Articles by Nick C

Ten Things Your Auto Lift Might Have In Texas
Warning: the following has been written so that those that are mechanically inclined will find it humorous. If you don’t know how to fix your own catalytic converter or how to change your headlight fluid, you probably won’t get many (if any) of the jokes below.
Published 05Nov2007, viewed 185 times

Buying a Brake Lathe: What to Look Out For
Brake lathes, like many pieces of equipment available to mechanics, are available from a variety of different manufacturers and distributors. Like most things, the quality of a brake lathe is dependant on many things, and some models are known and trusted better than others.
Published 04Nov2007, viewed 205 times

Brake Lathes:The Difference Between a Heavy Duty Lathe and a “Regular” Lathe
It seems as if there is always some kind of catch or limitation when it comes to the equipment available to mechanics. Their car lift, for example, may only be able to lift 7,000lbs, restricting which vehicles can be loaded on it.
Published 03Nov2007, viewed 189 times

The Dummies Guide to Wheel Balancers: What You Need to Know
Which wheel balancer is right for you? Without a ton of experience it can be difficult to surmise what your needs are going to be. Many of the larger units have technical features that may exceed your needs, yet you never know if you will want those features as you begin to grow and expand. It’s a tough call to make, and without the right information it’s also almost impossible.
Published 02Nov2007, viewed 221 times

Finding The Right Tire Changer For Your Shop
Owning a shop in Texas can be a great experience- if you’re into cars and trucks there’s no better way to stay around your passion than to be underneath them as you work on them! Just as a technology enthusiast surrounds themselves with as much information as possible about new and upcoming technology, mechanics and automotive technicians are constantly surrounded by vehicles of all types and function.
Published 01Nov2007, viewed 301 times

Three Things That Separate a Truck Lift From a Car Lift
Cars and trucks are very similar vehicles in a lot of respects: both are capable of highway speeds, can transport multiple passengers, and often come with similar drive trains.
Published 31Oct2007, viewed 333 times

Where to Buy a Car Lift in Texas
From the standpoint of a consumer I have always wondered where I could get my hands on all of the cool toys and gadgets that businesses have access to. My shop, which is actually quite large, is ill equipped simply because I don’t have a car lift. I hit up all of the local auto supply stores (a long shot, I know), and none of them even knew where I could get a car lift in Texas.
Published 30Oct2007, viewed 286 times

Four Very Important Things to Look For in a Car Lift
Whether you’ve just opened a shop and are looking for a new car lift or you are seeking to replace one of your existing units, car lifts are nearly as complex and diverse as the vehicles that they lift. There are so many factors to consider (size, load capability, type, etc.) that choosing the appropriate car lift is often an arduous experience in and of itself.
Published 24Oct2007, viewed 427 times

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