Yes, hybrids need oil changes. If you own a hybrid but have never had the oil changed, please heed this advice: hybrid vehicles, while incredibly fuel-efficient, are not low maintenance vehicles. (Low maintenance vehicles don’t really exist by the way. But, instead of listening to me on my soapbox, you
Read time: 1.5 minutes The BG Technology and Training Center is home to the BG Proving Ground, a facility dedicated to hands-on automotive research, development, testing, and training. The new, larger facility has allowed the BG Proving Ground team to grow and expand, and continue to push the envelope for
Read time: 4.5 minutes I have been fascinated with cars and airplanes and learning how they work from a young age. This interest led to building engines and, eventually, to building strong working relationships centered on maintenance and repair. When working with shops and dealerships, the goal is to become
Read time: 3 minutesIt’s that time again! The temperatures are dropping, my kids are back in school, and everything my wife buys is pumpkin-flavored. The cooler weather should also signify that it’s time your car had another round of seasonal maintenance. Ask your shop about this fall maintenance checklist: 1.
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
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
Read time: 6 minutesLower 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,
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.
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
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
