Automotive Industry News

Tight belt causes strain - Chicago Tribune

Sat, 26 May 2012 07:38:47 GMT

Tight belt causes strain
Chicago Tribune
BK, Chicago A: We have worked many years as an auto technician. Been there. Done that. So let us set some things straight. The book times you refer to are based on a more accurate estimate of how long a job takes, not the warranty time the car ...

Readers' Choice: Tech Auto - Patch.com

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:12:23 GMT

Readers' Choice: Tech Auto
Patch.com
We asked for the best and most reliable auto mechanic in Hamden. We got our answer. Trust goes a long way when it comes to auto repairs. Earlier this week we asked for the best and most trustworthy auto mechanic in Hamden.

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End of AirCare could endanger safety: mechanic - CTV.ca

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:04:06 GMT

End of AirCare could endanger safety: mechanic
CTV.ca
"Quite often you'll get a car that has no brakes -- almost failing." Under the AirCare program, if a technician finds serious problems with the brakes or steering, or issues with fuel leaks and visible smoke coming from the exhaust, they won't even run ...

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Readers' Choice Winner: Pleasant View Garage - Patch.com

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:20:11 GMT

Readers' Choice Winner: Pleasant View Garage
Patch.com
We asked for the best and most reliable auto mechanic in Bethany and Woodbridge. We got our answer. By Patch Staff Trust goes a long way when it comes to auto repairs. Earlier this week we asked for the best and most trustworthy auto mechanic in ...

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How to extend the lifespan of your car battery - Fox News

Sat, 26 May 2012 04:07:18 GMT

How to extend the lifespan of your car battery
Fox News
Proper maintenance Bryan Emrich, the vice president of marketing for PEAK Performance Products, advises asking the technician to inspect the water level and check for corrosion the next time you bring your car in for service.

Car Q&A: Problem with Windstar - HollandSentinel.com (blog)

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:21:57 GMT

Car Q&A: Problem with Windstar
HollandSentinel.com (blog)
If I tried to go faster the car would buck and shake and get noisy. About five blocks from home the car acted normal and has been ever since, even getting 70 mph recently. The mechanic couldn't find any computer codes. The transmission shop did a ...

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Auto tech doesn't duck rescue duty in sewer - SouthtownStar

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:22:21 GMT

CBS2 Chicago

Auto tech doesn't duck rescue duty in sewer
SouthtownStar
Their rescuer was Kurt Heersema, an automotive technician at nearby Infiniti of Orland Park. He regularly stops in at Winston's, 7961 W. 159th St., to grab a sandwich for lunch, and saw a crowd gathered around the sewer.
Kurt Heersema Saves Ducklings From Sewer On His Lunch BreakHuffington Post

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Under The Hood: Keys May Be Answer To Ignition Problems - The Ledger

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:01:08 GMT

Under The Hood: Keys May Be Answer To Ignition Problems
The Ledger
A certified auto technician advised me to have the ignition switch replaced immediately. A non-certified tech said to remove the 15 extra keys from the ring on the ignition switch key and the problem will not get any worse. The ignition key does work ...

Growth mode: Saginaw Township's Morley Cos. looks to fill more than 130 positions - The Ann Arbor News - MLive.com

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:03:04 GMT

The Ann Arbor News - MLive.com

Growth mode: Saginaw Township's Morley Cos. looks to fill more than 130 positions
The Ann Arbor News - MLive.com
Jill Gushow, Morley's director of human resources, said the company is hiring people for positions in entry-level management, customer service, the auto technician department, and more. Morley associate Tina Breinager, who has worked at the company 13 ...
Local company looking to fill 140 positionsWNEM Saginaw

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Job Alert: Firestone Automotive Technician - Patch.com

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:26:03 GMT

Job Alert: Firestone Automotive Technician
Patch.com
Firestone Complete Auto Care is seeking an Automotive Technician in Acworth. The technician assists in performing technical activities including the diagnoses and repairs of automotive systems, providing insights to non-mechanical individuals which may ...