About 8 months ago I started a newsletter program at my shop, and it’s gone quite well. So I thought a better way to keep my customers and friends up to date might be a blog. I’ve been in the auto industry for a long time. Since I was 16 years old. I’ve worked with major car dealers for the last few years, in aftermarket service providers for 18 years. Before that my dad owned a body shop. So to say I’ve been around cars for a long time would be an understatement. I’ve raced them, wrecked them, fixed them just about anything to do with a car I’ve done. I think it’s in my blood. Many people in my industry have a job. I have a passion. I can’t imagine working in any other industry. I love it. There are bad days too but the good ones come along way more than the bad ones.
When I started in the automotive industry carburetors were just on the way out. In the past 20 years we have seen electronic ignition, fuel injections and now direct fuel injection. In the future, technology changes will come at a pace never seen before. Hybrids, electric cars, and diesel will be creeping into North America like we have never seen before. Technical training will be come as important as the apprenticeship process.
I hope with this blog to discuss issues in the industry, maintenance myths and facts, as well as share some of my personal experiences. Check back often.
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