INSIDE
December Volume 31, No. 12
features Counter Professional of the Year By Mark Phillips
Meet Raymond Guffey III, the 2013 Counter Professional of the Year, sponsored by Affinia Group, WIX Filters and Raybestos Chassis. ....................
Tech Features
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By Larry Carley
28 Ceramic takes center stage. .......................... 30 CV joints take a pounding. .......................... 32 Engine sensors keep everything in check. .. 34 Take charge of A/C. ....................................
Mechanic Connection
By Gary Goms
The benefits of ASE certification. ...............
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44 Cover photo by Bob Self
columns Editor’s Ink
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By Mark Phillips ..................................................................................
You gotta want it.
From The Publisher
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By S. Scott Shriber......................................................
Are you ready for this?
Counter-tech
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By Mandy Aguilar ......................................................................
Sensor — not included.
Allen & Allan
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By Allen Markowitz and Allan Gerber ......................................
Counter professionals need training, too.
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