By Tommy Garcia, BG Technical Sales Engineer Read time: 2.5 minutes The other day, I was wrapping things up after a day of engine testing in the shop when a coworker came in with a panicked look on her face. “My car won’t start and I need to pick up my kids! Can you come more…
I was in the car business for 40 years. I worked in dealerships both in the service department and with the sales team. I first learned a lot about your products from a Volkswagen dealership I worked at many years ago. In 1995, I ordered a brand new Chevy Suburban with all the bells and more…
In this episode of Tech Talk, Jon Hansen talks about tire basics. Watch the video or read the transcript below! Hey guys. I’m Jon Hansen, and this is Tech Talk. Today we’re going to talk a little bit about tires and tire maintenance. A lot of people are intimidated by tires, but they’re actually a more…
By Ravon Kirkendoll, BG Integrated Systems (ISO) Coordinator Read time: 2 minutes Unfortunately, when it comes to being “green,” much of the manufacturing world gets a bad rap. And why wouldn’t they? Things like poor product maintenance and waste management contribute to this bad reputation. At BG, we take environmental concerns seriously, and we can more…
By Sydney Anderson, BG Content Strategy Specialist Read time: 3.5 minutes Hi, I’m Sydney. I’m a wife, cat mom, grammar nerd, and coffee lover. And, to be quite frank, I knew nothing about proper automotive maintenance before I started working at BG. But now? You bet I’m getting my car in the shop before my more…
Spring is a time for new growth and warmer weather… which means fun, sun, and seasonal allergies. It’s definitely not a time to relax on vehicle maintenance! To help you prepare for the changing seasons, here’s a guide for how to get your car ready for safe and trouble-free driving all summer long! Here are more…
In this episode of Tech Talk, Jon Hansen talks about windshield wiper maintenance. Watch the video or read the transcript below! Hey guys. It’s Jon Hansen with Tech Talk. Today we’re gonna talk about wiper blades and when you should replace them. If you don’t know when to replace your wiper blades, this video’s for more…
By Mike “Mikey B” Bauer, BG Regional Market Manager Read time: 3 minutes My dad used to drill the notion of automotive maintenance into my head. “Get that oil changed every 3,000 miles!” he’d say. It wasn’t just the oil, he insisted I get a transmission service every 30,000 miles; and, because we lived in more…
We recently had a customer with a 2015 Nissan Murano that had a very bad smoking issue at start up and heavy acceleration. The customer had not changed her oil in over 25,000 miles. When the vehicle was being inspected by the technician, he noticed the oil was very dark and thick. The sludge buildup more…
Read time: 2 minutes There’s a reason automotive shops are considered essential business. They keep important vehicles on the road. It’s difficult to know what businesses are open, what hours they have, and what their options are to keep a safe distance during this time. But, you’re in luck. There are easy ways to communicate more…
