Shop Connection Blog

A truck service technician is like the conductor, tuned into the truck’s performance with special knowledge about the systems on the vehicle. In fact, today’s trucks are much like a finely-tuned orchestra; when all the parts are working in unison, they are a joy to behold. However, when one component goes awry, well, things are just not so enjoyable. Learn how Truck Series can help you bring the entire thing together during the repair process.
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A truck repair shop is obviously a noisy environment, with the cacophony of air tools operating, engines running, and various other sounds constantly present when servicing and repairing vehicles. Hearing loss can be a big problem for technicians, but there are many preventive measures you can take.
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Fleets are embracing the addition of these cameras for many reasons. Cameras can improve safety by helping to identify drivers who are taking risks while driving — they can detect things like distracted driving, speeding and more. The recorded events may then be used as a training tool.
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Sometimes there are many ways to diagnose a vehicle to determine what needs repairing. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) can actually have more than one root cause, and they can vary between very similar makes and models. Having the ability to look at real world repairs and solutions can help you come up with the proper strategy to conquer any challenging repair, and create added value and cost savings for your shop — along with happier customers.
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Join Pete Meier of "Motor Age" as he tells you about the the one automotive technology that you need to know for the future success of your auto shop and repair center; ADAS or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Check out the full video in the blog.
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When researching service and/or parts information for a Caterpillar engine it is very important to include the Arrangement Number (AN) along with the Engine Serial Number (ESN). The AN is a breakdown of the different components used in your specific engine. Items such as piston group, cylinder head group, fuel system group and all other components are described in detail.
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Mitchell 1’s new Enhanced Wiring Diagrams were recently reviewed by Scott Brown of VehicleServicePros.com and Owner of Connie & Dick’s Service Center of Claremont, CA. Below Scott provides his first hand review and insight on the enhanced wiring diagrams and how they can be a benefit to your repair needs.
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