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Mahindra Chakan, a 700 acre, future-ready facility set up by automaker Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd (M&M) at Chakan, was inaugurated this Saturday by the Maharashtra Chief Minister, Mr Ashok Chavan.

Initially, the plant will have an annual installed capacity of 300,000 units, including 50,000 trucks. This will enable M&M to manufacture its entire range of products ranging from the 0.75-tonne Maxximo to the 49-tonne Mahindra Navistar truck, as also its sports utility vehicle (SUV) range it plans to launch in the U.S. The plant will initially make the full range of medium and heavy commercial vehicles from the joint venture with Navistar ranging from 25-49 tonne tippers and trucks. It will also accommodate production of other models if required by the future market demand. “We will manufacture all new products here, including the range that will be exported to the US,” Dr. Pawan Goenka, President, Automotive Sector, M&M said.
Rs. 5,000 Cr. will be invested in the first phase of the plant, making this the largest single investment in the Indian auto sector. According to Dr. Goenka, half of this has already been made, while the other half will be invested over the next 18 months.
Built as a green facility, the plant will tap alternate energy sources such as solar energy and waste heat for use in factory operations. This will reduce the consumption of LPG and electricity in the paint shop, in addition to lowering carbon dioxide emissions by 3,500 tonnes at full volume. Upon completion, Mahindra Chakan will be amongst the most eco-friendly auto plants in the world.
M&M Chakan will house paint shops, press shops and body shops, as also an engine plant with an installed capacity of 1,20,000 engines for utility vehicles and 40,000 engines for trucks. The facility employs around 1,400 people at present. At full capacity, the plant will provide 5,000 direct jobs and five times as many indirect jobs.

In today’s rushing world, it won’t be a surprise if more and more people become fascinated and interested in cars. With all the colors, shapes and sizes, it’s certainly not hard to love them. Once you develop a passion for cars, you may find it easy to make a wonderful, rewarding and healthy career by becoming an auto mechanic. The economy needs a lot of them and if you consider becoming an auto mechanic, you probably won’t go wrong with it. Since most people need cars and vehicles to perform most of their daily duties, car mechanics are going to be some of the most needed professionals in the industry. As long as there are cars, there will be car technicians.

Becoming an auto mechanic is not an easy process. Before anything, you need to enroll yourself in a car mechanic school. Auto mechanics can also become experts in many different fields, with many different specialized programs available to aid and give you the skills needed to become a successful and great automotive professional. It’s important to get a formal education from a car mechanic school; however, there are some who claim that pursuing formal educations doesn’t really prove to be helpful. They may say that since they are affected by two common factors that prevent them from getting formal education themselves. These factors are money and time. Being able to attend a car mechanic school will absolutely give them the edge over their competitors in the trade.  Read more...

Many of us consider our car to be one of our most important investments. Having a vehicle means freedom, convenience, and are a way to get around at will. You must have worked hard to put enough money away for a down payment. Each month you have to keep making your car loan payment and afford insurance coverage. However, when your car needs automotive care, the expense can hurt your budget. This is the reason why these tips for getting inexpensive car parts and auto repair tools can make an important difference in your financial bottom line.

Spending Less on Regular Repairs and Engine Repair Tools

If you have a minor repair such a maintenance problem, why not cut costs by doing it yourself? There are many books and videos that show you how to get these simple tasks done quickly. The advantage to getting it done yourself is that you only have to pay for the parts; no labor costs are involved. The auto repair shops can really mark up the parts, plus, it can cost $65 or more per hour to have their employees do the work. If you are uneasy about fixing your own vehicle, ask your friends and family if they can help you out or if they know someone who can help at a low rate. Family members are usually happy to help and don’t expect much in return; college shops cost at least half of what the repair shops cost.  Read more...

Automotive salvaging is a comparatively profitable industry. These business entities function by storing old, inactive, unwanted or damaged vehicles that may eventually be dismantled for their parts and/or scrap metal. These parts are then sold to individuals or manufacturers who will use these parts as necessitated. People will often use these parts to replace parts in their privately owned automobiles while manufacturers will recondition these parts and resell them with specialized warranties.

Many auto salvaging companies use innovative technology to make locating the associated vehicles less difficult. They place special codes on these automobiles which are then entered in a computerized database. This method of cataloging automobiles and their corresponding parts not only makes it a much easier process to find the exact vehicle or part desired but also connects multiple salvaging companies like those in Illinois to other salvaging yards across the United States. Many modern salvaging yards also have showrooms to show their offerings in an accommodating environment.

The parts that may be retrieved from a vehicle include the wipers, headlights, side mirrors, rear view mirror, engine, transmission and so forth. These parts may still be operational especially if the automobile that has been brought to the salvage yard is a fairly new automobile that had met its demise in a vehicular collision which curtailed its years of active service. Sometimes people may abandon their automobiles if they do not think that the work required to restore them to their original condition is cost effective. These cars are also of great value to salvage yard owners. Another profitable portion of the inventory are older modeled automobiles that may no longer be manufactured. These older models are especially worthwhile to car restoration enthusiasts who perform restorations on older classically modeled vehicles.  Read more...

There are millions of automobiles riding along on the roads. Their repair and maintenance is crucial. Automotive equipment and auto lift repair parts are a very important part of these two processes. An auto lift is the equipment that is used to lift the heavy vehicles well above the ground. This is done either to transport them to higher ground or to do repairs underneath them. These lifts come in many forms like in-ground lifts, runway lifts, four-post lifts, two-post surface mounted lifts, etc. These lifts operate in different ways and they require different sets of maintenance drills. It is essential to make sure that these lifts are in good working condition and maintained frequently to avoid accidents and injuries. The auto lift repair parts purchased should be of good quality and able to withstand wear and tear to a large extent. There are many suppliers who supply these parts.

Many of them are already dealers in the automotive tools and equipments and know exactly what is required for their maintenance. Other automotive equipment generally supplied by these companies include jacks, reels, tire changers, air compressors, lubricant pumps, battery chargers, etc. It is always wise to buy these parts from reputed companies and brands to avoid the purchase of cheap and faulty parts. Ensure that the parts are industry approved and meet the industry standards. It is not wise to go for the cheapest stuff in this case. Quality is more important than price here. An important point to remember is to ensure that the repair work is carried out by a well trained technician who is experienced in the field. He will not only do a good job in making the repairs but will also be able to give sound advice regarding maintenance. Repairing the auto lift is a much better option that buying a new one for several reasons. For one thing, new equipment is very costly. It is more feasible to do the repair work with auto lift repair parts.  Read more...