We don’t know of any shop owners who wake up and think, “You know, after I have my morning cup of coffee, I think I’ll drop a load of cash into some new equipment just for the heck of it.” If anything, you’re probably having that cup of joe and thinking, “Man, I hope...
With the ongoing technician shortage, techs of all disciplines and skill levels continue to be in high demand. Not only do you have to attract new talent, but you also have to retain your existing employees. So, how do you make your shop stand out to...
Lifts are an essential fixture of every service and repair bay. They’re used more times a day than just about any other piece of equipment. The right lift will make your shop more productive and profitable, plus keep your techs safe and more satisfied with their...
When it’s time to buy a new auto lift, remember this truth: You won’t find the cost on the price tag. Not the whole cost, anyway. If you’ve ever owned a lift – or any other piece of equipment – you know there are other expenses associated with that ownership,...
If you’ve ever had to spot vehicles on an auto lift, you know the stop-and-go dance it takes to get it right. But it doesn’t have to be a guessing game. With a laser spotting kit like Spotline™, you can spot vehicles faster and more...
For years, the technology behind alignment equipment has advanced one small improvement at a time. Recently, big strides have been made in alignment to help shops save space and become more efficient. Many of those steps have been made by a company that you already...
Faster service can make the shop and the technician more money, while also making customers happier. Of all the shop tools available, a vehicle lift offers the greatest opportunity for increasing service speed to improve service bay productivity and profitability....
In general, accessories are like the exclamation point on an outfit – they help complement the base package and pull everything together. In the case of lift accessories, they go one step further than just making the lift look good to actually help technicians be more...
There was a ton of big news from this year’s NADA Show. Much of it revolved around autonomous cars and vehicle technology. As Wes Lutz, this year’s NADA chairman, put it: “The automobile is the most exciting platform for innovation in the next 100 years”. Of course,...
