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While on deliveries to our mechanic customers, we often spend time to chat and learn about their experiences and share in some of their findings. Over the last few months, the team at Capital Equipment has been researching some of the critical basic maintenance items often neglected by drivers and vehicle owners and we have found some interesting findings, starting from the least neglected to the most neglected: 10. Oil Change Atleast 3 in 10 drivers fail to have their oil changed at the right time, However, an oil change makes a huge difference in protecting your engine and ensuring...

With the release of the 2020-2021 budget and the new taxation structures imposed on vehicle imports, some interesting trends should emerge over the next few months. Capital Equipment feels the following changes will materialise in the next few months:  Lower Interest Rates/Extended Loan Repayment periods Covid has definitely taken a toll on many businesses resulting in reduction in sales and revenues. From the demand side many potential car owners naturally have been affected resulting in them either purchasing lower priced vehicles or in some cases delaying vehicle purchases until some level of comfort returns. We believe that financial institutions will...

With the emergence of battery powered tool systems include Milwaukee's Fuel M18 Line, products such as their Milwaukee 2767-22 puts out a whopping 1,400ft-lbs torque of nut breaking force. What's incredible about this is the fact is that the gun is a 1/2" drive. With Milwaukee thrust into lithium ion powered batteries, it will be just a matter of time until it replaces the conventional air compressor tools. Power Undoubtedly, lithium powered tools are beginning to pack some serious punches out performing their older cousins.  Cost While head to head lithium ion powered tools cost more than air tools, for the...

At Capital Equipment we spend many of our working hours trying to understand our customers and the automotive service industry. We have identified a few quick changes you can add to your automotive service business to increase sales and customer flow. Here there are: 1. Car Wash Nothing puts a car owner in a better mood than having their vehicle cleaned. As an auto mechanic you can do a little bit extra in ensuring your client returns for business by offering a car wash service. You can consider charging for service or offer is a free special on slow days....