Archive for July, 2009
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
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Using the latest equipment of any type regardless of which business you are in has always shown a positive sign to all customers. It gives them a feel that the business is up to date with the latest gadgets and machinery that they feel is required in the 21st century. As times have passed by more and more jobs are demanded to be done at a much faster pace than normal. It is just how life has become. The sample principle applied to the tire industry. Any work related to tires is expected to be completed at a fast pace. In the earlier years where mechanics were required to do the work using physical labour, it was understandable that the job would take longer than expected. However as technology has developed in all aspects of the motoring world including tire equipment, customers expect to be able to have their tire work done with in a matter of minutes. This is only achievable by the use of tire equipment. Seeing that there are such a variety of tire equipments on the market today, it really creates a dilemma for a mechanic to decide which one they would be better of investing in. Seeing that the price is in thousands, one has to be careful as it is a long term investment that will be made. If you are looking to save money and don’t mind the tire equipment being semi automatic, you will be better of going of the NTC-910 Semi Automatic Tire Changer.
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Monday, July 20th, 2009
Trying to pick out the correct tire equipment for your garage can be quite a difficult task. Especially if you require more than one seeing that you have various branches around different parts of the city or even country for that matter. With there being a large variety of tire equipments in the market today, it has made it more difficult for which ones to choose and which ones not to. In previous years where everything was done by hand, the efficiency achieved by any particular garage was not as efficient as that achieved using tire equipment. Due to this it is a definite must have in a garage based business, otherwise can have a negative effect on your entire business as a whole. Using new and up to date machinery always sends out a positive message to many customers as they feel that you are correctly equipped with the correct equipment to do the work both effectively and efficiently. One such piece of tire equipment that can be used by many garages alike is the NTC-950A Automatic Tire Changer. This is more aimed towards the garages that are smaller in size and looking to utilize space to their best advantage. All the tools that are fitted on to this particular tire equipment are made of great quality with excellent finishing. They have no such areas that are very hazardous to the user of the machine and have been designed in such a way that can be used by any individual.
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Thursday, July 9th, 2009
With the development of tire equipment matching the standards of how fast new cars are brought into the market every year, it is very difficult for a garage or workshop to know which tire equipment is needed and which they can do without. Currently in the tire equipment market today there are probably over 30 different types of machinery which are frankly, redundant. With prices ranging in the thousands, one is not at the luxury of holding every type in their garage or workshop so it is quite important to see where one invests their money and why. One of the most popular and recommended tire equipment in the market today is the NTC-980 Fully Automatic Tire Changer with Dual Assist Arms. This has all the functions that any tire equipment machine would expect to have. It offers both rim clamping from the inside and out between a range of 14 to 28 inches. It can hold a wheel with a maximum diameter of 47 inches and maximum wheel width of 16 inches. It is a heavy duty piece of tire equipment that can stand the “heat”. It is strong, durable and very easy to use. Maybe the most important feature that this particular tire equipment has is that it is very safe in comparison to other tire equipment machines on the market. Even though it may look very complicated at first with all the arms and gadgets sticking out of the machine, when one comes to use it, it becomes second nature.
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Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
The automotive industry has probably seen the largest expansion in comparison to any other market. With an increased market for motor cars, comes an increase in demand for service. Many garages and shops offer tire services which include changing tires, filling them up with air, fixing punctures etc. Times have passed from the simple “twist lift” that was used to put under cars in order to elevate the car of the ground so it would be easier to remove the tires. As technology has advanced so has tire equipment. More shops and garages are known to have a set of the latest tire equipment in the market. But they are not readily available. There are only a limited few places that offer tire equipment to business all over at competitive prices. It is a good idea to have a look around at various places using the yellow pages and the internet to find the right supplier that can offer tire equipment at decent prices. You have to keep in mind that using tire equipment will improve efficiency towards your business and in result bring more customers. So the price that you may have to pay for any tire equipment you buy will hopefully be covered in the long run. One piece of tire equipment that many tend to over look which customers feel is a necessity is a wheel balancer. It shows whether or not the wheel is actually stable and in proper shape to be used safely on a vehicle. One that you could consider that is quite cheap is the NTB-580 Electronic Wheel Balancer.
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Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
Engine oil is one of the most important aspects of a cars performance which is why one is expected to get it changed after every 10 to 12,000 miles it has be driven. The better engine oil that you use for your car, the better driving performance one will experience. Not only does it offer a better driving experience but it also maintains the health of a cars engine, which allows it to run smoothly for a longer period of its car life without any problems. Many smaller garages are known to go for the smaller 12 gallon oil changer. However if you own a large garage with regular customers, changing up to 10 car engine oils a day is nothing out of the ordinary. In such cases the last thing you want is having to go to empty out the small 12 gallon oil changer to make sure it has the capacity to hold more oil. The cleaning out process can take a lot of time especially with new health and law regulations stating that engine oil has to be disposed of safely. You would be better of draining out the drainer at the end of the day, rather than during the day as this can have a negative effect on your business. When customers come in to have their vehicles engine oil changed, they want it to be a simple and quick process. The last thing they want is having to sit and wait while you drain out your drainer so that you can basically start work. This is why it is recommended that the larger garages opt for a larger oil changer such as the NOD-18 18 Gallon Mobile Oil Drain.
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Monday, July 6th, 2009
There are said to be over a hundred thousand vehicles on the road everyday and the one thing that keeps a vehicle going after petrol is the engine oil. Every car requires their engine oil to be changed nearly every two to three months depending on the distance they have driven over that period. Maintaining healthy engine oil not only keeps the engine stronger, but also gives a smoother drive. When ever a person goes out before their morning day, the engine oil is usually checked just to show its importance. One very common duty that mechanics are often faced with is changing engine oil on a regular basis. Engine oil is quite different from normal oil; therefore making sure that its disposal is done safely is very important. Most cars hold an average amount of engine oil ranging between 1 liter all the way up to 5 liters. The change of a cars engine oil is expected to be done very quickly and efficiently which is why it is required by all garages to be equipped with the necessary equipment to do so. One that is quite popularly used amongst smaller garages is the NOD-8 8 Gallon Mobile Oil Drain. It can simply be placed underneath a risen car, and the oil can be safely drained in to a container without any worry of spillage or danger. It can hold up to 8 gallons of oil at any one time before it has to be cleaned out.
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