I’m 77 years old, have been an auto mechanic for 60-plus years and ran my garage for 44 years in downtown San Francisco. During that time, seven things occurred that caused business to slow to a crawl, though none as severe as this one.
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We need to become better business owners and leaders, and avoid making emotionally decisions. There’s so much information and disinformation out there that we’re making decisions before we know how it’s all going to play out.
The following tips for shops was forwarded to Aftermarket Matters Weekly by Steve Horvath, of Jeno's Auto Service in Littleton, Colo. It originated from Randy Pickering, owner of Pickering's Auto Service in Lakewood and Arvada, Colo., who is also an Elite coach. Both are former chairmen of ASA Colorado.
In light of the recent spread of COVID-19, the California Autobody Association's San Diego Chapter is postponing its Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) presentation on March 25.
Mark Calzia of M.C. Tire & Automotive in Moline, Ill., is the 2020 Technician of the Year. Mark Calzia (left) achieved the highest score on a custom ASE exam given to U.S. finalists in San Antonio, Texas. On his left is JC Washbish, vice president of sales and marketing for Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Memorial services will be Saturday, March 21, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway in West Des Moines from 1-4 p.m.
