How should your auto repair shop hire: CLT or PJ?

How should your auto repair shop hire: CLT or PJ?

The company's growth depends on the hiring of new employees. This new situation of your business needs to be within the legal procedures and must meet the limitations of your company's cash

People management: 5 tips to put into practice in the workshop

People management: 5 tips to put into practice in the workshop

Have you ever noticed how a good environment interferes with the quality of work of your employees in your workshop? When there is friendship and respect, are the results much better?

Marketing plan for workshops: learn how to develop it

Marketing plan for workshops: learn how to develop it

You have a beautiful workshop, with a large portfolio of customers, cutting-edge equipment and tools and qualified professionals. Even so, make no mistake, marketing is still very useful for you

Fiat Argo Trekking 1.3 wins approval from the workshops and passes easily in the evaluation of repairers

Fiat Argo Trekking 1.3 wins approval from the workshops and passes easily in the evaluation of repairers

The adventurous hatch of the Italian automaker has a good space around the engine and free access to the main components, modeled it managed to surprise and got many compliments

VW Tiguan Allspace Comfortline 1.4 TSi shows off wolf engine and transmission under a lamb body

VW Tiguan Allspace Comfortline 1.4 TSi shows off wolf engine and transmission under a lamb body

Appearances deceive those who expect a shy behavior from Volkswagen's discreet sports utility vehicle. Its hood hides 150 horsepower and a torque of 25.5 kgfm. The repairmen were surprised and approved

FIAT Grand Siena Tetrafuel is the only car in production in the country that runs on CNG

FIAT Grand Siena Tetrafuel is the only car in production in the country that runs on CNG

The surprise of the repairmen was not only to know that this model is still being manufactured, but it was to realize that the car's performance with any fuel is practically the same, especially in CNG

Chevrolet Onix Midnight turbo - whoever accelerated said it couldn't be a 1.0 engine

Chevrolet Onix Midnight turbo - whoever accelerated said it couldn't be a 1.0 engine

Representing the second generation, the Onix 2021, which is manufactured in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, surprised and pleased our repairmen who evaluated this car that stands out for its high torque

With over forty years of tradition, Bavaria is a reference in the maintenance of BMW vehicles

With over forty years of tradition, Bavaria is a reference in the maintenance of BMW vehicles

See a little of its history in the article and learn about the work dynamics in a workshop specializing in vehicle maintenance from a single manufacturer

Safety at work - automotive repair still has a large number of accidents

Safety at work - automotive repair still has a large number of accidents

There are several reasons for this high rate of accidents in repair shops, the main one may be the negligence in relation to existing regulations, which aim to protect workers in the sector

Toyota Corolla XEi 2.0 AT maintains prestige among repairers despite its overpriced price tag

Toyota Corolla XEi 2.0 AT maintains prestige among repairers despite its overpriced price tag

The best-selling car of all time, the Japanese sedan follows a recipe that pleases the market and workshop professionals: easy repairability, low depreciation and a high level of confidence from the automaker. And charge every penny for it

Motor sport is of great importance in the industry and also in the repair sector

Motor sport is of great importance in the industry and also in the repair sector

Check out in the article a little bit of the history of motorsport, from its inception to the present moment, and its technological and economic influence on the industry and the automotive service sector

Ford Courier with irregular idle

Ford Courier with irregular idle

See how the Ford model problem was solved

Jeep Compass Limited 2.0 Turbo shows quality, but suspension resonance worries repairmen

Jeep Compass Limited 2.0 Turbo shows quality, but suspension resonance worries repairmen

Excellence in the powertrain of the best-selling sport utility vehicle in the country since 2017 makes a positive impression on independent garages. However, loud noise from the front and rear suspensions raises suspicions in the workshops

Passat LS 78, the model that broke with old values and inaugurated a new phase in the Volkswagen line

Passat LS 78, the model that broke with old values and inaugurated a new phase in the Volkswagen line

This month we will travel back in time with a vehicle that broke mechanical and visual paradigms, the Passat was a critical success and to this day maintains a legion of fans

Class 4: Batteries – care with use, maintenance, technical references and tests

Class 4: Batteries – care with use, maintenance, technical references and tests

Most of the time it is the battery itself that warns that it has problems and this can happen in times of need to use the vehicle, especially in the morning, let's understand how it works

Volkswagen Goal 1000, a goal made to keep the champion model in the best sellers table

Volkswagen Goal 1000, a goal made to keep the champion model in the best sellers table

Taking advantage of the government's tax incentive, Volkswagen launched the Gol 1000, a model aimed at young people and fleet owners

Renault 5, heir to a noble lineage of small and practical French urban vehicles

Renault 5, heir to a noble lineage of small and practical French urban vehicles

Introduced 50 years ago, the Renault 5 proved that a small car could offer a lot of comfort as well as fun behind the wheel

Class 3: Accumulators or Batteries – Learn the functions and features

Class 3: Accumulators or Batteries – Learn the functions and features

Repair, today you will understand how energy is accumulated and stored in batteries, being the main component of the automotive electrical part. This subject is more than important if you want to become an electrical expert

Which automatic transmission pleases the repairman better: Honda or Toyota?

Which automatic transmission pleases the repairman better: Honda or Toyota?

Despite having more recurring defects than the Honda model, Toyota's gearbox has greater availability of parts for the market, including at dealerships

Which engine does the repairman consider best: the GM 1.0 VHC or the Ford Zetec RoCam 1.0?

Which engine does the repairman consider best: the GM 1.0 VHC or the Ford Zetec RoCam 1.0?

We compare two engines that competed in the entry-level vehicle market, the GM 1.0 VHC and the 1.0 Zetec RoCam. See in the article which is the best in the repairman's opinion

But are all “French people” the same after all? See the answer to this question in the article

But are all “French people” the same after all? See the answer to this question in the article

Annual survey by CINAU indicates the high rejection of these manufacturers by repair professionals and in this matter we seek to better understand this perception of the opinion-forming public about brands and models

The formula for engaging qualified audiences

The formula for engaging qualified audiences

Daily, marketers are challenged by multimillion-dollar campaigns that require high engagement rates to reach break-even points (ROI - Return on Investment)

Class 2: Learn the importance of knowing how to measure electrical quantities and performing correct maintenance

Class 2: Learn the importance of knowing how to measure electrical quantities and performing correct maintenance

In the previous class, we learned about electrical quantities and their functionalities. Today, you will improve your knowledge to be able to measure them with specific and fundamental devices such as voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter

The Chevrolet S10 High Country pickup is a model derived from the American Colorado

The Chevrolet S10 High Country pickup is a model derived from the American Colorado

The name High Country comes from the need to expand the market from this model to the Brazilian agricultural sector, which applies advanced technologies in tractors, harvesters and hydraulic implements

Renault Duster TCe receives new powertrain and undergoes evaluation by independent repairers

Renault Duster TCe receives new powertrain and undergoes evaluation by independent repairers

Veteran among compact SUVs adheres to the downsizing trend to stay in the fight for Brazil's main vehicle category

Citroën C4 Cactus manages to please repairmen for its good quality and maintenance without secrecy

Citroën C4 Cactus manages to please repairmen for its good quality and maintenance without secrecy

A well-known engine and gearbox, simple construction and easy access to spare parts were all in favor of the sport utility vehicle produced since 2018 at the Porto Real plant in Rio de Janeiro

Multispecialist Repairer Route, the largest training program in Brazil is a phenomenon on the internet

Multispecialist Repairer Route, the largest training program in Brazil is a phenomenon on the internet

Due to social distancing, the meetings that took place in the face-to-face model were innovated and adapted. After almost a year of existence, the platform is already considered the largest online training program, achieving significant numbers

Multi-specialist Repair Route consolidates itself as the largest technical update portal

Multi-specialist Repair Route consolidates itself as the largest technical update portal

The brands participating in this innovative project are: Castrol, Fras-le, Graffeno, Schaeffler and Tecfil. The five big companies joined forces and prepared special content to meet the most demanding professionals in the sector

Today there's more from Knowledge Week

Today there's more from Knowledge Week

For the professional who wants to improve himself in the automotive area, the Rota do Reparador MultiSpecialist Team will hold a whole week of lectures, more than special for the professional who is day by day in the workshop

Amarok with 160 thousand km - Complete maintenance of the fuel system, including the tank

Amarok with 160 thousand km - Complete maintenance of the fuel system, including the tank

Doing the complete service on the vehicle is the best way for the workshop to be sure of the quality of maintenance and guarantee the customer's peace of mind without leaving any doubt about the professional work carried out

Renault Master 2.5 diesel injection system defective after cylinder head replacement

Renault Master 2.5 diesel injection system defective after cylinder head replacement

One of the characteristics of diesel engines is their robustness, but as everything has limits, it is not enough to repair the head and leave other components such as the high pressure pump and injectors without the correct verification

Maintenance on the diesel injection system of the Mitsubishi Pajero with 200 thousand kilometers

Maintenance on the diesel injection system of the Mitsubishi Pajero with 200 thousand kilometers

This model is equipped with the 3.2 liter 4M41 diesel engine and even though it is a robust engine, it also needs periodic maintenance, but this was the first maintenance after so long running

Nissan Kicks wins approval from workshops and professionals confirm its good vehicle repairability

Nissan Kicks wins approval from workshops and professionals confirm its good vehicle repairability

Shown in Brazil for the first time at the 2014 Motor Show, still as a concept car. In 2016, it started to be produced in Mexico, from where it started to be imported in the second semester

Chevrolet Onix Plus gains more power and economy, but will need to regain market confidence

Chevrolet Onix Plus gains more power and economy, but will need to regain market confidence

The best-selling car range in the country undergoes downsizing, receives a turbocharger and renewed breath to maintain its leadership in the segment. Workshops approve the renewal despite an unforeseen problem with its engine

Ford Ranger Limited 3.2 surprises in the turbodiesel engine and pleases for its performance and ease of repair

Ford Ranger Limited 3.2 surprises in the turbodiesel engine and pleases for its performance and ease of repair

Access to engine components and simplicity to handle brakes and suspension are highlights of the automaker's most complete pickup; professionals only fear future supply of parts with the closing of dealerships

RS is the sporty version of the Renault Sandero with the 2.0 engine well known by repairmen

RS is the sporty version of the Renault Sandero with the 2.0 engine well known by repairmen

With the best cost-benefit ratio for those looking for sporty driving and easy maintenance mechanics, the Sandero RS has been gaining ground in the market since 2015 and pleasing both buyers and repairers

Renault Sandero Zen sedan with 1.6-liter engine and manual transmission is efficient and easy to maintain

Renault Sandero Zen sedan with 1.6-liter engine and manual transmission is efficient and easy to maintain

The evaluated model was manufactured in 2020 and Renault managed to produce a balanced car, this is what our repairmen discovered when driving and looking at the highest maintenance components

T60 Plus from JAC Motors with futuristic appearance stands out in the compact SUV category

T60 Plus from JAC Motors with futuristic appearance stands out in the compact SUV category

Is this car electric? This was the first impression our repairmen had when they saw the new T60 Plus arriving in the workshops, but when opening the hood, their imagination ended when they saw the combustion engine

Duster 2021 is more robust with the new bodywork and has CVT transmission with electric pump

Duster 2021 is more robust with the new bodywork and has CVT transmission with electric pump

The bodywork has been modified to decrease the angle of inclination of the windshield and increase the rigidity level of the unibody structure. Driving comfort is due to electric steering and recalibrated suspension

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