Management: The Chinese are Coming
Chinese auto makers, Chery and Geely, will likely have a presence in the U.S., but the question is when? News reports in February indicated that both companies hit snags – Chery due to a lack of money and Geely because of the inability to pass trial runs of U.S. emissions and side-crash tests.
H3R Performance Offers Aftermarket UL Listed, Premium Fire Extinguishers
In a market flooded with fire extinguishers that do not meet basic safety standards, H3R Performance provides the automotive aftermarket with a UL Listed product that is legal to sell in all 50 states. H3R’s premium fire extinguisher lines, MaxOut and HalGuard, give consumers protection in case of a vehicle fire.
Advance Auto Parts Names ASC Industries a 2005 Vendor of the Year
ASC Industries was selected as one of Advance Auto Parts’ 2005 Vendors of the Year at an awards banquet held in conjunction with Advance’s recent Leadership Conference and Vendor Expo in Lake Buena Vista, FL.
Editor’s Notebook: The Chinese are Coming
Chinese auto makers, Chery and Geely, will likely have a presence in the U.S., but the question is when? News reports in February indicated that both companies hit snags — Chery due to a lack of money and Geely because of the inability to pass trial runs of U.S. emissions and side-crash tests. In the
Preventing Brake Fade: Maximizing How Friction Materials Handle Heat
Brake fade is something nobody wants to experience. When you step down on the brake pedal with a certain amount of force, the vehicle should slow predictably. But when the brakes get too hot and start to fade, it takes more and more pedal effort to get the same amount of braking force. Eventually the
AC Update: Running A/C Diagnostic Tests Before Dash Surgery
I must have worked on Mercedes-Benz automobiles for 15 years before I ever replaced an evaporator. Through the 1970s, we pulled many an evaporator out of 107 and 116 chassis models to repair a poorly designed interior drainage system. The early models had little flappers on two interior tubes that carried the condensation to a
Tech Tip: Timing Belt Replacement – Safeguarding Your Customers’ Vehicles From Major Engine Damage
Although better materials and manufacturing technology have extended the timing belt replacement intervals on many nameplates, timing belt replacements remain one of the most profitable scheduled maintenance services.
Management: How Do You Spell Customer Service?
In running a successful import service business today, you need loyal, repeat customers. Just as importantly, you also need reliable, reputable suppliers. Any way you look at it, your parts suppliers play an important role in the day-to-day operation of your shop. So choosing suppliers should be a well-thought-out decision.
ToolTech 2006, Presented by ETI, Grows as the Only Event Focused Solely on the Automotive Tool and Equipment Industry
The Equipment and Tool Institute has announced that registration for ToolTech 2006, presented by ETI, is now available online. This two-day sales and marketing event will take place April 18-20, 2006 at the Scottsdale Plaza in Scottsdale, AZ.
Wheel Bearing Failure Diagnostics
On a typical passenger vehicle weighing around 3,400 pounds, each pair of front-wheel bearings, as well as the rear-wheel or axle bearings, support saround 850 pounds, depending on the weight balance and driveline configuration. If it’s a 6,000-pound SUV, each bearing might carry about 1,500 pounds. This load is concentrated on the relatively small bearing