January/February - 2017
It’s no secret that the parts margin on some transmissions is higher than it should be. On the 5R110, parts can get expensive real fast, such as the coast...
How many times do you need to ask a prospect to authorize you to rebuild their transmission? One? Three? Six?
You’ve no doubt heard that it takes a number of...
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature in which I share stories, insights, and reflections about real business and life challenges.
In over 20...
One of the most famous quiz shows in history was You Bet Your Life, created especially for Groucho Marx. At the beginning of each show, Groucho told his...
When a later-than-usual model arrives at your shop, the first thing you think of is, are there any updates we should be aware of? You check for parts and...
A lot of shop owners worked through tough times back in 2008 when the economy collapsed. And many have had problems finding new technicians in recent years...
It’s hardly earthshaking to say that today’s transmissions are advancing technologically every day. But what you may not realize is that today’s torque...
When diagnosing transmission and driveability issues, it’s important to understand the computer systems that control them. Using multiple control modules...
Have you ever had a misfire where you wanted to do a compression test on a cylinder that was buried underneath an intake manifold? Or worse, gone through all...
It seems like the news of industry veterans’ passing has become all too common in recent years. But Stevie Lavallee was much more than just another industry...
GEARS Shopper advertising costs $325.00 for a one time insertion ad, (2 1/4 X 3) 2.25 X 3. Larger ads can be placed elsewhere in the magazine and are charged...
One of the more popular Ford transmissions these days is the Torshift. It’s a solid, dependable unit that’s been around for a while, making it one...
