Read time: 3 minutes Albert Einstein said that if you can’t explain something simply, you don’t know it well enough. For automotive shops wanting to enter the changing world of electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) repair, Craig Van Batenburg has been working, learning and teaching about automotive repair and shop management since more…
Follow-up question: What does the date code stand for? Answer: Since the beginning, we have always included a production date on product containers. Over the years, these dates have evolved into a coded sequence of numbers. Their purpose is to provide traceability so that product quality can be tracked and maintained. As a general rule, more…
Read time: 2 minutes I always thought it’d be interesting to see a mole in my yard. I didn’t understand why my neighbors complained. All God’s creatures, right? Then I discovered mounds and mounds of dirt in my yard one day. At first, I was sort of impressed. My dog sure had a productive afternoon! more…
WICHITA, Kan – BG Products, Inc., has recently partnered with hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) expert Craig Van Batenburg. “Craig is fully immersed in the technology used in hybrid electric vehicles,” said Tim Allbritten, BG Sr. Business Development Manager. “Craig’s decades of experience will help BG subject matter experts develop an even deeper understanding of the more…
WICHITA, Kan – BG Products, Inc., is launching an industry-leading profitable NEW fuel system service at the 2019 NADA Show, Booth #5119N. If you’re going to the NADA Show, add the BG Booth to your expo plan! “Today’s engines are notorious for carbon buildup that’s nearly impossible to reach and even more difficult to clean,” more…
Read time: 6 minutes Lower oil levels at oil change time used to be an indicator of either an oil leak outside the car or burning oil inside the engine. Locating an oil leak under the car was a simple affair, and an engine that was burning oil suffered other symptoms, including wear on pistons more…
WICHITA, Kan – BG Products, Inc., will be exhibiting at the 2018 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas at Booth #6230. BG is the leading provider of preventive maintenance products, which is why a partnership with BG is the best thing any AAPEX attendee can do for their shop. Find out how the more…
Read time: 6 minutes Most people either don’t have the time or are confused about taking proper care of their cars. And with newer, more complex vehicle models coming out each year, it’s only going to get worse. That’s a huge reason people have become enamored with the “low-maintenance” vehicle. It’s a fast-paced world, and more…
Read time: 6.5 minutes Instead of focusing on sales, focus on people skills. Build strong relationships with your customers. We’ve all been in that awkward situation at a retail store when the salesperson tries to get you to sign up for a new credit card. They have to ask everyone to sign up, so they more…
Everyone who knows anything about engines knows that a V8 is a fast, powerful, gas guzzler. And a four-cylinder is slower, less powerful, and more fuel efficient. Well, everything you think you know about engines has changed. Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) has made fuel-efficient muscle cars a thing. Pair an efficient four-cylinder with a power-boosting more…
