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News Oddities
Feature Auto Repair & ServiceEye SpyNews Oddities Sometimes it’s just beyond repair!
August 19, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Bruce Silverson of Hilltop Autopro in White Rock, B.C. had to use his diplomatic skills when a customer brought in a 2002 Mazda Protege with a complaint of “spongey brake pedal.” When they lifted the car, they found out there…
News News OdditiesVehicle Technology The more things change? Lifts
August 16, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Our latest walk down memory lane takes a look at how the manufacturing and marketing of lifts has changed over the years.
News Auto Repair & ServiceCustomer RelationsEye SpyNews Oddities New EYE SPY Video: Things that go BOOM!
August 15, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
With so much tension in the modern automotive engine, it’s not surprising that technicians sometimes encounter the evidence of an explosive calamity under the hood.
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementMarket Research & StatisticsNews Oddities BY THE NUMBERS: Some facts about texting
August 13, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
3 minutes More than 90 percent of the time, texts are read within the first three minutes after receipt. Zipwhip, 2019 State of Texting Report 60% By far the most common business use of texting is to schedule…
Video Auto Repair & ServiceEye SpyNews Oddities BOOM! New EyeSpy video examines explosive situations
August 13, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Explosions are the inevitable result of heat, pressure, and pent-up energy. And with so much of those ingredients in the modern automotive engine, it’s not surprising that technicians sometimes encounter the evidence of an explosive calamity under the hood. Check…
News News OdditiesVehicle safety Sometimes it’s beyond repair!
August 5, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Note: This article has been updated with the correct image. Bruce Silverson of Hilltop Autopro in White Rock, B.C. had to use his diplomatic skills when a customer brought in a 2002 Mazda Protege with a complaint of “spongey brake…
News Auto Repair & ServiceCharity & FundraisingNews Oddities Community fundraiser deemed a ‘smashing’ success
July 8, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Eccles Auto Service turned the grand opening of its third Dundas, Ont. location into a fundraiser for St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation on Saturday. In addition to a day of fun games and activities, over 200 community supporters picked up a…
News Auto Repair & ServiceNews OdditiesVehicle safety EyeSpy Video #9: Creative DIY Repairs… the sequel!
July 8, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Ever wonder what your customers were thinking when they decided to try to fix their vehicles? Working without training, experience, or the proper tools, they manage only to make other people scratch their heads in wonder. Check out the…
Video Auto Repair & ServiceEye SpyNews OdditiesVehicle safety EyeSpy | Creative DIY repairs… the sequel!
July 8, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Missed an episode? Go to the EyeSpy homepage to get caught up. DO YOU HAVE EYESPY WORTHY PICTURES? If you have pictures of unbelievably creative DIY repairs that had you instantly reaching for your camera [or phone] and you’d like…
Video Business ManagementNews Oddities Deep Dive: Randy Moore on achieving your dreams
July 6, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Former Mister Transmission president and CEO Randy Moore has written an inspiring book about how to break mental barriers and make dreams come true. Auto Service World editor Allan Janssen sat down with him to discuss the motivation behind “Fly…
Video Association NewsEvent NewsEventsNews OdditiesVehicle Technology On The Spot: ETI savours the sound of success
July 2, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Cruz Pedregon’s nitro-fueled Funny Car was a hit at the recent Tool Tech conference, hosted in Charlotte, N.C. by the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI). Pedregon fired up his Funny Car — the only fully-functioning display car of its kind…
Feature Auto Repair & ServiceMarket Research & StatisticsNews Oddities The More Things Change: Spark Plugs
June 14, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Our latest walk down memory lane takes a look at how the manufacturing and marketing of spark plugs has changed over the years. May 2019: Spark Plugs The more things change? Take a look back at the quaint old…