Lakeland Auto and Marine

10/08/2026

Here is the announcement for our upcoming marine training program geared towards the marine professional.

Advanced Marine Drivability V

This is the filth version of this jam packed session. This is geared for the intermediate to advanced technician who already understands the basics. Attendees will learn how adding PicoScope 7 to their diagnostic arsenal will greatly improve their "fix it right the first time" percentages, increase productivity, and improve customer satisfaction. Scan tools can only get you so far many times. Learn how to diagnose without swaptronics and without taking anything apart. Don't be a parts changer - become a valuable and sought after marine diagnostician!

Day 1 - Non-Intrusive Engine Mechanical Diagnostics. Retire your compression and leakdown testers for good. Learn how to verify engine mechanical health - both sealing AND breathing in minutes including leaking valves, head gaskets, pistons, worn cam lobes, etc.. Often times this is accomblished without spark plug removal.

Day 2 - Ignition System Diagnostics. Learn how to acquire and interpret primary and ignition patterns. You'll know instantly if the problem is inside or outside the cylinder. Locate fouled plugs, weak coils, faulty plug wires, lean cylinders and if combustion actually took place inside the cylinder. Learn how to check if an Vortec HVS distributor is phased correctly without using Mercury Marine's TSB which requires balancer tape, an LED and a 9V battery.

Day 3 - Fuel System Diagnostics. Learn how to diagnose fuel systems without using a fuel pressure gauge often times. Methods shared in this class will also tell the technician if the issue is located on the boat or engine side. Using low amp probes we'll show if an injector opened and how well the electric fuel pump is working.

Day 4 - Low Amp Current Probe Diagnostics. Solve boats that intermittently cut out, stall, buck, miss, won't start, etc. Leveraging current probes along with monitoring inputs and outputs on ECU's is the only way to mitigate swapping parts and guessing on these pesky service calls.

We'll elaborate on the other two offerings later. Classes are located @ EHOVE Career Center in Milan, Ohio in our Marine Trades Technician Lab. Plenty of hotel choices in the heart of Cedar Point's offseason for travelling attendees.

If you have any questions about the training contact Chris Hamann @ [email protected].

To register for any of the sessions call EHOVE Career Center
419-499-4663 x286 ** Space is Limited **

10/02/2026

We are closed on Saturday now until Spring of 2027.

Our business hours are:

Monday through Friday 8am-5pm

09/18/2026

Are you beating your head against the wall on a tough situation that's very intermittent? Has your company spent thousands of dollars on parts that didn't resolve the concern along with non billable labor? Do you want to learn techniques on how to diagnose boats that cut out just once a day like this one? Join us for this and much more on October 5th, 2026 at IBEX in Tampa, FL. Learn how to cut down the factory trouble code chart and increase productivity along with customer satisfaction! QR code to sign up for IBEX is on the flier. Register for this pre-conference session "Advanced Marine Drivability and Diagnostics Using PicoScope 7."

09/06/2026

We will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Our staff needs this well deserved end of summer recharge. These folks are second to none and without them we would not be able to provide the high level of service and training in our industry that we currently do.

08/26/2026

Who’s headed to IBEX?

Want to elevate your diagnostics skill set?
In this class you’ll retire your compression and leak down testers. Learn how to evaluate engine health, including locating leaks and breathing issues in under 15 minutes.

Ever have trouble setting up a Delco HVS distributor on Vortec GM marine engines? Learn how to check phase without balancer tape, a 9V battery and a led light.

Learn techniques on how to diagnose engines that cut out, stall, miss, backfire, etc without swapping parts.

All this and much more! I promise that this session will be an eye opener and well worth your investment.

08/06/2026

Join us at IBEX, International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference on October 5th, 2026 for this energetic and very informative session. Learn how to diagnose vessels more efficiently and effectively using PicoScope 7.

07/26/2026

Our owner is chairman of the AERA Engine Builders Association Board of Directors for 2026/2027 fiscal year. Their quarterly publication, Engine Professional, has a nice article about us. Check it out!

Engine Professional Q326

07/03/2026

Happy 250th America! We will be closed on the 4th. Be safe and enjoy yourself!

04/27/2026

This tip here can save you thousands of dollars and prevent costly misdiagnosis along with time missed on the water. I see these Volvo Penta and Crusader fuel pumps misdiagnosed all too frequently. Follow our page for professional and DIY marine training seminars @ EHOVE Career Center held in the offseason.

Do this first BEFORE replacing a noisy marine water cooled fuel pump on Volvo Penta PCM Crusader !!

04/23/2026

Our parts counter is now open for the season on Saturday’s 8-12!