In this issue of Keep Those Trannys Rolling, we are going to take a look at a 2004 Mini Cooper that was experiencing erratic or pulsing ratio changes while...
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...
For parents, it can be easy to relate to this article. Think about the last time you asked your kids to clean their room and found them 20 minutes later...
Measuring voltage drop is the most-accurate way to check any electrical connection – including a starter ground.
A bad starter ground does not occur every...
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature in which I share stories, insights, and reflections about business and life challenges.
As we approach...
Recently I was at an AAMCO shop in Hialeah, Florida. My friend Roger asked me to stop by and have a look at a 2016 Honda Accord he was having trouble with. It...
The American Dream has always been about freedom and ownership. The Founding Fathers debated the following statement for our founding documents: “Life...
This article originally appeared at IndieGarage.ca (March 21, 2024), published by CHAT Integrated Media Inc. for Canada’s independent automotive aftermarket...
Every day we see headlines touting how much AI is taking over our lives. Yet, when we leave the house, get in the truck, drive, and arrive at work… There’s...
Using the wrong snap ring to retain the 3-5 reverse piston on a 6L80E will result in snap, crack, and pop: the snap ring pops out!
There’s been a change to...
“I’ve been looking at various strategies for investing for and with my kids. I’m currently considering Real Estate investments.” This was also on...
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature in which I share stories, insights, and reflections about business and life.
I’d love to see a show...
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature in which I share stories, insights, and reflections about business and life.
I recently had...
VACC’s Technical Advisory Service has been receiving regular calls for information on Hyundai ix35 (Tucson) shift lock problems. There seems to be some...
It’s no surprise that, over time, converters have become more complicated and challenging to build. In this issue, we’ll look deep into the 6-speed 6L45/50...
There’s an old joke about the Chicken and the Pig wanting to do something nice for the farmer. The Chicken suggests an Eggs and Bacon breakfast. The Pig...
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...
Winter has always been a boon for transmission shops. Burned up transmissions and broken cases from getting stuck in the snow are commonplace. Snowplows that...
This is the second installment of our new Back to the Basics column. Last month we unveiled our vision for this column and how we hope to impact the training...
There’s never a wrong time to think about success planning for your business and your personal life. However, January seems to be when most of us do it. As...
