Dave Redinger, Author at Autosphere

Posts by Dave Redinger

Dave Redinger

27 posts

Dave Redinger is a retired mechanic with over 45 years of experience. He now works as a consultant and legal advisor on mechanical matters. You can reach him at davescornergarage.com.

In My Opinion: Travelling Through Time

Carcare Business, Mechanical-Articles, Service Provider Corner, Service Provider Corner - Events

10 Feb at 12:00 pm

A trip to Detroit is sure to help you appreciate our industry. Last weekend we planned a trip to Detroit. Perhaps you’re asking yourself, “Of all the places within driving distance of Toronto, why there?” Well, being in the car business, Detroit is where it all started. And I must…

Ode to the Ontario College of Trades

Carcare Business, Mechanical-Column, Service Provider Corner, Service Provider Corner - Human Resources

7 Oct 2019

Life was simpler before the bureaucrats got involved. When I started my radio show, Dave’s Corner Garage, the concept was that we would become a voice for our industry, and a place where the automotive industry could tell its story, talk about issues and, of course, advise the public. Included…

Safety First: Pull the Plates!

Carcare Business, Mechanical-Column, Service Provider Corner, Service Provider Corner - Management

11 Sep 2019

We could use a law to allow automotive technicians to pull dangerous vehicles off the road. I just renewed my Journeyman’s Licence(s) for the coming year. As we all know, there have been big changes at the Ontario College of Trades, and I have a feeling these changes are for…

Your Social Obligations

Carcare Business, Mechanical-Column, Service Provider Corner, Service Provider Corner - Management

19 Jun 2019

It’s time to give back to those in need. Let’s face it—we are all busy. There never seems to be enough time to get everything done. The fact is, during my career I never really gave much thought to my social obligations. Sure, I gave to charities and hospitals, but…

Turning Cons Into Pros

Carcare Business, Mechanical-Column, Service Provider Corner, Service Provider Corner - Human Resources

22 May 2019

If you’re having trouble recruiting fresh talent perhaps it’s time to call local law enforcement. I recently read a fascinating article in an American automotive magazine that really intrigued me. So fascinating, in fact, that I feel compelled to share it with you. The article was published in Fixed Ops,…

Celebrating the AutoShow

Carcare Business, Mechanical-Column, Service Provider Corner, Service Provider Corner - Events

5 Apr 2019

While the Toronto event was a great success, some are wondering about the future of the auto show in general. Since its inception in 1974, the Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS) has endeavoured to bring the latest and greatest vehicles and technologies the automotive industry has to offer to Canadian consumers…

Always Be Selling

Carcare Business, Mechanical-Column, Service Provider Corner, Service Provider Corner - Sales & Marketing

27 Feb 2019

The growing number of competitors should have you wondering how you’ll hold onto your customers and attract new ones. Competition for your customer is going to escalate dramatically in the future! Let me explain with a little background info: as I’m aging, I’m spending more time in Florida as a…

Selling Time

Carcare Business, Mechanical-Column, Service Provider Corner, Service Provider Corner - Sales & Marketing

16 Jan 2019

How much is your time really worth? I was cleaning up some old files when it dawned on me that we used to have a parts department. We carried fast moving parts in stock, including brakes, hoses, batteries, fluids, and more. We even carried specific brands for customers who drove…

Digital Marketing: The Web-Savvy Tech

Carcare Business, Mechanical-Column, Service Provider Corner, Service Provider Corner - Sales & Marketing

6 Nov 2018

If you’re not actively promoting your business on the Internet, you’re missing out. For the last two years or so, I have been teaching night school classes at a local automotive college. One of the reasons I took this position was what I would best describe as an effort to…

Alternative Fuel Folly?

Carcare Business, Mechanical-Column, Service Provider Corner, Service Provider Corner - Management

16 Oct 2018

Is it time to invest in the equipment and training you’ll need to service electric vehicles? According to a report in The Toronto Star newspaper, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives are preparing to end the province’s generous Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Incentive Program. The mainstream media is…

Posts by Dave Redinger

In My Opinion: Travelling Through Time

Ode to the Ontario College of Trades

Safety First: Pull the Plates!

Your Social Obligations

Turning Cons Into Pros

Celebrating the AutoShow

Always Be Selling

Selling Time

Digital Marketing: The Web-Savvy Tech

Alternative Fuel Folly?

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