you get the call that lets you know, you haven’t. From ignition...
Vibrations can be one of the most frustrating things that you can have to repair. Finding the source of the vibration and then eliminating the cause can be a challenge for even the...
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature in which I share stories, insights, and reflections about business and life.
I recently had conversations with two separate shop...
The most reliable source of good new employee referrals is recommendations from existing employees… that is, if they’re committed to helping the business succeed. When we’re...
The DPS6 transmission in Ford Fiesta and Focus models has been around long enough for us to accept that they aren’t going away. In fact, this type of transmission is preferred for...
The following is an excerpt from my 2018 Wall Street Journal bestseller, Selling Boldly. It’s about making phone calls to customers and prospects who know you. Not cold calls, but...
Meet Tony Chavez, owner and operator of Transmission City in Fresno, California. Tony got into the business as a transmission rebuilder. “I don’t build transmissions any more, but...