New ATRA Transmission Guides Available Now From AVI

Automotive Video Innovations (AVI) is excited to announce the addition of nearly 50 new repair manuals from the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA). These in-depth technical guides were created by ATRA members, who adhere to a strict standard of honest, professional service.

The manuals contain everything from basic transmission characteristics to troubleshooting to rebuilding. The print guides, ranging in length from 50 to 100 pages, feature component education, common troubleshooting practices, advanced diagnostics and information on rebuilding transmissions. Import and electronic systems are included as well.

Manufacturers covered include:
• GM
• Ford
• Honda
• Mitsubishi
• Mercedes-Benz
• Toyota

Pricing for the guides ranges from $40 to $65. Manuals are available on Auto-video.com.

Visit Auto-video.com or diagnosticnews.com for more information.

When Your Shop Is Worth Much More Than You Thought

Although every sale of a shop in which I am involved has its own unique set of circumstances, which makes my job both very interesting and very challenging, Cowden Automotive stands out as particularly memorable because I was able to demonstrate to the long-time owner, Paul Cowden, that his business was worth about three times what he had initially thought.

Case Study: Owner of San Francisco-based Import Service Shop Delighted to Discover Just How Valuable His Business is to Qualified Buyers
I sometimes share case studies of the clients I have been able to assist in my role as an aftermarket business broker and provider of intermediary and advisory services. I do that when I think the story will provide a reader in similar circumstances with new insights or helpful information.
In the case of Cowden Automotive, Inc., I acted in a consulting capacity assisting the owner and his broker in valuing the business, creating a marketing plan, finding a qualified buyer, and arranging financing for the sale.
Although every sale of a shop in which I am involved has its own unique set of circumstances, which makes my job both very interesting and very challenging, Cowden Automotive stands out as particularly memorable because I was able to demonstrate to the long-time owner, Paul Cowden, that his business was worth about three times what he had initially thought.
Needless to say, delivering that kind of good news to a shop owner is a rewarding experience. Discovering that the sale of his business would result in his retirement nest-egg being substantially larger than he had ever thought was a fitting tribute to someone who had spent his entire working career as a busy automotive service shop owner.

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