September 2022 Archives - Shop Owner Magazine
Hyundai & Kia Hybrid Drivetrain Diagnostics

The Hyundai hybrid system has a motor control unit (MCU) and hybrid control unit (HCU) with regenerative braking.

Rethinking The Relationship Of Battery and Alternator

An intelligent vehicle power management system uses the condition of the battery to influence the alternator.

How To Build Customers For Life

Learn how to create opportunities for 2nd, 3rd and 4th visits from multi-generational customers.

What Impacts Catalytic Converter Efficiency? Many Things…

You may be surprised at the tiny details that can affect and limit the life of a catalytic converter.

Understanding Battery Charging and Power Management Factors

Temperature plays a key role in how a battery discharges and the amount of current that can be delivered.

Leading Your Team To Long-Term Success: Lessons In Leadership

Real leadership requires us to face our fears and do things that can seem against our nature at first.

Shop Profile – Veenstra’s Garage, Grand Rapids, MI

Mike Veenstra ditched stale marketing techniques and began targeting higher-quality customers – it worked.

Nature Calls – It’s True, Bambi IS Out For Revenge

Some drivers are just getting back on the road after a few years – this could be a great opportunity to offer inspections.

ShopOwner’s September Digital Edition Available Now

ShopOwner magazine includes management content and technical resources from several other Babcox brands.

Battery Charging and Programming Diagnostics

Temperature changes how the battery discharges and the amount of current that can be delivered.

How First-Time Auto Shop Owners Can Find Financing Options

Find financing by knowing your market, making yourself viable and having an experienced team.