Almost every system on today’s vehicles requires the use of a scan tool for diagnostics or reprogramming. Which leads to a common question: “What scan tool...
July - 2017
When most people consider opening an auto repair shop, they usually look for sites near their homes, in neighborhoods they’re familiar with. It isn’t all...
Last time, we looked at Magna Powertrain’s MP3010 transfer case system and what it takes to control its four wheel drive system. In this issue, we’re going...
Changes in technology keep many of us awake at night. The constant updates and changes have an effect on everyone, even if they don’t realize it at the...
Each year we see manufacturers adding more gears to familiar transmissions, all in an effort to coax more miles out of each gallon of gas. In 2013...
Technology is a double-edged sword: On one hand, today’s technology has helped create cars that are more dependable, more efficient, and just plain drive...
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature in which I share stories, insights, and reflections about real business and life challenges.
This...
The American Dream has always been about freedom and ownership. The Founding Fathers debated the following statement for our founding documents: “Life...
We all know that it’s the shop owner’s job to keep customers and staff happy, the tools working, and the shop organized. A well-managed, clean shop is fun...
Since the 1980s, the relentless pace of technical change to the automotive industry has had no better example than the evolution of automotive lubrication. The...
In the last issue of GEARS, I presented my thoughts for the graduating class of 2017. I congratulated this year’s graduates and made some observations about...
