Technician A is preparing to recover the refrigerant from a customer’s vehicle. What are the steps he should take when performing this service?
Recovering A/C Refrigerant-ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
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Commercials That Make Technicians and Dealers the Stars of the Show
Recently, I stumbled across some old TV commercials for a car repair and maintenance shop that took me back. You see, in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, some commercials ran for a local shop called ABE Car Care Center. These commercials featured two gentlemen with thick...
Store stuff in your glove box? Thank automobile pioneer Dorothy Levitt (VIDEO)
Store stuff in your glove box? Thank automobile pioneer Dorothy Levitt (VIDEO) Description Ever wonder why virtually all cars and trucks have glove boxes? A visionary woman and her little book about driving changed in-vehicle storage over a hundred years ago. Get up...
Time-Saving Tip for Bleeding Stubborn Brakes (VIDEO)
Time-Saving Tip for Bleeding Stubborn Brakes (VIDEO) Description Some brake jobs can turn into headaches when small air bubbles get trapped within the caliper itself. To resolve the problem, you could pump the brakes over and over, or you could try this handy...
Do You Know the Right Way to Use Rasps and Files? (VIDEO)
Do You Know the Right Way to Use Rasps and Files? (VIDEO) Description Any technician will have a few files in the toolbox for material removal jobs. But are you using these tools with the correct technique? Lemmy and Nick discuss the finer points of filing like a pro....
Mastering the Numbers
Running an auto repair shop is about more than just fixing cars. While providing top-notch service is essential, managing a truly successful business also depends on understanding and acting on the financial barometers of the operation. One of the most important of...