Tech Tip: Four Generations in the Workplace

October 9, 2014

For the first time in history we have four different generations in the workplace. Each generation has their own work philosophy and specialty. Whether your employee is a tech savvy […]

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Million Dollar Give Away

Back to School with AVI’s Million Dollar Training Give Away! Up to 6,000 students!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] AVI is giving away one million dollars of training and is inviting you to join us in this free training give away. The promotion has not been going on […]

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2014 AVI Training Conference Las Vegas; LAST CALL!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Save this date! It’s that time to start gearing up for the 2014 AVI Training Conference in Las Vegas held on November 2nd through the 4th. This is a time […]

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Livestream, Coming soon

Free Upcoming Live Stream Courses

September 25, 2014

AVI is proud to announce new Live Stream courses on subjects that will make you a better technician! Save This Date: October 10th, 2014, analytical expert Ron Bilyeu will be […]

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Updated Course: ASE L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist

September 24, 2014

The National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is constantly updating their task list to comply with the most recent new technologies and skills required. AVI has got you covered […]

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Three Management Mistakes, Babcox

Three Management Mistakes That Can Cost You A Fortune

Mistake #1. Have your technicians compete against one another. We all can agree that competition among employees is good, but there is a right way, and there’s a wrong way. […]

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Welcome to Automechanika!

Automechanika is the world’s largest automotive trade fair and features over 4,000 exhibitors and over 140 thousand visitors from over 76 countries. AVI was at this ground breaking event in […]

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The Profit Test, LS-7

Tech Tip: The Profit Test

In service writing, profit control is one of the most important aspects to keep in mind. If you pay attention to the details and take every piece of the puzzle […]

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Close One More Sale

Tech Tip: Closing One More Sale

Closing one more sale can be as easy as taking all the necessary steps in the service writing process with every customer. In this clip, Bill breaks it down from […]

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Tech Tip: What is Horsepower

More importantly – what is the relationship between torque and horsepower? In this tech tip, Ron Bilyue explains the importance of the relationship between horsepower and torque, the important factor […]

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Tech Tip: GM Variable Camshaft Timing

In this Tech Tip Wally Mouradian discusses GM variable cam timing – the characteristics and common issues that lie within. Learn how the oil solenoid and actuator are used to […]

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Tech Tip: GM Ignition Diagnostics

September 10, 2014

This Tech Tip is taken directly from Wally Mouradian’s course on GM Engine Performance by the Automotive Training Group (ATG). This video is an introduction to GM ignition systems with […]

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Tech Tip: Misfire Causes and Tips

This Tech Tip is taken directly from an AVI Live Stream presented on August 6 2014 with Master Technician and shop owner Bill Fulton. Bill breaks down the most common […]

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Tech Tip: Service Counter Selling

Over the years, repair shops in general have gotten a bad reputation for everything from severely overcharging to high pressure sales on products and services that the customer later finds […]

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Idle Control, Ron Bilyeu

Tech Tip: Idle Control Parameters

In this tip clip, Ron examines the constant idle control parameters. If you put a larger throttle body on a vehicle the computer needs to be made aware – this […]

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C1 ASE

Coming Soon: AVI is Updating the C1 ASE Test Prep Course

Service writing plays an integral part in the general operation and success of every repair shop. The service writer is responsible for establishing and maintaining customer relationships, providing comfort to […]

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Fuel Trim

Fuel Trim Diagnosis And O2 Sensor Performance

To better understand how fuel trim numbers are generated, the ECM/PCM uses the oxygen sensor or air/fuel sensor input signal to adjust fuel injector pulse-width values. If a longer-than-normal injector […]

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Fleet Weekend Update

August 28, 2014

Welcome to the Fleet & Equipment Weekend Update! This is the best place on the internet to get a quick run-down of all the latest technical news and trends surrounding […]

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Mod Stress

Can ‘Add-ons’ Affect The CAN System?

August 27, 2014

Shortly after a male teen gets his first car, the first thing he wants to do is modify it with new wheels, upgraded exhaust, seat covers and, the most important […]

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Live Stream Survey: What do you want to learn?

If you haven’t caught on, AVIonDemand has been hosting one FREE Live Streaming Course a month. These are 1 hour courses that stream directly from our full studio in Florida […]

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AAPEX, Bill Fulton

AVI Conference Course: The Diagnostic Value of the Network Test

Join AVI and fellow automotive repair enthusiasts at the 2014 AVI Conference along side AAPEX in Las Vegas! Here is another great class that will be presented by veteran instructor […]

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Tech Tip: Hybrid Converter / Inverter Service Opportunities

This Tech Tip is taken directly from Dave Hobbs’ newest Hybrid Service course called Making Money Servicing Hybrid Vehicles. This Tech Tip covers service opportunities available to you in and […]

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Toyota Synergy Drive Hybrid Brake Job

Making its debut in 1997, Toyota’s Synergy Drive has been used in the Prius, Camry and offered on almost all Lexus models since 2006. Below are some of the basic […]

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AVI Conference Tech Tip: The Diagnostic Value of the Network Test

Solving On Board Communication Problems and the Dreaded “U” Series Codes This course presents an in-depth look at CAN BUS networking and specific module case studies. We will examine topography […]

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Tech Tip: A/C Temperature Monitoring

This tech tip is brought to you from our friends at the Mobile Air Condition Society. This is some great advice to pass onto your customers and to give you […]

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A Car Guy’s Bucket List Item: The Woodward Dream Cruise

Amidst the shambles of abandoned buildings, road construction that will never finish and out skirting areas of poverty stricken communities is an absolute gem of nostalgia. When exploring the Detroit […]

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Free Live Stream: Service Selling Skills – Close One More Job

Save This Date: September 10th 2014 at 6pm, Customer Service expert Bill Haas is teach a FREE live, online course called Service Selling Skills – Close One More Job. In […]

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AVI Conference Course: The Diagnostic Value of the Network Test

August 14, 2014

Solving On Board Communication Problems and the Dreaded “U” Series Codes This course presents an in-depth look at CAN BUS networking and specific module case studies. We will examine topography […]

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Becky Witt’s Seagull Management at the AVI Conference

August 13, 2014

No body understands business management like shop owner, technician and instructor Becky Witt. Here is a quick teaser from her Stop Running a Zoo and Become a More Effective Manager […]

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Misfire

Diagnostic Solutions: Diagnosing Misfires

Air/fuel ratios caused by leaking fuel pressure regulators and other fuel control issues can also cause general misfires on other vehicles. Freeze-frame data obtained by a scan tool can be […]

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ASE A5 Test Prep: Brake Pulsation And Runout

Being able to diagnose and solve brake rotor pulsation problems is critical to passing the ASE A5 exam for brakes. Pulsation and brake performance problems may not seem to be […]

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Tech Tip: How to Properly Install an Orifice Tube

This Tech Tip is presented by our friends at the Mobile Air Conditioning Society. Installing an Orifice Tube properly is an important part of general A/C maintenance. Steve Schaeber explains […]

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Exclusive NACE / CARS Recap

August 12, 2014

The NACE / CARS show was a great time! The Cobo Center in the heart of Downtown Detroit was packed with vendors showcasing new products, live repair demonstrations, cool car […]

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Live Stream Announcement: Service Writing Skills – Sell One More Job

Thank You to everyone that attended Bill Fulton’s Live Stream seminar on Intermittent Misfire Diagnostics. This was a true milestone here at AVI studios as our attendance surpassed 100 individuals. […]

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Hybrid, Making Money

New Course: Making Money Servicing Hybrid Electric Vehicles

There are over 3 million Hybrid vehicles on the road in the U.S. today which accounts for a good chunk of the totally amount of vehicles on the road. Hybrids […]

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