Andrew Markel

4 days ago | brakeandfrontend.com | Andrew Markel

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Let’s talk about the cooling system. A failed cooling system doesn’t just mean a leak—it can also mean damage to critical components like the thermostat. When a cooling system typically fails, it is due to a leak in the system to where everything is drained down. Everything has gotten really hot inside, and the engine overheats. Inside the cooling system is a thermostat, and your cooling system repair should...

1 week ago | shopownermag.com | Andrew Markel

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Stop-start systems may seem simple, but the specialized starters they rely on are anything but. This video breaks down the unique features of stop-start starters—such as additional solenoid connections and gear disengagement mechanisms—and explains how these components help enable smoother, quicker engine restarts. It also highlights the importance of supporting sensors like the brake pedal position and crank...

1 week ago | tomorrowstechnician.com | Andrew Markel

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Stop-start systems may seem simple, but the specialized starters they rely on are anything but. This video breaks down the unique features of stop-start starters—such as additional solenoid connections and gear disengagement mechanisms—and explains how these components help enable smoother, quicker engine restarts. It also highlights the importance of supporting sensors like the brake pedal position and crank...

2 weeks ago | brakeandfrontend.com | Andrew Markel

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Organizing an event for Car Care Month can be easy. But, making sure the inspection lanes run efficiently and the customers leave satisfied can be difficult. Below are some pro tips to take your inspections to the next level. Don’t overwhelm the customer with a long list of suggested services. Even if the list is accurate, you run the risk of scaring the customer away. Any estimating processes should be...

3 weeks ago | brakeandfrontend.com | Andrew Markel

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Many shops and technicians can come up with multiple reasons why they don’t want to perform ADAS calibrations or invest in the equipment. But, chances are they don’t understand what happens during an ADAS calibration. The most challenging concept to embrace is that most ADAS cameras and radar sensors do not have moving parts inside. Cameras are set at the factory for focus and field of view. Radar sensors...