You might know Steve Bodofsky as the editor of GEARS Magazine but for me he was a dear friend. I met Steve in 1988 while working at AAMCO Inc. in Philadelphia...
May - 2019
A Toyota Tundra, equipped with a 5.7L engine and an AB60E transmission, was dropped off with a complaint of no 5th and 6th gears. A road test revealed the...
The Fiat 500 and 500 L are beginning to use a transmission that’s taking repairs to a different level. When this unit starts to break or act up, information...
The Jatco JF017E transmission has been out for a while and many shops are already enjoying the extra profits that CVT rebuilds are bringing in.
The Jatco...
Back in the ’70s, G. Roland Dickason built a name for himself as an expert in automotive repairs. In 1974, he opened his first shop, Your Car Specialist...
I’m often asked, “When are the constant changes in vehicle technology going to slow down?” The answer is quite simple: They won’t! 10 years from now...
Many transmissions by various manufacturers use pressures switches to monitor the presence of fluid in a circuit. Some early GM’s used them for determining...
The most successful managers and technicians in the automotive industry are fully aware of the need for continued training, to prevent being blindsided by...
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature in which I share stories, insights, and reflections about business and life.
One secret great business...
What is the current setting of your ambition?
Are you eager to grow your business? How much? Is there a point where it would grow too much to suit your tastes...
Steve Bodofsky passed away on April 29, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer. He’s survived by his wife, Diane and daughter Tara who were both at his...
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