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The Ten Commandments of Motor Oil Changes
By Tim Laganke, Jr. · 14 years ago
Thinking about neglecting your vehicle’s motor oil change needs? Then you need to read and heed our (tongue-in-cheek) ten commandments of motor oil change and basics!
Motor Oil Change Commandment Number One: Thou Shall Know ...
Why You Should Get a Tire Rotation With Your Next Speedy Oil Change
By Tim Laganke, Jr. · 15 years ago
Even with all the technological advances that the automobile industry has developed to make vehicles safer and more secure, there’s one thing that hasn’t changed since the days of the Ford Model A: tires are ...
"Check Engine Light"—What it Means and When to Take Your Car into an Oil Change Business
By Tim Laganke Jr · 15 years ago
If you’ve driven a car that’s been built in the last 15 years, then you’ve probably noticed the check engine light. On most cars, it’s a tiny light on the dashboard that displays the silhouette ...
Tips on Where and How to Recycle Your Motor Oil
By Tim Laganke Jr · 15 years ago
Motor oil, or what some of us refer to as dinosaur oil, can be a nuisance to handle and problematic when you don’t know the proper way of disposal. But there is help. Recycling the ...
What Oil Change Franchise Owners and Managers Need to Know about Designing a Fast Lube Shop
By Tim Laganke Jr · 15 years ago
Quick, convenient and low cost. This is what consumers want wherever they go. Have you noticed how many fast lube shops are available everywhere one goes? Some have oil changes with a carwash, a coffee ...
How to Change Your Own Engine Oil
By Tim La Ganke Jr · 15 years ago
Most of us know that when the car beeps, it is time to get gas, but that is as far as our narrow scope on good car maintenance goes. For many, a visit to the ...
The Importance of Oil Changes for Cars
By Tim Laganke Jr · 15 years ago
Changing your oil every 3,000 miles is not just a suggestion, it is a necessity. Getting oil changes for your cars on a routine basis will help to ensure the life of your automobile for ...
Buying an Oil Change Franchise: How to Evaluate Oil Change Franchises for Purchase
By Tim Laganke, Jr. · 16 years ago
Companies who opt to grow their businesses through franchising are increasing in number every year. Equally growing, is the number of people who want to own their own franchise, revealing that franchising is not only ...
Oil Changes: How to Change Oil In Your Own Driveway
By Tim Laganke, Jr. · 16 years ago
Changing your vehicle’s oil regularly is the single most important thing you can do for your car. Regular oil changes will extend the life of your vehicle and enhance its performance. Because contaminants are regularly ...
Oil Change Franchising: What You Need To Know Before You Sign Up
By Tim Laganke · 16 years ago
An oil change franchise enables you, the investor or "franchisee", to operate a well-known oil change business from a larger company, or "franchisor". This allows the franchisee to use the franchisor’s name for limited time, ...
How to Choose the Best 10 Minute Oil Change Service Center
By Tim Laganke, Jr · 17 years ago
Here are a few things to consider the next time you want a quick 10 minute oil change.
Location
Since you’re a busy person, you want to make the most of the time you have ...
Oil Change Franchising - Is it the Opportunity for You?
By Tim Laganke, Jr · 17 years ago
Let’s take a look at why oil change franchising makes a whole lot of sense and what to look for in a company that's offering oil change franchising opportunities.
Start Up Expenses
Every franchise requires ...