Paul E. Grech, 76, worked as a mechanic for 60 years and owned the former San Franciso shop, Allied Engine & Auto Repair, before retiring. In this column series, Grech shares his experiences as a shop owner. This installment reflects on data access and the ALDL, and ASCCA.
Aftermarket Matters
The Summit offered 25 different class topics to choose from and the exhibit hall featured 30 exhibiting companies.
Shop owner and serial entrepreneur David Rogers shares his perspectives on aftermarket challenges and opportunities, from leadership and the economy to the technician shortage and industry image concerns
"If you were an employee, how would you like to be led — as a dedicated employee with personal job responsibility or be controlled and managed?"
Applications open for 1st Annual Tim Cummings Automotive Student Scholarship for Ozark Tech students
MWACA is accepting applications for the $1,000 scholarship, deadline to apply is March 1; recipient to be announced at the Career Panel event in April.
The new collision repair facility, which is affiliated with one of the country’s largest Honda and Acura dealers, uses Symach’s equipment and technology along with DCR Systems’ proprietary process-based production system.
Available for viewing on the Federated YouTube channel, some of the vehicle system topics covered in the videos include brakes, air filters, alignment, oil changes and batteries.
