Automotive Technician

After-sale, Used, or New Car Parts and Discounts?
Automotive Technician

After-sale, Used, or New Car Parts and Discounts?

- by Johnny Lewis

The situation when your car needs to be replaced is not as easy as people initially think. There is difficulty choosing between the two types of auto parts available: new ones and aftermarket goods. Besides, there is the trouble of having to spend much. When it comes to cars, most expenses are significant. People suddenly find their vehicles impossible to use and this means unplanned expenses. Unwanted bills can have a significant impact on one’s budget. The buyer must then strike a balance between the price and the type of goods needed.

It is human nature to want to solve car problems – or any problems – at the lowest possible cost and by getting the most compatible solution. Auto parts replacement is a problem that requires quick repair. How can customers who have problems go through choices available online or at local parts dealers? The market currently has three main options: aftermarket, used or new parts but discounts.

Aftermarket Car Parts

This category refers to vehicle parts manufactured by manufacturers other than the original ones whose signature is on the car itself. However, this specific part is not considered a standard by the original manufacturer and is therefore not …

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Beware Of These Obnoxious And Rude Drivers
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Beware Of These Obnoxious And Rude Drivers

- by Johnny Lewis

I used to have a grueling daily commute of 20 miles on one of the busiest interstates in the U.S; the infamous 405 freeway in Southern California. It was extremely tiring, emotionally draining and, traffic was customarily moving along at five miles per hour but the worst part was dealing with rude and obnoxious drivers on the road. Top obnoxious driving behaviors include; driving like a turtle in the far left lane, cutting people off at the last minute in order to merge onto the freeway, failing to use turn signals and drivers yapping away on their cell phones.

Mr I’m Too Cool For Turn Signals

For some reason this person feels they are above using turn signals unlike normal people. Perhaps they are too important or above the law. For some reason the rules don’t apply to them.   However they have no problem driving like a snake in and out of traffic and expecting me to slow down while they cut me off. All cars come with turn signals for a reason. Use them. It’s really not that hard.

Slow Fast Lane Hogger

Slower traffic is supposed to keep to the right while the far left lane is meant …

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Situation About Key Parts of China's Automotive Industry
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Situation About Key Parts of China’s Automotive Industry

- by Johnny Lewis

China’s automobile industry has gained a rapid development. In 2009, annual output reached 13.79 million. And China is one of the biggest car manufacturers in the world. However, some important parts such as bush bearings, axle guides, thrust washers, and auto mold parts mainly depend on imports which bring a golden opportunity and a big challenge for Chinese bearing manufacturers and the automotive mold manufacturing industry.

At present, China’s resource-efficient bearing manufacturing technology, which is an independent intellectual property, is more material-efficient and energy-efficient than conventional bi-metal bearing manufacturing technology. It requires less investment and less usage of equipments. Thus, it is an excellent opportunity for development. Until the end of the patent license of “Automotive mold self-lubricating composite metal embossing die V block” in 2009, China had completed the restructuring of the traditional and existing sintering bi-metal manufacturing technology of sliding bearing through twenty years’ accumulation and efforts. And then China realized the form of making various categories of bearings made of steel – copper alloys. There are bushing bearings, thrust bearings, sliding bearings with special shapes, and sliding bearings with solid lubrication, etc.

The rate of utilization of the steel and copper alloy materials has reached nearly one …

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Employees Coming in Late
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Employees Coming in Late

- by Johnny Lewis

When you start to see a pattern in behavioral issues; such as an employee coming in late, here are the things you need to consider:  1) If you don’t nip it in the bud it will get worse. 2) Employees need to be responsible for their own behavior. 3) They need to know why you have a special policy. So, next time an employee starts developing bad behavior patterns, such as arriving late, calling them to the private environment and asking them why they are late. When they have given you their explanation, say something like this …

“Mike, I realize you’ve been late four times now this month, and let me tell you what concerns me. First of all, if you’re not here at 7:30 in the morning, the first thought that comes to mind is that you or someone in your family might be sick or injured, and you might need my help.my second thought was that your car might be damaged, or you might be in an accident, and I began to wonder if I should send Larry or Frank out to look for you. complicates matters even further, when you are not here on time, and …

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Automotive Technician

Benefits of Service Advisors Training

- by Johnny Lewis
Benefits of Service Advisors Training

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Your service advisors should be strong salespeople. They should be an expert in consumer relations. They should know how to handle a difficult or irate customer. Does your business offer an on-going training program to train in these areas as well as other areas? If your advisors do not receive training then it is very likely that your revenue is not what it could be or what it should be.

It is important for each of your service advisors to fully understand their job. If they are not trained, they may not even know or understand their key role within the business. They need to be trained in a variety of areas including communication skills. They should also receive training in the seven key tools of merchandising (such as the daily time management strategies).

Are you receiving a lot of customers through word of mouth? This can be one of your best and cheapest forms of advertising. We all know that people talk. You want them to talk about your business in a positive manner. If they do not then your business is being hurt. If you do not offer your customer the service they deserve then, most …

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Service Manager Education Improves Service Division Sales

- by Johnny Lewis
Service Manager Education Improves Service Division Sales

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Instances are tough and organizations are aiming to regain lost income by way of avenues that may possibly not have represented their strongest profit possibilities within the previous. A prime example of this could possibly be noticed inside the automotive sector as dealerships appear to beat the decline in vehicle sales by turning to their service departments.

Within the previous, they had been commonly treated as extra accessible solutions where a automobile owner could go to if they chose to.

Though, the downturn turn within the monetary market place has offered a brand new point of view of this possible profit center. One of several biggest methods to maximize your possible possibilities within your service department will be to reap the benefits of automotive consulting.

The capability to totally capitalize on the possible which exists within a service division demands that a business re-examine it’s present understanding of what’s achievable. Development exists as additional buyers make the choice to hold onto their automobiles longer, as an alternative to turning them in to get a brand new model. This creates the demand for elevated maintenance and repairs, resulting within the likelihood to expand their profit potential. With automotive consulting …

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