If you ask a typical business owner what keeps them up at night, employee retention is likely at the top of the list. Thanks to record resignation rates across...
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Just when one thinks they have a handle on all of the weird stuff that happens in the world of transmissions, in rolls an issue you have never seen. With the...
From the 30 minutes I was lucky enough to visit with 24-year-old Miss Terra Malson, I could tell she loved our industry. Since 2017, Terra has been the sole...
Did you know that as a locally owned transmission repair shop owner, you have a significant competitive advantage when it comes to marketing your shop? And, if...
This week, I spent time in 15 different shops in the Atlanta area. Without exception, the shops were packed with work, and the mix of vehicle/transmission...
Today’s vehicles are more efficient than we’ve ever seen. They are so efficient that most engines idling in an enclosed area for an extended time only...
If it’s correct to refer to cyberspace as a place, the internet is a wonderful place. It’s filled with information, funny videos with cats jumping on...
Hopefully, in last month’s article, I piqued your interest in using electronic pressure transducers and scope to measure transmission line pressure. I...
Noises are typically something that many shops would prefer not to handle. In some cases, the noise is intermittent, so sure enough, the vehicle is not making...
A new friend asked me recently, “Where do you find your inspiration”? As per my usual method of communication, the truth spewed out. My answer was simple...
If you’ve been reading my articles in GEARS Magazine, you are probably aware that I love scopes. I think they provide a deep look into the operation of a...
Lack of sleep, anxiety, dread going to work? Everyone that works in this business has had that feeling at one time or another. Sometimes you wish you had...
It seems like a generational thing when we look back at transmission families of the past. GM, Ford, and Chrysler follow similar patterns for creating...
The GM 6L series transmission is quickly becoming the most popular attraction in the shop. As we all know, this unit is plagued by a handful of common issues...
We’re all aware of the current supply chain issues plaguing our industry. Between the lack of raw materials affecting the availability of rubber, paper, and...
The TCRA seminar program will be held at the Detroit Troy Marriott. Located 35 miles from the Detroit Airport; transportation options to the hotel include Car...
The 6L series of transmission was introduced starting in the 2006 model year. Since then, it has become one of the most commonly repaired transmissions in...
One of the most frustrating things about repairing vehicles is when you receive a call regarding that small puddle/spot of oil, fluid, or antifreeze the owner...
When diagnosing transmission issues, there are multiple paths a technician can take to determine the fault. As technicians, we hopefully have an arsenal of...





