Time is Money !!!

[drthrift035]

Hi. ETCG community what are some things/ anything that can be done to work more efficiently and make more money ? Please let me know. Thanks.

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[Mathieu]

Well, have a a mini powerful flashlight. Inspection camera. To see everything in the engine or under the car in daylight. When you can see is better than everything. You need also to hear something with microphone to have a better diagnostic.

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFXiZxfYVOQ[/video]

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More extensible and remote articulate camera.
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Eard noise in the car on the go whit an smartphone
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[MARK FELDSTEIN]

Great topic although I think it might belong over in the Technicians section or discussion.

Anyway, to improve productivity, I really like using a headlamp. It frees up my hands from using a flashlight, has variable power output, is really bright, up to 500 lumens, rechargable lithium batteries, built like a hockey puck, and reliable in all types of weather, rain, snow hot or cold.

My preference is SureFire like this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5f7KrTIVak

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=surefire+maximus&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=16871195027&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14909844401308485960&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_5jcy43lo4r_b

[freefalcon]

Guess it depends. If your talking about from a professional technician position like working flag/flat rate I’ve always tried to stay organized. What I mean by that is keeping the work area laid out, having my parts ready to install when I get the old part out, having my tools where their supposed to be and organized so I’m not spending 5 minutes looking for some wrench or something through a pile of tools, keeping the area I’m standing or moving around in free from clutter like old parts or packaging, when you fill a drain pan move it or empty it, that kind of thing. I know it sounds like small stuff but it’s always helped me and I’ve been working as a mechanic for over 35 years. Then it doesn’t hurt to have competent parts people and a busy shop either or of course the right tools and good repair information available 🙂

[drthrift035]

Thanks to everyone for the great posts. From being organized to having the latest technology. This line of work to me is to Exciting. It what keeps my in a good mood on days that I would be a monster. Thanks again everyone.

[Bill]

Gets lots of sleep and eat well so you have a clear mind at work.

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