The transmission industry has seen a lot of changes in the past 50 years, and Al’s Transmissions in Turlock, California, has witnessed those changes...
“Life isn’t finding shelter in the storm. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” – Sherrilyn Kenyon.
John Miller of Frank’s...
Maria Fernanda Erazo Gallegos wears her hot-pink and black uniform proudly. It’s her badge of honor, differentiating her from every other transmission shop...
The Torque Converter Rebuilders Association (TCRA) Annual Seminar and Meeting is just around the corner, and this year promises to be one of the most...
Hopefully, you’re reading this as you’re making plans for EXPO. This article is a blatant tease and appeal to get you to come to my EXPO Presentation on...
A client of ours recently sold an auto service business for a price just north of $3MM. He heard about different financial investment strategies that offered...
Election years can bring a unique set of challenges for those planning their retirement. The political landscape can influence market behavior, tax policies...
First, I want to thank the GEARS readers. Due to your positive response, we have been invited back to feature more Amazing Women in Automotive articles...
Traveling has picked up in the last couple of years, so have travel costs. However, it is always good to travel when you can. As business owners, traveling...
Welcome to this edition of “Clash of the Classics”. This month we’ll head back to 1968 for a showdown between two iconic muscle cars that helped define...
In today’s shops, finding a female in the back turning wrenches is still unusual. However, the numbers are increasing. That fact, in particular, is why I was...
In the world of automotive enthusiasts, one name stands out as a testament to passion, dedication, and prodigious talent – Nora Gill. Nora’s journey...
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are becoming the norm in modern vehicles, with features like lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and...
April Welsh was born into, what many would consider, a less than typical family. April and her brother were raised by a stay-at-home dad and working mom...
A lot of things have changed for RK Trans & Auto Repair in Raleigh, North Carolina, since the shop profile we published in April of 2020. We contacted...
With help from several people, I’ve been able to piece together the following details and stories about Gene. Most helpful was Gene’s daughter Patty, who...
In every auto repair buying situation the buyer is concerned about Trust. They want a bargain price, quick, reliable service, and a technician they can...





