VIDEO: Manhunt underway after truck theft in Huber Heights VIDEO: Manhunt underway after truck theft in Huber Heights HUBER HEIGHTS — UPDATE at 2 p.m.: Police have called off a manhunt without locating a man who stole a truck from a Huber Heights auto shop with an employee still in the bed of the truck, […]
Month: November 2021
Kevin Kee Closes Auto Store After 28 Years Of Racing At Edina | Edine
A small yellow car is also in front of the store, waving to customers. (Sun Current staff photo by Caitlin Anderson) In addition to the notoriety that comes from occupying a bright yellow building on a busy road, Kevin Kee’s Auto Service has earned a reputation as a place of reliable service and strong camaraderie, […]
Mazda uses digital technology for auto repair booking
When a vehicle is in the store for service, there are several processes that can cause headaches for both the customer and the service professionals. The required repairs should be explained to a customer who needs to approve them but may not understand them. There is the phone tag game which can slow things down. […]
A local auto shop helps an elderly woman fix her car just in time for the cold weather
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) — After discovering her car window was broken and stuck all the way down, a Cedar Rapids woman feared she would never be able to drive anywhere herself again. “She comes into our pantry and she comes in for her meals at least 3 or 4 times a week,” said Bridgette […]
21 cars, auto shop damaged in dealership fire Fresno CA
Solar panels, 21 cars and about half the auto shop were damaged in an overnight fire at a car dealership in Fresno, firefighters said Thursday. The fire started around 10 p.m. Wednesday at the Fresno Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership near Blackstone and Escalon Avenues, just north of Bullard Avenue. Crews arrived and had difficulty […]
Mick Jagger’s visit energizes Las Vegas auto shop
carlos sosa was only minding his own business, which is the family business, when he started receiving Facebook messages and text messages from friends, family and even clients. “Mike Jagger was in your parking lot! was the theme. Sosa’s family owns CJ’s Auto Repair on West Bonanza Road. Unless you need mechanical maintenance (or are […]
Council grants waiver to auto shop | News, Sports, Jobs
The city’s Zoning Hearing Board on Wednesday granted a waiver to allow a couple to start an auto repair shop in a building on South Kettle Street that previously housed a similar business but had expired grandfather status. Rodnee and Nanette Williams of Legacy Auto Worx had been under the impression from a […]
Car workshop explosion in Midland sends two people to hospital
BARRIE, ON. – Thick black smoke and flames could be seen in the morning sky in Midland after an explosion at an auto shop. CTV News has learned that the explosion happened Wednesday at Speedy Glass, at the corner of Yonge Street and Highway 93. Crews say the call came in just after 8:15 a.m. […]
Mitchell 1 Automotive Shop Tool Adds Time Tracking Features
SAN DIEGO — Mitchell Repair Information Co.LLC’s latest software release for its Mitchell 1 Manager SE automotive shop management system includes technician productivity tracking features that allow shops to generate productivity statistics when their technicians enter and exit work operations and provide the ability to track employee work hours. “Shops and technicians need to know […]
In a world of electric cars, who will be the car mechanics?
It is becoming increasingly clear that electric vehicles are the future of vehicles. But who will fix them when they break down? The world’s biggest fat monkey (as a mechanical idiot, I use that term with respect and admiration) can’t do much if your electric car’s battery management system fails. It’s a concern that’s beginning […]
In an electric car world, who will be the auto mechanics?
It is becoming increasingly clear that electric vehicles are the future of vehicles. But who is going to fix them when they break down? The world’s biggest fat monkey (as a mechanical idiot, I use that term with respect and admiration) can’t do much if your electric car’s battery management system fails. It’s a concern […]
Long-standing local auto store sold to new owner | Business
Kathryn van der Pol said she and her husband, Sybren, had received offers to sell their neighborhood auto store to real estate developers, but they declined because they wanted the historic Garden Oaks business to stay. . The longtime owners of Liberty Hoepfl garage, 4610 N. Shepherd Dr., finally received an offer they couldn’t refuse, […]
Shippo opens new Austin office in former auto shop, expects 300 hires
Shippo’s Austin team pose for a photo in their new office on Monday. | Photo: shippo Austin is quickly becoming a tech capital and everyone wants to be part of the action. The latest tech company to plant its flag in Silicon Hills is shippoa platform that simplifies the shipping process for small and medium […]