Technician Articles

Why are Automotive Service Technicians Paid Less?

Why are Automotive Service Technicians Paid Less?

By Murray Voth “Many automotive trainers (including Murray) make the statement that automotive service technicians are among the lowest-paid skilled trades. Lately, after years of making improvements and with my techs earning $45-50 per hour, I thought my business was...

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Floor-levelling compensation is key to ADAS accuracy

The award-winning John Bean Tru-Point advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) tool includes a unique true-floor level compensation feature for ADAS calibrations. A new video demonstrates how important floor levelness is for accurate results. “ADAS systems rely on...

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Stay ahead of the curve at AAPEX 2023

Stay ahead of the curve at AAPEX 2023

(SPONSORED CONTENT) The leading automotive aftermarket event takes place this month! Experience the latest innovations, make new connections, and learn directly from the pros at AAPEX, taking place in Las Vegas October 31-November 2. From Joe’s Garage, a real-world...

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Autel launches onsite courses through Autel Academy

Autel will debut its Autel Academy with a two-day onsite Diagnostics, Alignment, and ADAS calibrations training class on July 24 and 25, 2023, in its new 2,800-square-foot demonstration and training facility at its U.S. headquarters in Port Washington, NY. Autel will...

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AAPEX announces Joe’s Garage training schedule

AAPEX has announced the schedule of technical and business management training to keep shop owners, service advisors and technicians ahead of the curve and prepared for the future.  Many of the industry’s top trainers have been selected to lead the...

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TPMS tools,TPMS sensors in a turnkey bundle 

OE-engineered parts, advanced diagnostics, service information, and connected services provider Continental is now offering TPMS "Tool Bundles" that combine the company’s Autodiagnos TPMS Tools with Continental’s Redi-Sensor TPMS Sensors. According to Peter...

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Fighting catalytic converter theft

Fighting catalytic converter theft

Catalytic converter theft is a growing problem throughout North America. Canada's Kal Tire has put an innovative program in place designed to deter thieves and make stolen cats harder to sell. Tim Orpen, mechanical programs manager for Kal Tire tells host Andrew Ross...

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Dayco Timing Belt Kits for Complete System Repair

Dayco Timing Belt Kits for Complete System Repair

(SPONSORED CONTENT) With a focus on system solutions, Dayco offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive lines of timing belt kits – providing coverage for the majority of domestic and import vehicles on the road today. These kits, which are sold with and without...

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