Mike Mavrigian

2 weeks ago | vehicleservicepros.com | Mike Mavrigian

Photo courtesy of Mitchell 1Inspect for traces of water on the bottom side of the e-box. This bulletin applies to 2019-2022 Porsche Macan vehicles. The vehicle may store faults, including the following:C12085/C1209D (all-wheel drive transfer box)U010000 (transmission electronics...PDK)Photo courtesy of Mitchell 1Look for corroded wire splices. C12002 (various ECUs...no communication with engine electronics control unit DME); U111100 (date bus – fault value received from DME control unit).

2 weeks ago | vehicleservicepros.com | Mike Mavrigian

Updating Lexus accelerator pedal Some 2018-2021 Lexus LC500, LC500h, LS500 and LS500h vehicles and some 2021 LC500c vehicles may exhibit a “spring” noise upon release of the accelerator pedal. Photo courtesy of Mitchell 1Four claws secure the pedal pad. Photo courtesy of Mitchell 1Two bolts secure the pedal. Some 2018-2021 Lexus LC500, LC500h, LS500 and LS500h vehicles and some 2021 LC500c vehicles may exhibit a “spring” noise upon release of the accelerator pedal.

1 month ago | vehicleservicepros.com | Mike Mavrigian

In the face of having to keep up with the ever-rapidly evolving technology spilling out of the showroom floor, it’s easy to sometimes ignore the basics. Considering today’s age of ever-advancing electronic control systems, techs must struggle to stay abreast of often complex diagnostics. That’s obvious. However, many younger technicians enter the industry lacking basic knowledge of thread fasteners, i.e. shank length, thread pitch/count, inch and metric sizing, etc.

1 month ago | vehicleservicepros.com | Mike Mavrigian

The subject of shop safety covers quite a bit of ground, including personal safety and avoiding injury on the job, prevention of vehicle damage, proper use of lifts, shop ventilation, and more. Here we’ll discuss a number of these concerns. Watch Your BackTechnicians are often subject to potential back and joint injury due to lifting heavy objects or pulling wrenches from positions that make the back vulnerable to injury. Whenever possible, try to avoid working while bent over or reaching overhead.

Feb 19, 2025 | vehicleservicepros.com | Mike Mavrigian

Shop OperationsService RepairEditorial: Gun safety in automotive repair shopsDo you, and your employees, know what to do if a gun is found in a customer's vehicle during a service appointment? Photo: 88201737 by Phanuwatn | Dreamstime.comAs you are likely aware, many states allow the concealed carry of firearms (most requiring permits). Unfortunately, some firearm owners tend to “store” a handgun in the vehicle glove box.