If you own an auto collision shop, you know how important it is to have a fast and accurate diagnostic process. If it takes you too long to complete collision repair diagnostics, you could slow down the entire repair and…
You’ve got a great crew at your auto repair shop and everything seems to be running smoothly. You’ve invested in the right supplies, tools and machinery to get cars repaired and keep customers happy. Your technicians seem to be busy…
If you want to grow your auto shop business, you need to prioritize your online reviews. You can either sink with negative feedback posted on a platform like Google or Yelp, or you can leverage positive customer reviews to acquire…
If you own or manage an auto repair shop, you know the delicate balance between the cost of labor and parts, building trust among customers, and the return on investment (ROI) for every car that comes through your shop. Tracking…
By now, you’re probably feeling the impact of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) in your shop, but may have taken a “wait and see” approach before investing in new tools to service these vehicles. Like it or not, you’re already in…
Diagnosing a vehicle's electrical issues can pose a challenge for technicians, especially as electronic control units increase and wiring systems become more varied and complex. Having a diagnostic strategy to follow when a vehicle enters your bay saves time and…
In today’s vehicles, there seem to be fault codes available for virtually every monitored system. Because these systems interact with each other, it’s not uncommon to see multiple codes being set. In many cases, diagnostic procedures will indicate whether additional…
Technicians who have been in the industry for a while may remember when an entire vehicle’s wiring diagram could fit on a printed page or two. Those days are long gone! As you all know, most of the enhancements being…
You’ve probably already seen vehicle features like adaptive cruise control, parking assist sensors and blind spot indicators in your auto repair shop. All of these technologies (and many more) fall into the new category of vehicle systems known as ADAS…
You’re probably seeing more vehicles equipped with features like adaptive cruise control, parking assist sensors and blind spot indicators in your auto repair shop. All of these technologies (and many more) fall into the new category of vehicle systems known as ADAS -- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. But what is ADAS, really?
