Author: John
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Updated: Starter Voltage Drop Test Explained in Plain English
(This article is an updated revision of my original post on this subject here.) Why Voltage Drop Testing? It’s a fast, accurate, reliable, and professional test for finding unwanted resistance. It leaves you with a simple YES or NO answer. It can help separate an expert technician from a noob. It saves countless hours of…
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Manual Crank Window Conversion Tip
This just came over from Motor Age today. Thought this was pretty funny… and corny, which to me makes it funny. Enjoy! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLsyM2Crhew[/youtube]
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Techs Respond to QwikTalk… And Is Growing Fast!
Just a reminder for the directory members who may have missed the post about QwikTalk last week. Don’t forget to sign up or give Josh Breinlinger himself a call with your questions (see post). For a refresher, QwikTalk approached AutoTechnician.org to become the premier technical network for their consumer paid call-for-help program. Our approved directory…
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Getting Paid for Your Knowledge
By now, you’ve probably already heard the buzz about QwikTalk but don’t know much about it. Not only will you learn about it here from the Founder himself, Josh Breinlinger, but also the HUGE boost awaiting the AutoTechnician.org members and community. By the way, this is not a sales pitch. There’s nothing to buy so…
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Website Mistakes Learned the Hard Way
How many of times have you read an article telling you to expand your business’s web presence? Such articles by well respected experts often offer great advice, but what about proof of doing the hard work? I don’t know about you, but I’m one who is inspired and learns by true success stories. Here’s one…
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Support Doug Herbert’s Non-Profit B.R.A.K.E.S. Organization
Through the wonderful world of Twitter, I became aware of this great organization called B.R.A.K.E.S.. Unfortunately, Doug Herbert, the founder of B.R.A.K.E.S. lost two of his sons — Jon, 17 and James, 12 — in a tragic vehicle accident. I’m not a father, but none-the-less I still feel his pain and suffering and think everyone…
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Free Automotive Classifieds Now Ready!
Yes, it’s been a while since you’ve heard from me but I’m back! What happened to me? Please don’t ask, but good news is I’m alive and healthy and back into helping my fellow technicians. I have some new stuff coming your way… and to start, here’s the first one. I’ve just finished building an…
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Member Certificates Now Available!
First of all, sorry for my disappearing act the past few weeks. Just been crazy busy. However, as promised, we’ve developed a printable Certificate of Membership for our current and new members.
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We’re Not Stopping With Certificates Either
In addition to membership certificates, it has also been suggest by several to have embroidered membership patches available for uniforms and hats. After the overwhelming response in just a few days with requests for certificates, member patches just make sense. They can be created online relatively inexpensive too. We want our name and logo on…
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One Hundred U.S. Dollars for the Best Designed Membership Certificate
Well, it’s only taken one week to come up with the obvious: our members want certificates of membership and they are willing to put up a couple of bucks to get the system developed. In exchange for those who contribute toward development costs, a free ad will made for each individual on the main website…