JACKSON COUNTY, MI — An auto shop was the victim of equipment and cash theft Wednesday night, police said. At approximately 8:47 p.m. on February 16, officers from the Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety responded to a commercial alarm sounding at Performance Automotive Northwest, located at 2710 Airport Road in Blackman Township. Upon arrival, officers […]
BELLEVUE, WA – Bellevue police are looking for at least two suspects after they crashed into an auto shop early Tuesday morning and stole a Porsche. Police say a white Chevrolet Cruz rammed into a store in the 2200 block of northeast 120th Avenue just after midnight. Police say another man arrived in a separate […]
Expensive cars stolen from Bellevue auto shop Bellevue police say expensive cars were stolen from a Bellevue auto shop. BELLEVUE, Wash. – Bellevue Police are investigating after a Porsche was stolen from an auto shop overnight. The robbery happened on Northeast 120th Avenue after midnight Tuesday, Bellevue police said. Investigators said the suspects used a […]
A body shop has found human remains stuck in the undercarriage of a car more than a month after a crash that killed a man push a shopping cart on the New Jersey Turnpike, local police confirmed. A female driver involved in the accident took her car to the Goodyear Auto Shop in Linden on […]
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Police: Two men arrested in Ross Township in connection with thefts of auto shop inspection stickers ROSS TWP. – Ross Township police have arrested two people in connection with the burglaries at three local auto repair shops. Police said the suspects stole inspection stickers to sell on the black market. Police have charged Jose Enrique […]
A Calhoun County auto shop that recently received a cease and desist order from the state of Michigan is speaking out to share their version of what happened. Meanwhile, several residents of Tekonsha and surrounding areas Calhoun Countyare rallying to support the company, which received the letter after it was reported to have been operating […]
The PS5 and Xbox Series versions of GTA Online will include a new Automotive Store with elite performance upgrades that take advantage of the new consoles. The next PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of grand theft auto online will feature a Special Works car shop within the LS Car Meet, allowing users to unlock […]
Mechanics wait for parts, sometimes 2-3 weeks at a time. UTICA, NY (WKTV) – Bloomberg reported shortages in the auto industry hitting garages in October 2021. CBS did a national history in November. Detroit, Seattle and other news outlets reported on pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions for […]
AMBLER, Pa. (CBS) — A fire at Ebner’s Auto Inc. on South Main Street in Ambler took crews more than four hours to bring under control on Thursday. The fire disrupted regional rail service and forced some people to evacuate. People were working inside the body shop when it caught fire. They say they feel […]
SHERIDAN, Colo. – Less than 1% of small businesses in America are LGBT-certified business enterprises. A new Colorado company is working to break the stigma around the types of businesses the LGBTQ+ community owns and operates. For many, cars are a necessity, creating a need for proper repair and maintenance. It’s something that’s often seen […]
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CHANDLER, Ariz. (3TV/CBS 5) — A Chandler auto shop is teaming up with the police department to prevent catalytic converter thefts. Thefts of vehicle parts have increased throughout the valley. Brittney Spencer, co-owner of Spencer Auto Repair, can’t stop hearing from her customers how many have had theirs stolen. “It’s really heartbreaking because I know […]
SARASOTA, FL — Two people are facing charges related to the shooting death of a man collaborating with them in a robbery plan at a Sarasota business Saturday morning, officials said. The shooting victim, whose name is withheld under Marsy’s Law, was killed during a robbery at Switchen Lanes, an auto repair shop at 3000 […]
JOLIET, IL – A 23-year-old Joliet man argued with employees at the 5 Star Auto store on Saturday morning, returning with a gun, pointing it at one of the auto shop employees, exclaiming : “You can die today”, according to the Joliet police. Subsequently, the employee struggled with Nicholas Garcia Jr. and pushed Garcia out […]
What goes better together in Toronto than tacos and oil changes? It might not be peanut butter and jelly, but a usual promotion from a local auto shop offers a free taco and drink with every oil change. Liqui Moly Oil Change at 1138 Dufferin St. offered free tacos from their neighbor across the street […]
RED BLUFF — As the theft of catalytic converters hits an all-time high, Antelope Auto Repair and the Red Bluff Police Department joined forces Saturday to etch serial numbers on catalytic converters for the public. The public was invited to line up for free serialization of all catalytic converters. “My wife and I have to […]
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ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) – Freezing temperatures hitting Ardmore can prove deadly for people without a home or a place to stay warm. A Lone Grove auto shop owner opened his shop as a haven. David Moore said the store is open to keep anyone without room warm, no questions asked. “There’s no paperwork involved,” Moore […]
Neighbors and customers have shown ‘overwhelming’ support for the beloved car repair shop owner as he recovers in hospital from serious injuries. HOUSTON — A long-time mechanic in Houston Heights Neighborhood was seriously injured on Friday morning when he was approached by a man who stole a car he was repairing. Tarfin Micu, 65, was […]
A Georgia auto repair shop that went viral last year for allegedly giving a former employee his last paycheck in thousands of oil-covered pennies, requiring nearly seven hours of cleanup, is now being sued by the Ministry of Labour. A OK Walker Autoworks and its owner, Miles Walker, in Peachtree City, are accused of unlawfully […]
Revenge is a dish best served in a wheelbarrow. In 91,000 under fatty and oily. No, wait – that’s not how it happens. For a Fayetteville, Georgia man, that’s exactly how it happened when his former employer left $910 in penny increments in a messy pile in his driveway. Andreas Flaten finally received the last […]
There’s something to be said for taking care of your business, and cars are obviously no exception. Some rides certainly live better than others, but there’s little explanation for the mysterious abandonment of a pristine car. Yes, there is an AMC dealership still in operation, but at least the story behind these vehicles is resolved, […]
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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Catalytic converters continue to be a popular item for thieves. More recently, an auto repair shop that’s been in Jackson for nearly three decades was hit on Christmas morning. Allen Enterprises owner George Allen said there were at least two other car shops in the area that also had catalytic converters […]
FREE PORT – The city is backtracking on a law passed in October limiting the number of vehicles that can be stored outside auto repair shops. After mechanics at several stores expressed dissatisfaction with the ordinance at Monday’s city council meeting, members voted 3 to 1 to repeal the law with the intention of rewriting […]
We have all undoubtedly heard that being a humble auto mechanic is “a man’s job”. Obviously, we have to change our vocabulary because the world is changing fast. Gender norms are removed and everyone doing what they want with their life is the way of the future. In America, anyone with a dream and the […]
No matter what stage of your career you are in, Auto Shop Jobs offers automotive technician jobs at all levels. If you’re looking for jobs in Connecticut, choose from automotive customer service manager jobs with a recruiter who puts your needs first. Frederick, United States – December 20, 2021 – September 13, 2021: Auto Shop […]
“The goal was to really do everything right. To do it the best that we can, whether it’s just the aesthetics or the equipment we bring, the way we post pricing and things like that on our website, ”said Haug. “It’s all about being honest, open and trustworthy because I think that’s something that’s lacking […]
CC Haug has always had a passion for cars, having grown up in a family that owned car dealerships and workshops. This interest led her to continually tinker with racing cars and bespoke vehicles for fun and eventually to pursue a degree in science and mechanical engineering at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. […]
How to run for office in your city If you’ve ever considered running for municipal office or other elected office, here are the steps to register to vote. Miguel Fernandez, NorthJersey.com OAKLAND — The borough council voted 4 to 1 on Monday to overrule the zoning board’s approval in July of a use waiver allowing […]
PASADENA, Texas (KTRK) – The Institute for Justice, which represents the owner of Oz Mechanics, says the city of Pasadena’s latest parking ordinance harms small businesses and violates the Texas Constitution. Azael Sepulveda, known as Oz, owns Oz Mechanics in Pasadena and has said it was his dream to open his own store in the […]
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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, […]
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, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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’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 […]
Sam’s Auto Shop, 4315 Byrd Ave., Racine Stu’s Auto Services, 3824 Washington Ave., Racine What makes your business the best in Racine County? What stands out more than anything in our store are without a doubt our incredible customers, many of whom are third generation. We make all of our decisions based on what’s in […]
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Police are investigating the theft of catalytic converters from a Springfield auto shop. Thieves hit Rick’s Automotive near Campbell and Sunshine on Sunday October 24th. Staff caught two men stealing four catalytic converters from cars on a security camera. The two men also attempted to steal a car from the parking […]
FE WARREN AIR BASE, Wyoming – “We do our best to help Airmen and teach them what to do with their cars,” said Greg Winters, auto mechanic at the Automotive Skills Center. The Auto Skills Center is an indoor space where clients can work on their vehicles and have access to various tools and resources […]
CHICAGO – Gearhead Workspace is the city of Chicago’s only DIY auto repair shop. The garage – located in the Bridgeport neighborhood – has all the tools and space customers need to fix their own cars. The garage opened several years ago, but only recently moved into its permanent space on 35th Street. In the […]
When a bright yellow Chevrolet Camaro was delivered to Ukiah High School’s auto shop on Thursday, all the students wanted to drive it, but only one could. ‘He’s the only one with a driver’s license,’ Prof Lonnie Harwell said of the teenager he allowed to drive the sports car, but only to move it back […]
BEVERLY, MA – The owner of a Beverly auto repair shop is charged with indecent assault and battery – and Beverly police are asking any other potential victims to come forward – after a customer l accused of touching her without her permission and not giving in when she asked him to stop. Beverly Police […]
BEVERLY, MA — Today is Thursday, October 14. Here’s what you need to know this afternoon: Beverly auto repair shop owner has been charged with indecent assault and battery, and Beverly Police are asking other potential victims to come forward after a customer accused him for touching her without her permission and for not giving […]
A driver in North Texas left her car with a mechanic for repair. After the job was done, thieves shut off the catalytic converter while it was in the workshop parking lot waiting to be picked up. So who is responsible for the damage? “My assumption was that their insurance would cover something like this” […]
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD – A fire broke out at a commercial building in Rosedale on Wednesday afternoon, reportedly sent one person to hospital and attracted dozens of firefighters to the area. Traffic was blocked around US 40 / Pulaski Highway and MD 7 / Philadelphia Road during the emergency response, which continued into rush hour. […]
A young James Brown shone a light inside the dark interior workings of a car, highlighting his father’s hands as he writhed and tinkered. The beam allowed him to see the work done by his father, who learned to repair cars out of necessity when he was too poor to pay for services. While other […]
Blown fuses fiasco A short length of insulating tape can save the life of an expensive and difficult to reach fuse. Here’s why. Some readers envision a fuse as a readily available and easily replaced 50-cent coin. But today, some popular Asian imports such as Honda, Nissan, and Toyota use fuse sets that can cost […]
Waterford – A welcoming white building at 73 Old Norwich Road has been the location of the Scotch Cap gas station, a neighborhood auto repair shop, where a Dunbar has worked under the hood for around 80 years. Dennis “Denny” Dunbar said he put a sign on the front window when he took office in […]
Dennis Dunbar completes an oil change for a customer on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Scotch Cap Auto in Quaker Hill. He is the third generation of his family to run the small car repair shop on Old Norwich Road, and will be the last when he retires at the end of the month. (Sean […]
UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — Police have arrested a Georgia man and charged him with murder in connection with the August shooting at an Upper East Side auto store that killed a 33-year-old employee. Zachery Bryant, 37, a resident of Conyers, Georgia, faces charges of murder, attempted murder and assault stemming from the Aug. 23 […]
OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE / WYOU) – The larger rivers were spared from the flooding problems in our region, but the smaller ones were not so lucky. The Lackawanna River overflowed and took on a historic auto repair business. It’s not the first time this has happened, but the owner wants it to be […]
Several local auto shop owners and volunteers gathered on Saturday August 21 to rebuild and modernize Kaleb Duckworth’s truck in honor of the 19-year-old who tragically lost his life in July following a fight at the Dawson County Applebee Restaurant. Business owners and volunteers spent the whole day repairing and modernizing Kaleb’s truck. (photo courtesy […]
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Missing cars, missing money and dozens of auto repair customers convinced they’ve been ripped off. The frustration is through the roof and it’s all headed to the same Las Vegas auto shop. Customers say Reliable Automotive Repair on Rancho Drive and Decatur Boulevard is the complete opposite of what its name […]
A 25-year-old Audubon man is suspected of breaking into the Manning service center last month, stealing a large quantity of tools, other items and a van, and sending this truck in the Nishnabotna river. Zeth Lee Petersen is accused of entering an adjacent building and forcing an interior door to break into the auto repair […]
Much has changed in Wilmington over the years, and it seems the list is growing every day. Amidst all of these changes, however, the towering red-and-white awning of the Hughes Bros. auto and tire store. of 11th and Market streets remained constant, as did the business below. Hughes Bros., which opened in 1921, this year […]
Friday July 30, 2021, 12:18 PMPress release: My automotive workshop Trade Me, New Zealand’s largest online marketplace and classifieds site, has taken a 15 percent stake in auto repair start-up, My Auto Shop. My Auto Shop was founded in January 2020 by former Uber Eats New Zealand Managing Director Andy Bowie with the aim of […]
Auto stores in GTA Online are new types of businesses in the Los Santos Tuners update that allow players to earn money by repairing and modifying vehicles. Unfortunately, auto shops can often have three major issues: can’t modify vehicles, the mechanic doesn’t work, and the customer’s delivery doesn’t end. This guide will provide you with […]
In this GTA Online Auto Shop Guide, we will tell you how to buy a car shop, so that you can access the new Los Santos Car Meets missions and enjoy all the benefits of owning your own garage. Buying a car store in GTA Online First, head to the LS Car Meet, located at […]
Looking to get your hands on your own auto store in GTA Online? It might sound like a pipe dream, but now that the Los Santos Tuners update is here, you can hook up your own auto business. Of course, auto stores aren’t the only properties you can buy in GTA V, but you’ll need […]
15 Jul 2021, 23:57Updated Jul 16, 2021 Through: News 12 Staff Residents of Bed-Stuy say a local auto store occupies all open parking spaces on their street. The rows of cars on St. Andrew’s Place make it difficult for residents to find a seat, and they say it’s been a nightmare for years. Some claim […]
Steven and Kendra Reynolds stand behind the All Seasons Automotive counter in Jefferson on Friday, June 25. Steven Reynolds leaves the workshop for a position at Bath Iron Works in Bath. (photo by Bisi Cameron Yee) After 50 years of family ownership, 18 of which under the All Seasons Automotive name, the highly regarded auto […]
Wake Forest, North Carolina – Authorities were looking for a Cary man on Friday in connection with the death of a Wake Forest woman. Heather Guild’s body was found Thursday night at a home on Gilcrest Farm Road in Wake Forest, hours after her mother reported her missing, authorities said. No cause of death has […]
A woman from Killeen couldn’t understand why brake repairs were taking so long and after getting tired of looking for answers, she reached out to 6 News for help. KILLEEN, Texas – Etta Sharp, 65, told 6 News she took her 1998 Chevrolet Cheyenne to Mayo Autoworks 2 in Killeen in early May and was […]
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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – At least five vehicles were destroyed in a fire Sunday afternoon at an auto garage on Colson Road near Freeway 6 in Bryan. Mobile phone video shows what Bryan’s firefighters were up against when they arrived at the scene of an auto store fire today on Colson Road near Highway 6. […]
Content of the article With the retirement of a longtime auto store owner in West Lorne, a young mechanic moved in, focusing on motorcycles, off-road equipment and boats. Content of the article Tanner Brooks launched Brooks Powersports & Marine at former Bill’s Auto Body at 188 Gilbert St. “Since I’ve been in the business it’s […]
Friday, June 11, 2021, 3:21 p.m.Press release: My car shop Automotive tech company, My Auto Shop, which launched in early 2020, has released a full list ‘How‘ guide this month. The guide takes common issues that car owners face and breaks them down in an easy-to-follow way. Andy Bowie, founder of My Auto Shop, said: […]
SAN ANTONIO – A Southeast Side auto repair shop owner is devastated following a fire that erased decades of memories and destroyed parts of the shop on Sunday. Jeff Otto, owner of Temple Hill Automotive, returned to his store on Monday with his team to help clean up what was left behind by the fire. […]
A dozen cars were damaged and the rear of the building collapsed in a fire at Temple Hill Automotive on Sunday afternoon. SAN ANTONIO – On Monday, the high-pitched whine of power tools replaced the roar of flames at a southeast auto repair shop, as members of the family business went into recovery mode after […]
SOUTH ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) – As catalytic converter thefts continue to increase across the country, a local auto store is getting creative in making it harder for thieves to steal the expensive car part. Derrick Kilgore said his surveillance camera outside his Benton Park home captured thieves cutting off his SUV’s catalytic converter early Sunday […]
Employees pushed a burning vehicle out of a local Killeen auto shop on Thursday morning, saving the structure from a fiery demise, after sparks flew as a mechanic worked on a vehicle, firefighters said Thursday at the Herald. At 9:49 a.m., the Killeen Fire Department responded to a fire on the freeway. 195 used auto […]
RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) — Thieves have raided a Racine garage, stealing thousands of catalytic converters and other auto parts. Thefts of catalytic converters continue to increase across the country because the small amount of precious metals they contain are worth more than gold. A Bay View garage found a cheap solution. The converters are […]
Massachusetts auto store owner with broken inspection system feels ‘betrayed’ Updated: 6:29 PM EDT April 17, 2021 Hide transcription Show transcript JOURNALIST: AT THIS POINT, IT IS A PARTIAL CORRECTION. STATE INDICATES THAT MOST AUTOMOTIVE STORES WILL BE RETURNED THIS WEEKEND. IT HAS NOT YET FIXED HOW MUCH IT WILL BE. IN THIS NEEDHAM AUTOMOTIVE […]
There’s a new business in town and it’s definitely on the fancy side. Spec German is an auto repair shop specializing in Mercedes-Benz and Porsche auto services. It opened on March 15 at 3621 Hunt St in Gig Harbor. It was started by Jacob Coen and Jason Edlin, who each brought their own specialist expertise […]
Law enforcement prepare to tow a car after a woman was arrested in line at the drive-thru window of Zip’s restaurant in Kennewick after she allegedly pulled a gun at a car shop . Bob Brawdy Tri-City Herald Kennewick, WA A 60-year-old woman was trying to find her late husband’s car when she pointed a […]
A longtime Enumclaw auto shop was passed down from owner to apprentice—and it all started with a beat-up ’68 Chevelle. Street Rods by Denny began in 1981, when Denny Olson grew tired of his job as a grocery store manager and saved up enough money to turn his hot rod building hobby into a business. […]
When Darius Brown left the cities of Atlanta for California, he never imagined a place like the Mendocino Coast. He had separated from his wife, and she and their children had moved to Fort Bragg. He followed to be near the children. “When I heard of California, I thought of Los Angeles, a place that’s […]
GREAT DROPS – Growing up, you might have spent a few weekends in the garage watching your dad work on a family vehicle, maybe giving you some tips or passing him some tools. Well, Paris Gibson Education Center students learn automotive maintenance as part of the program. The Paris Gibson Education Center Automotive Shop has […]
CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — A massive fire at a Crown Heights auto shop injured three people and required the response of more than 100 firefighters on Monday. The fire started around 10:30 a.m. at 183 Empire Blvd., a one-story mechanic or auto shop on the border between Crown Heights and Prospect Lefferts Gardens, according to […]
A three-alarm blaze decimated a Crown Heights auto repair shop on Monday morning, sending firefighters rushing to put out the blaze as plumes of black smoke darkened the snow-covered sky. More than 100 smoke eaters responded to the fire on Empire Boulevard between Rogers and Bedford avenues Monday morning, which officials say broke out around […]
Here’s a way to gauge the potency of a Chevy Corvette, although unintentional and certainly not recommended: Just find out how many walls it can go through. Sunday, a C3 Corvette slammed its way through two walls of an auto repair shop in Riverside, California, before finally stopping. No one was injured in the crash, […]
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Need repair work? The Wright-Patt Auto Hobby Shop offers customers in-store vehicle repair, as well as the ability for the do-it-yourselfer, at a fraction of the cost. Located in the Kittyhawk area of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, near the pharmacy, the Auto Hobby Shop provides information, tools and space […]
9:45 a.m. Jan 28: This article has been updated to include comments from the Unadilla Township Fire Department. Unadilla Township auto repair shop owner John Wilson is still reeling from losing his shop to a fire. Wilson’s Auto was destroyed in a fire on Wednesday. “It still hasn’t been registered,” Wilson, 56, said Thursday morning. […]
A West Valley auto shop is a total loss after a fire Wednesday night, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue said. LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A West Valley auto shop is a total loss after a fire Wednesday night, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue said. Spokesman Tim Szymanski said the Econo Lube ‘N’ tube at 4701 […]
PORT TOWNSEND — The owner and a mechanic from Gary’s Cars and Trucks put out an oil rag fire in the auto shop before firefighters arrived. Owner Charles Gary and mechanic David Stratton found rags of burning oil in the store on Tuesday afternoon and hit them with two fire extinguishers and a garden hose. […]
HUDSON, Iowa (KWL) — Hudson Fire Chief Chad Schmidt said no one was injured in the fire that destroyed Beyer Motorsports Monday night. Authorities believe the fire started in an oil burner that is the company’s heat source. Owner RJ Beyer said nine employees were in the building when the fire broke out, as it […]
Although changing hands and names, New Floyd Road will still be home to a repair shop run by a passionate owner. Cole Auto Repair Shop in Rome was originally owned by Malcolm Cole, who spent 41 years in the industry. Now the business is changing hands as 22-year-old Alex Van Dyke bought the property with […]
Starting a small business from the comfort of your own home is a perfect way to get some extra cash or start a new career. Car enthusiasts are prime examples of individuals capable of turning their lifelong hobby into a new business. What may seem like a hobby to you may be a necessary service […]
FARGO — A 20-year-old business idea has finally come to fruition. Chris Partridge, founder of FargoDIYGarage said he got the idea for his do-it-yourself auto shop during his military service. “I can’t claim it was originally my idea,” Partridge said. “I was in the Army stationed in Seattle and the Army has had automotive hobby […]
Thursday, July 16, 2020, 4:25 p.m.Press release: My car shop In early January, a new service called the ‘UberEats for auto repairs‘ launched quietly in Auckland. As they gained momentum, things quickly hit a wall when COVID-19 arrived on our shores. Since the lockdown they have quickly grown into a network of over 100 workshops […]
Joe Boydston, the man who ran Joe’s Auto until his death in a motorcycle accident in 2018, was a man of the people. Like most mechanics, he worked hard for his money. His store on Big Horn Avenue not only had other people’s cars that his mechanics worked on, but his own car was there […]
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be out of date. Please look at the timestamp on the story to see when it was last updated. PLEASANT HILL, Mo. — You know life isn’t going well when three police officers show up while you’re trying to get your truck back […]
The Last of Us 2 Auto Shop vault is located in the Hillcrest chapter of the building advertising auto parts and repairs. You might stumble upon it while playing the Seattle Day 2 chapter, and it’s one of the few safes where the code isn’t really near the lock. You could easily miss the code […]
Al Porcelli, a Brooklyn native who was an auto mechanic, owner of a longtime auto repair shop in Glendale and outspoken advocate for the collision industry, died on Tuesday, April 7 of natural causes. He was 95 years old. Born in Brooklyn in 1924, Porcelli started working in an electric automobile shop next to his […]
Spring storms usually bring visits to local body shops, but coronavirus has dampened most businesses and mechanics say they are no exception ST. LOUIS — When 55-60 mph winds swept through South City, they ripped gutters from buildings and tree branches from trunks, with debris often landing on cars parked below. These spring storms typically […]
ATLANTE – As we all try to maintain social distancing, it can be difficult to keep up with certain tasks, like getting your car serviced. An auto shop on Buford Highway makes sure its customers can get their cars running without leaving their homes. “I will do more just so I can help my town,” […]
Given her deep roots there, it makes sense that Terica Buckner would become the owner of a venerable auto repair shop in southeast Portland. She took the helm on January 1. Now 40, Buckner began working at Hawthorne Automotive Clinic when she was 17 in high school. She never left. While most young people love […]
Petaluma High School’s automotive tech program starts to go smoothly, but new instructor Keith Benson wants more. He would like to see the program turbocharged. Benson took over the program at the start of the current school year after helping lead a charge to save it two years ago. Teaching the basics to enthusiastic, but […]
He calculated that he would work another six months, pay off his mortgage, and then retire. He was counting down the days until he could spend more time with his wife and grandchildren and also give his body a rest. His boss, store owner Rudy Quinones, knew Bringas – the oldest of his 13 employees […]