Aftermarket Update
Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression Grand Blanc, MI — Hot on the heels of the popular TV shows Trading Spaces and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition that transform and rebuild rooms and houses, ACDelco announces its own “ACDelco Extreme Makeover” promotion. Open to Independent Service Centers (ISCs) that participate in ACDelco’s Total
Kent Automotive Launches New Website
Kent Automotive, a supplier of collision and mechanical repair products for the aftermarket, recently launched a new state-of-the-art website. The website – www.kent-automotive.com – includes new ecommerce capabilities, robust functionality and technology, a new search catalog, previous online order history and a Quick Order Pad to enter frequently ordered products.
ArvinMeritor Unveils its New Medium-Duty Hydraulic Brake Parts Family
ArvinMeritor, Inc. Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket business recently unveiled its expanded medium-duty, all-makes hydraulic brake product line. The new part number offering covers hydraulically-braked highway commercial vehicles, class 2 through 7, domestic and imports through 2005.
Two Guys Garage Hour-Long Special from PRI Airs Monday Jan. 30 on SPEED
Capitalizing on the success of last year’s broadcast, SPEED is airing Two Guys Garage hour-long special from the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show. Slated to air this Jan. 30 at 9:00 p.m. EST on SPEED, the special features the hosts of Two Guys Garage and will highlight the newest products in the performance racing industry.
Goodyear Bends Rule for Auto Heater Hose
Goodyear Engineered Products is breaking the automotive heater hose mold. It has introduced a universal heater hose system to help auto parts retailers and installers eliminate thousands of inventoried parts, while improving service, according to Todd Hechler, marketing manager for Goodyear automotive replacement products.
Tech Tip: ASC Reminds Technicians that Mazda Water Pump Twins are not Identical
When referring to a catalog, whether OEM or aftermarket, a technician will find two different part numbers for a water pump for the Mazda MPV V6 3.0 liter: one for model years 1989 to 1995 (Pump A) and one for model years 1996 to 1998 (Pump B). No problem, right? Where the problem lies is the transition between 1995 and 1996 models where the vehicle could be equipped with either pump. If the wrong pump is installed, it can lead to a big headache.
Clevite Engine Parts Releases New On-Line ePartsfinder Program
Clevite Engine Parts’ new ePartsfinder system condenses its entire master engine parts catalog into a computer program that will save jobbers and technicians significant time by quickly finding part numbers for all Clevite 77 engine bearings, Victor Reinz gaskets and Perfect Circle piston rings.
Standard Motor Corp. Launches Online Program
Standard Motor Products announced that its Standard Plus Club program is available online at smpcorp.com, offering its members unlimited access to a virtual library of "21st Century Solutions" for domestic and import cars, vans, light trucks and SUVs.
Walker Exhaust Expands Brand Offerings for Domestic and Import Vehicles
Tenneco will be introducing nearly 300 additional Walker replacement exhaust assemblies, premium and standard mufflers and direct-fit catalytic converters. The Walker brand is a “one-stop” source of replacement exhaust and emission control products for domestic and import passenger vehicles.
American Axle & Manufacturing Launches New Aftermarket Driveshaft Components Line at AAPEX
American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) launched a new aftermarket driveshaft components product line at the 2005 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. This new aftermarket product offering is featured in AAM’s new Driveshaft Components catalog, which includes: slip yokes, weld yokes, flange yokes, double cardan joint assembly kits, U-joint assembly kits and miscellaneous driveshaft support components.