My millennial cousin, Laura, works for a well-known consulting firm that transitioned to remote work during the Covid 19 pandemic. Originally from the Bay Area...
Capital Gains tax is something that most business owners and investors are familiar with. However, there is a lesser-known tax for which business owners and...
I’ve visited hundreds of shops during my career, and not much has changed over the decades. Years ago, you could find shops filled with work while another...
Welcome once again, to Clash of the Classics. This month we’ll head back to 1931 for a look at two of the most beautiful cars ever produced. 1931 was a...
Set in a quiet rural town, Limerick Transmissions in Limerick, Maine, has something a little unusual for a transmission shop. What is that, you ask? A female...
James is 72, a retired factory worker living in Ohio. His granddaughter, Maria, hustles as a waitress while juggling college classes in Miami. Across the...
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is a specific type of transmission fluid used in vehicles with self-shifting or automatic transmissions. It is usually...
Project planning and execution, the topic of my program at ATRA’s Powertrain Expo, is one of my favorite subjects. And while the process is relatively simple...
The DPS6 transmission in Ford Fiesta and Focus models has been around long enough for us to accept that they aren’t going away. In fact, this type of...
Like many young people, after graduating high school, Jamie Coffman enrolled in college. The computer technology industry was booming back in 2000, so she...
Starting with model year 2005 with the 6F50N family transmissions, Ford introduced solenoid strategies. Since then, they’ve introduced the 6F35N, 6R80...
“I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member.” – Groucho Marx
Welcome to the Worldwide Transmission Fellowship Club, or as I affectionately...
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature in which I share stories, insights, and reflections about business and life.
Sometimes, there’s...
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...
An angry customer posts a negative online review about your shop. Their story is blown out of proportion and falsely asserts that your shop ripped them off...
While you might not be planning a wedding, if you’re considering a major purchase of any kind, it might be prudent to run a financial ratio analysis first...
3….2….1…. Liftoff! A rocket launch is an exciting event, as is launching a new business. Just as many hours of hard work and research go into...
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 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...
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...
