Click here to access the interactive and easy-to-use digital edition of ShopOwner’s August issue.
In addition to the cover story on 59 Auto in Plainfield, IL, you’ll find articles on ways the industry can grow through the tech shortage, planning to prepare for a disaster, how to make sure your shop is ready for your retirement when you are and more.
Every issue of ShopOwner also includes technical content from Brake & Front End, Underhood Service and ImportCar, all ShopOwner channels.
Brake jobs may not be difficult but care still needs to be taken. Here’s what often goes overlooked, even by pros.
Sometimes, rookies make mistakes (pros aren't exempt either). Here is our Top 10 list of common mistakes that can happen when replacing calipers, brake pads or rotors. It's a solid reminder to pay attention to the small stuff.
1. Not cleaning the brake slides and hardware: Just slapping new pads and abutment clips where the old ones once resided never works. The caliper bracket slides need to be clean and free from rust. Don’t get overly aggressive with the wire brush. Some automakers are using anti-corrosion coatings and surface treatment on the brake caliper bracket lands. If brake cleaner and a nylon brush can’t tackle the deposits, you might be making the corrosion worse by using a wire wheel or file.
We take look at the internal and external features that affect scan tool performance and durability.
Troubleshooting the problem comes down to knowing the common “hiccups” that can save you time and money.
Dead doesn’t always mean gone, especially under the hood. Here’s what to check when there’s no life in the battery.
The inner construction of the click-style torque wrench makes it naturally susceptible to a loss of factory calibration.
“Help set and meet the shop’s goals and we’ll all go to Hawaii,” says owner. Team responds, packs bags for vacation.
If an EV with a full battery won’t start, here’s how you can get it up and running.
What steps will you take to join Top Shop Operators in making 2023 exceptional for your business and yourself?
According to research firm IDTechEx, Li-ion is forecast to maintain its dominant position.
