Kansas Resident Wins NAPA Trick Truck Award at 15th Summer Get-Together
NAPA AUTO PARTS, the Official Auto Parts Store of the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, awarded Hays, KS, resident Rob Boardman a NAPA Trick Truck award at the 15th Summer Get-Together this weekend in Alameda, CA, for his 1954 Ford F100 ….
Tech Tip: Do’s and Don’ts of A/C Repair
As vehicle owners in many parts of the country begin using their air conditioning systems for the first time this year, some will be surprised to find their A/C system is not functioning properly or isn’t blowing out cold air like the summer past. The following is a recap of common A/C system problems, followed by a repair fix for a poor-performing climate system on a ….
WORX Introduces Waterless Hand Cleaner
WORX Waterless Hand Cleaner is a miracle of modern science. As with its other products, WORX Waterless Hand Cleaner is formulated to be environmentally-responsible while providing you with the ….
Spring Service:The Do’s and Don’ts of A/C Repair
As vehicle owners in many parts of the country begin using their air conditioning systems for the first time this year, some will be surprised to find their A/C system is not functioning properly or isn’t blowing out cold air like the summer past. The following is a recap of common A/C system problems, followed
Meguiar’s Debunks the Top 12 Car Care Myths
With gloomy weather and poor driving conditions in the rear view mirror, April is the perfect time to give your vehicle a thorough spring cleaning. To help maintain that new car shine through spring and summer, Meguiar’s presents the "Dirty Dozen" car care myths, and the real facts on how to keep your vehicle looking its best ….
Yorba Linda Resident Wins Trick Truck Award at 8th Del Mar Rod & Custom Nationals
NAPA AUTO PARTS, the Official Auto Parts Store of the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, awarded Yorba Linda, CA, resident Randy McDaniel a NAPA Trick Truck award at the 8th Del Mar Rod & Custom Nationals this weekend in Del Mar, CA, for his unique 1938 Ford COE ….
A/C Update: Troubleshooting Smells
If your customer complains to you that his or her vehicles’ air conditioner blows out air that smells like the inside of old gym sneaker when the A/C is turned on, they are not alone. Literally. The cause – microbes that getting a free ride while growing on the A/C evaporator. Molds like damp, dark
Mitch Schneider: Train Your Employees to Trust Their Instincts
A guy walks into an automotive repair shop and this is what he sees: a technician and a service manager having a rather passionate interaction. Neither the word "discussion," nor the word "conversation" adequately captures the level of intensity they had achieved at that particular moment. It was about whether or not the little Honda Accord in the third bay ….
Tech Tip: Thumping Along in an Acura MDX
Bill secured his son James, and his dog Skippy, into their 2001 Acura MDX for a weekend fishing trip. As they drew nearer to "Camp Chasing Squirrel" on an old fire road, Bill noticed a "thump" noise from his MDX. After returning with lots of great stories and lots of wet paw prints, he called me about the thumping.
Diagnostic Dilemmas: Temperature Tantrums
Solving temperature-related, no-code intermittent failures can be a frustrating experience for the diagnostic technician because the exact level of heat or cold needed to trigger the failure is often hard to duplicate. It’s also important to keep in mind that all electronic vehicle components are exposed to temperature extremes and thus are vulnerable to temperature-related