Car Repair Research Articles

Pengaruh Promosi dan Citra Merek Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian pada Bengkel Mobil Garasi-In

The purpose of the study was to determine the extent to which the promotion and brand image of the car repair shop influence purchasing decisions. The study used a quantitative method by distributing questionnaires to 97 respondents via Google Form. Data includes instrument analysis to assess validity and reliability, classical assumption tests such as normality tests, heteroscedasticity tests, and multicollinearity tests, hypothesis tests such as t-tests and F-tests, multiple linear regression analysis, and calculating the coefficient of determination. This provides results that promotion and brand image have a significant influence on purchasing decisions. Producing a contribution value of promotion variables and brand image variables to purchasing decisions of 68.8% to purchasing decisions..

Environmental Responsibility of Micro and Small Enterprises in The Services Sector in Baja California, Mexico, Its Effect on Competitive and Financial Performance

Objective: The study evaluates the impact generated by Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER) activities on Competitive Performance (CP) and Financial Performance (FP) of Micro and Small Business (MSMEs) in the service sector in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Theoretical Framework: From a sustainability perspective, corporate environmental responsibility and its relationship with various constructs and their interactions such as competitive and financial performance are analyzed. Method: A survey was developed and applied to 57 company managers in the following sectors: private sector medical laboratories, car repair and laundries, differentiated by the management of waste with potential environmental impact and greater demands in compliance with environmental standards. To confirm the hypotheses raised, an exploratory factor analysis and linear regressions of the constructs formed were applied. Results and Discussion: It was found that there is a strong relationship between CER and CP, however, there is no influence of CER on CP. Research implications: Service sector entrepreneurs continue to view RAE activities as expenses and financial burdens, which prevents them from taking RAE as a development strategy. They have not adopted strategies that allow them to benefit from the RAE actions they carry out, and it prevents a better environmental performance of SMEs in the service sector. Originality/Value: By demonstrating that there is no positive effect of RAE on finances, it is evidence of why the service sector continues to lag behind in its environmental performance and commitment, compared to other economic sectors at local and regional level. It also provides evidence in the theoretical discussion of the effect of RAE on the competitive and financial performance of the company.

Analysis of Potential Regional Economic Development in Bengkulu Province in 2022

Bengkulu Province is one of the developing provinces in Indonesia. The distribution of development and economic growth is still one of the main objectives of development in Indonesia, as well as Bengkulu Province. Development and growth are still centralised in Bengkulu City, causing inequality between regions in Bengkulu Province. This research aims to identify the typology of regions in Bengkulu Province, as an evaluation material for the government in determining priority development areas based on business fields in Bengkulu Province. The research method used is quantitative with sharpened through descriptive analysis. This research uses secondary data sources obtained from BPS Bengkulu Province. Based on the existing business sectors in Bengkulu Province, the primary sector or sectors that still depend on or take advantage of natural conditions, such as; agriculture, forestry and fisheries have the largest contribution to the Bengkulu Province GRDP, which is 27.57%, then the next sector is the Wholesale and Retail Trade sector; Car and Motorcycle Repair, with an average contribution of 15.82%, and the Government Administration sector with a contribution of 8.88%. Data were analysed using Klassen's typology, by dividing or grouping into 4 (four) quadrants based on business field indicators. The results of the Klassen typology analysis in Bengkulu Province based on business fields show that there is close to equity in each sector, typology in quadrants 1, 3, and 4 consists of 5 business fields, while the typology results in quadrant 2, only consists of 2 business fields (Manufacturing, Public Administration & Defence; Compulsory Social Security).Keywords: Regional Typology; Klassen Typology; Economy; Development.

The electric cars era transforming the car repairs and services landscape

The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) is undoubtedly revolutionizing the automotive industry, and its impact on the car repair and service business is profound. While exciting opportunities emerge, the shift also presents significant challenges, potentially leading to the disappearance of certain jobs and parts. In this research, we explore the impact of electric cars on the future car repair and service landscape. By 2030, EVs will constitute 60% of global car sales, underscoring the significant shift towards electric mobility. This transition is expected to reduce maintenance costs by up to 40% compared to conventional vehicles due to the simpler design and fewer moving parts in EVs. Certain body parts, including radiators and exhaust systems specific to gasoline cars, will also become redundant as EVs become more prevalent in the market. However, amidst these disappearing parts, there are emerging opportunities in the automotive industry. The rise of EVs will necessitate new areas of expertise, such as battery diagnostics, charging infrastructure installation, and software updates, creating new job opportunities for trained technicians. Furthermore, there will be a growing focus on software and electronics as they play a bigger role in car functionality. This shift emphasizes the importance of upskilling existing technicians in these areas to capitalize on new avenues within the automotive sector, aligning with the evolving landscape of electric mobility.

Identification of Occupational Safety and Health Hazards at Paint and Welding Workshop using the HIRARC Method

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is important for every company to pay attention to. Preventing work accidents can be done by knowing the existing risks, one of which is through the Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (HIRARC) method. Body Repair, Paint, and Welding Workshop "Family 99" is a small to medium-sized entrepreneurship that operates in car repair, paint, and welding services. The research aims to analyze the potential dangers found in the Body Repair, Paint and Welding Workshop "Family 99". Hazard identification was conducted in the workshop work area, with research respondents totaling three active workers. The data collection employed observation and interviews with a descriptive approach. According to the research results obtained from a total of 14 work stages analyzed, two stages had the highest risk value, namely the paint peeling stage with a risk value of 12, and the first, second, and third sanding stages with a risk value of 9. Controls that can be carried out to reduce risks include administrative controls and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for workers to work safely and comfortably.

DECISION-MAKING SUPPORT TECHNOLOGIES IN THE FORMATION OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AT VEHICLE REPAIR ENTERPRISES

In recent years, the strategy of creating a safely functioning and efficient transport complex of Ukraine integrated into the world transport network has been fixed. Therefore, the creation of a progressive system of product quality management in the conditions of car repair enterprises is considered an urgent scientific and technical task. The quality management system is a management subsystem of an industrial enterprise. Modern production systems are based on TQM principles and widely use ISO 9001 certification. At the same time, certification is based on independent third-party audits (a conformity assessment organization). The wide spread of the standard is based on the fact that it contains generalized requirements (principles) for the organization of product quality control, which can be used at enterprises that differ significantly both in terms of specialization and the scale of production (depots or car repair plants). But this is the «bottleneck» of the standard – the lack of consideration of specialized production conditions makes it impossible to compensate for critical factors affecting the final quality of products. Currently, the accepted approaches to quality assessment do not fully take into account the factors that affect the final quality of products. In order to put all market participants - railway operators, manufacturers, rolling stock repairers and suppliers in mutually beneficial conditions, a single International Railway Industry Standard ISO / TS 22163 International Railway Industry Standart (IRIS) was developed.For the effective use of tools for ensuring the quality of rail car repair, it is considered necessary to use modern management decision support systems. They will allow real-time monitoring of production processes. It is possible to use the method of fuzzy sets to improve the quality management systems of wagon repairs based on the development of separate control algorithms with decision tables. In order to meet the requirements of international quality standards, it is necessary to significantly modernize management approaches based on the creation of progressive decision support systems.

Determining the influence of wheelset arrangement in the model 18-100 bogies on the level of steering efforts in the wheel-rail flange contacts

The object of this study is the process of directing the bogies of model 18-100 freight cars along a rail track, in particular, along curved sections of the track. The task to be solved was to determine the influence of wheelset arrangement on the level of steering forces in the flange contacts. A calculation diagram and a mathematical model of fitting the bogie into the curved section of the track have been built. The bogie loading scheme by external forces, including lateral rocking forces acting on the car in a curve, has been refined. In this case, the method of pseudo-statics of the mechanical system, which is a system of nonlinear algebraic equations, was applied. The calculation module Given-Find in the Mathcad software package (USA) was used to solve the mathematical model. It was established that the misalignment of wheelsets in the frames of model 18-100 bogies was of an accumulative nature. At the maximum operating angles of misalignment of wheelsets, the lateral steering forces in the flange contacts increase by 40–60 % compared to the rated setting. These angles can be up to 0.015 rad (0.85 degrees). The field of practical application of the results is railroad transportation, in particular, the system of maintenance and repair of freight cars on bogies of the 18-100 model. At the same time, the condition for the practical application of the research results is the expediency of introducing into the maintenance system the technological operation of controlling the deviation of wheelset arrangement in the bogie relative to the rated one. The current study will contribute to the construction of a measuring system for monitoring the deviation of wheelset arrangement in the bogie relative to the rated one. This proves the expediency of introducing into the trolley maintenance system the technological operation of controlling the deviation of wheelsets and designing a device for monitoring this parameter

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND READINESS OF THE CITY OF BALIKPAPAN: TRAILS TOWARDS THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AND THE SMART CITY ERA

The city of Balikpapan has a strategic position as the main gate to the new capital city. This opportunity has a positive impact on the growth of Balikpapan City, especially in encouraging investment. The aim of this research is to determine the economic potential and readiness of Balikpapan City as the home of the National Capital with the development of a smart city. The method in this research uses a qualitative and quantitative approach, the data used is primary data and secondary data, data collection uses a questionnaire distribution technique (Likert scale) with snowball sampling. Data analysis techniques use descriptive analysis and Location Quotient (LQ) analysis. The results of this research show that from the economic aspect in Balikpapan City, this research identified a number of main sectors, such as processing industry, electricity and gas procurement, water supply, waste management, waste and recycling, construction, wholesale and retail trade, car repair and motorbikes, transportation and warehousing, provision of accommodation and food and beverage, information and communications, financial services and insurance, real estate, and other service sectors. The challenges faced by the City of Balikpapan as the home of the National Capital with the development of a smart city involve implementation that is not yet optimal, becoming an obstacle in increasing economic growth and the quality of life of the community. Apart from that, other problems include increasing waste volumes and narrowing waste storage areas in Balikpapan City

Recovering Nickel‐Based Materials from Spent NiMH Batteries for Electrochemical Applications

AbstractIn this work, we explored the recovering possibilities of nickel‐based products from the cathode materials of spent nickel‐metal hydride (NiMH) batteries collected from car repair centers in Mongolia. Specifically, nickel‐based by‐products such as metallic nickel, Ni microparticles, nickel oxide, nickel chloride, and betta‐phase (β) nickel hydroxide powders are successfully produced. X‐ray diffraction patterns suggested that all samples show high crystallinity and phase purity. Ni microparticles were recovered using a chemical reduction method from a leachate solution prepared by dissolving the cathode of the spent NiMH battery in hydrochloric acid. Notably, β‐Ni(OH)₂ displayed two redox peaks in KOH electrolyte solution, suggesting that it has excellent electrochemical potential and can be reused for the fabrication of new NiMH batteries. To validate the electrochemical performances, we examined the catalytic activity of nickel microparticles as a catalyst for the degradation of Congo red (CR) dye and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The reduction reaction rate of CR dye in the presence of a nickel catalyst was 2.17×10−3 s−1, significantly higher than the control experiment without a nickel catalyst. These results provide possible solutions for developing sustainable battery systems by recovering different nickel‐based products from spent NiMH batteries.

Analysis and Design of Customer Service Information Systems at Bersaudara Car Repair Shop Of Pangkalpinang

Bersaudara Car Repair Shop of Pangkalpinang is a business that operates in the field of automotive services, specializing in car maintenance and repair. Currently, customer service data processing still uses a manual system with Microsoft Office tools. In its application, this application cannot support fast and easy work. This can have implications for service providers towards customers, because they often encounter obstacles in the process of handling repairs and making reports. The aim of this research is to provide a solution in forming a needs analysis and documented information system design which will be developed into an information system application at the brothers' car repair shop. Based on the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) concept, the initial thing needed to produce an information system is to create a needs analysis and documented system design. The system analysis and design carried out here goes through the stages of data collection, carrying out analysis using the PIECES (Performance, Information, Economic, Control, Efficiency, Service) framework and carrying out system design using an object-oriented approach using UML (Unified Modeling Language) notation. The results of the analysis and design were tested in the form of a design evaluation using the consistency analysis method which was proven to have a consistent percentage value of 100%. The results of this design are included in the correctness category which proves that the system requirements and system design are consistent and correct.

A screening method for plastic-degrading fungi

The growing amount of plastic waste requires new ways of disposal or recycling. Research into the biodegradation of recalcitrant plastic polymers is gathering pace. Despite some progress, these efforts have not yet led to technologically and economically viable applications. In this study, we show that respirometric screening of environmental fungal isolates in combination with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy can be used to identify new strains with the potential for the degradation of plastic polymers. We screened 146 fungal strains, 71 isolated from car repair shops, an environment rich in long-chain hydrocarbons, and 75 isolated from hypersaline water capable of growing at high concentrations of NaCl. When grown in a minimal medium with no carbon source, some strains produced significantly more CO2 when a pure plastic polymer was added to the medium, some only at high salinity. A selection of these strains was shown by FTIR and Raman spectroscopy to alter the properties of plastic polymers: Cladosporium sp. EXF-13502 on polyamide, Rhodotorula dairenensis EXF-13500 on polypropylene, Rhodotorula sp. EXF-10630 on low-density polyethylene and Wickerhamomyces anomalus EXF-6848 on polyethylene terephthalate. Respirometry in combination with specific spectroscopic methods is an efficient method for screening microorganisms capable of at least partial plastic degradation and can be used to expand the repertoire of potential plastic degraders. This is of particular importance as our results also show that individual strains are only active against certain polymers and under certain conditions. Therefore, efficient biodegradation of plastics is likely to depend on a collection of specialized microorganisms rather than a single universal plastic degrader.

Investigating Fiscal Independence across Regencies and Cities in Aceh Province: A Sectoral Competitiveness Analysis

Fiscal independence is an essential aspect of assessing the economic stability of a region. Also, sectoral competitiveness is a vital benchmark in evaluating the superiority of a sector in the economy. The fiscal independence level of districts and cities in Aceh Province indicates that the budget management of all districts and cities in Aceh Province still depends on central government funds to finance regional development. Thus, through a sectoral competitiveness analysis, this study examines fiscal independence across regencies and cities in Aceh province. Using 23 districts and cities in Aceh Province during the 2014-2020 (quarterly data) of Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), this study applies shift-share analysis. The results show significant variations in the competitiveness of certain economic sectors in different regions. Nagan Raya Regency leads the agriculture sector, while West Aceh Regency dominates the mining and quarrying sector. Aceh Tamiang district stands out in the manufacturing sector, while Aceh Besar district is the centre of competitiveness in the construction sector. Bireun district showed the best performance in the wholesale and retail trade and repair of cars and motorcycles, while Aceh Utara achieved excellence in the transportation sector. The city of Banda Aceh consistently performs best in the accommodation and food supply sector, the real estate sector, and the other services/tourism sector. In addition, the findings of this study also show that from the perspective of the dominance of the highest sectoral competitiveness value per region, there are 6 (six) dominating sectors out of a total of 9 (nine) sectors observed, namely the industrial sector, wholesale, and retail, trade sector repair of cars and motorcycles, mining and quarrying sector, construction sector and agricultural sector. However, this study's findings also show significant potential for economic diversification, which could significantly improve the region's fiscal independence.

Garage Wala: Transforming India\'s Automobile Service Landscape Through Digital Innovation

Abstract: This study explores the transformative potential of Garage Wala, a burgeoning entrepreneurial venture in the automobile service industry, designed to bridge the gap between vehicle owners and service providers in India. Garage Wala's innovative business model, predicated on the seamless integration of digital technology with traditional car repair services, aims to offer unprecedented convenience, quality, and reliability to vehicle owners. This research paper delves into the genesis of Garage Wala, examining its strategic response to the burgeoning demand for accessible, trustworthy, and efficient automobile maintenance services in an era marked by rapid urbanization and the proliferation of vehicle ownership. Through qualitative and quantitative analyses, the paper assesses Garage Wala's market positioning, operational strategies, and the sustainability of its business model in the face of evolving consumer preferences and intense competition. Drawing on the latest industry data, the study highlights the critical role of digital platforms in enhancing service accessibility, fostering consumer trust, and streamlining operations within the automobile service sector. Furthermore, it evaluates the challenges and opportunities presented by the Indian market's unique characteristics, including regulatory hurdles, the informal economy's prevalence, and the increasing emphasis on environmental sustainability. The findings underscore the potential of platforms like Garage Wala to redefine automotive service paradigms, contributing to a more organized, customer-centric, and sustainable industry landscape in India. This research not only provides valuable insights for academics and practitioners but also offers strategic recommendations for similar start-ups navigating the complexities of the Indian market.

Unlocking Prosperity: Identifying Key Sectors For Tourism Development In Yogyakarta

Tourism has great potential to create jobs and improve Indonesia's competitiveness in the global market. The Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) is one of the provinces in Indonesia that has comparative advantages and good prospects in tourism. This study aims to determine the economic sectors that are the basis and have prospects for growth and to determine the development that can be done in these sectors to optimize tourism in each regency and city in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Based on analysis using Location Quotient (LQ) and Dynamic Location Quotient (DLQ), the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector, the water supply, waste management, waste, and recycling sector, the wholesale and retail trade sector, car and motorcycle repair, the transportation and warehousing sector, as well as the accommodation and food supply sector are the basic and prospective sectors in the regencies and cities in Yogyakarta. Optimization of tourism can be done through the intensification of these basic and prospective sectors through strengthening agro-tourism, waste management, local shopping, and public transportation in each district and city in DIY. By strengthening the basic sectors and taking strategic steps in tourism development, DIY can strengthen its position as an attractive and sustainable tourism destination.

ON THE ISSUE OF DETERMINING THE PRODUCTION COST OF THE CAPITAL RENEWAL OF PASSENGER CARS

In recent years, the inventory of passenger cars has decreased significantly due to the exclusion from service of the ones that have already exhausted their service life. The wear and tear of the passenger rolling stock of Ukrzaliznytsia JSC is approaching 90%. Repair and maintenance costs for outdated railcars account for over half of the industry’s expenses. In conditions of an acute shortage of newly built cars, practically the only way to maintain the operability of the car fleet is to overhaul passenger cars that have exhausted their service life. At the same time, based on the results of operations in different regions, the railway cars have different technical conditions. Also, different car repair enterprises use differing methods for calculating the cost of repairs. It leads to a significant scatter of calculation results. The article is devoted to the issue of creating a generalised methodological approach to determining the production cost of passenger cars overhaul. We have classified production costs and determined which expenses relate to the direct costs of car repair production, the auxiliary production costs, and general production costs. Next, we formulated the components of each of these groups. The article considers the main aspects influencing the formation of costs, particularly labour costs and social contributions, material costs, fuel, electricity, repairs, and equipment depreciation. It also takes into account the cost of return expenses. The proposed scientific approach allows accounting for the actual service life and level of wear of the passenger car, its type, and design features. We carried out an analysis of the factors affecting the production cost of repairing passenger cars. It makes it possible to determine rational technical and organisational solutions to reduce the cost of overhauling passenger cars that have exhausted their service life. The stated provisions have a practical orientation and can be used at the car repair enterprises of the Passenger Company branch of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia. Keywords: passenger car, repair, resource, wear and tear, production cost, expenses.

Markets and Medical Decisions

ABSTRACT This essay argues for two conclusions. First, clinical decision-making is not best thought of as analogous to the purchase of other services, such as car repair. Health-care decision-making is far more difficult, collaborative, emotionally fraught, and subject to cognitive distortions. Second, the provision of health care should not be delegated to unregulated markets. Unlike other markets, there is no reason to expect health-care market outcomes to be efficient or fair or to promote individual freedom, properly conceived. Markets may play an important role in implementing an allocation of healthcare, but they are not an ethically acceptable alternative to determining what that allocation should be.

ANALISIS PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI DAN DAYA SAING DAERAH KABUPATEN ENDE TAHUN 2013-2014

This study is to empirically determine the potential economic sector, to see whether there has been a change in the economic structure and to determine which economic sectors have regional competitiveness in Ende Regency in 2013-2017 through data sourced from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Ende Regency. The analysis technique used is the Location Quotient (LQ) analysis and Shift Share analysis, the results of the Location Quotient analysis show that the base sector for the 2013-2017 period is 1). Wholesale and retail trade, car and motorcycle repair (1.42); 2). Transportation and Warehousing Sector (1.28); 3). Real Estate Sector (1.17); 4) Manufacturing Industry Sector (1.14); 5). Education Service Sector (1.13); 6). Other Service Sector (1.12); 7). Waste Water Treatment and Recycling Sector (1,10); 8). Construction Sector (1.02). And the non-base sector is 1). Corporate Service Sector (0.03); 2). Food and beverage accommodation provision sector (0.49); 3). Information and communication sector (0.60); 4). Health Services and Social Activities Sector (0.82); 5). Government Administration, Defense and Compulsory Social Security Sector (0.84); 6). Agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector (0.92); 7). Electricity and Gas Procurement Sector (0.93); 8). Financial Services and Insurance Sector (0.98); and 9). Mining and Quarrying Sector (0.99). Based on the analysis of Shift Share, the sectors that have competitiveness in Ende Regency are 1). Growth of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Sectors; 2). Mining and Excavation Sector; 3). Real Estate Sector; 4). Corporate Service Sector and 5). Education Service Sector.

Application of Google My Business to Increase the Number of Customers

The aim of this research is to find out the level of use of Google My Business in increasing the number of customers at the RJK Motor Karawang car repair shop. Based on research results, it shows that the level of use of Google My Business in increasing the number of sales customers before the Covid 19 pandemic was said to be very good. Promotion is also an element that needs to be considered. The success of a promotional activity carried out by a company is greatly influenced by promotional mix variables. Selection of appropriate, efficient and effective promotional mix variables is the main key to a company's promotional activities. The promotional mix carried out at the RJK Motor Karawang car repair shop is personal selling. Meanwhile, personal selling involves seeking orders from government and private agencies. So there is a positive relationship between promotional activities carried out and the value of sales of services obtained. The higher the value used, the higher the sales value obtained. Because there is a strong relationship between promotional costs and sales value, the RJK Motor Karawang car repair shop should create attractive promotional activities and increase its promotional activities. The research results show that the use of Google My Business in increasing the number of consumers has a high willingness to create increased promotions also makes the company better.

Analisis Sektor Basis Ekonomi Potensial dan Peluang Kerjasama Regional (Kabupaten Ende - Kabupaten Ngada)

This study aims to find out (1) What economic sector is the basic sector in Ende and Ngada Regencies (2) What is the government's role in increasing the potential economic base and opportunities for cooperation in Ende and Ngada Regencies. The analytical tool used in this research is Location Questionnaire (LQ) analysis. The data used is secondary data in the form of GRDP values for Ende and Ngada Regencies and East Nusa Tenggara Province GRDP at constant prices in 2010 from 2017-2021. The results showed that there were seven (7) basic sectors in Ende Regency with an LQ > 1, namely the Mining and Quarrying, Wholesale and Retail Trade sectors; Car and Motorcycle Repair, Real Estate, Corporate Services, Government Administration, Defense and Compulsory Social Security, Educational Services and Other Services. Meanwhile, there are eight (8) base sectors in Ngada Regency with LQ > 1, namely Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery, Mining and Quarrying, Processing Industry, Water Procurement, Waste Management, Waste and Recycling, Construction, Financial Services and Insurance, Real Estate, Government Administration, Defense and Compulsory Social Security. Based on the percentage results of the two, Ende Regency has a score of 41.17% and Ngada Regency 47.0% which further strengthens local governments so that they need to cooperate for the two regions.

METHODOLOGY FOR STUDYING ACCURACY PARAMETERS
 IN THE PROCESS OF RESTORING THE VALVE SEATS

In this article a methodology for researching the parameters of forming in the process of processing valve seats
 of an internal combustion engine valve timing gear in an automobile repair industry was described.
 The practical implementation of this methodology was carried out using laser triangulation sensors based on the
 developed device for boring valve seats. Experimental dependences of the cutting tool displacement on various processing modes were obtained. Practical recommendations were made on the selection of cutting mode ranges to ensure
 the required precision parameters when restoring valve seats.