Bartec Announces SEMA/AAPEX iPad Drawing And Show Events
Bartec, an industry leader in TPMS tools and solutions, announces that in addition to all the new and exciting things being displayed in its booths at this year’s AAPEX [1273] and SEMA [40062] shows, it’s giving away Apple iPads!
Suspension Service On 2007-2011 Toyota Camry
Toyota designed the control arm on the Camry to absorb and deform during impacts so the body and suspension cradle will not be damaged. Replacement control arms are readily available for this vehicle. Pay attention to the included angle or SAI. This diagnostic angle can help you determine if the control arm or knuckle has been damaged.
Alignment Service On Chevrolet Impala And Monte Carlo, Pontiac Grand Prix And Buick LaCrosse
The 2004-2013 GM W-Platform represents the evolution of the GM mid/full-sized front-wheel-drive car. The W-Platform includes best sellers like the 2004-2013 Chevy Impala, 2006-2007 Chevy Monte Carlo, 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse. This is a “bread and butter” vehicle for every shop. This generation of vehicles is solid and easy to work on. Gone are the quirks of previous generations.
Snap-on Introduces Software Upgrade 13.4
The new Software Upgrade 13.4 from Snap-on Diagnostics is packed with high performance diagnostics specifically formulated to put you at the top of your game as a professional technician – to fix more cars faster. With the most current diagnostic capabilities for over 64 million vehicles on the road today, this powerful upgrade expands repair shops’ service reach by delivering the latest features and new coverage for all major makes back to model year 1998.
Snap-on’s New MODIS Ultra Delivers Speed, Confidence to Fix More Cars Faster
MODIS Ultra combines the quick operation and broad scanner coverage of the famous SOLUS Ultra, along with a built-in graphing meter and two-channel high-speed scope. Exclusive Fast-Track Guided Component Tests include automatic meter setup, connector diagrams and a waveform library, providing the fastest, most confident way to find, verify and replace the part at the root cause of the problem.
Building Oil Change Profits One Job At A Time
Gary Goms defends the oil and filter change, but suggests introducing the term, “recommended maintenance interval,” and explains how shops can capitalize on profitable lubrication, drivetrain, filter, lighting, battery and tooling services in the process.
Viewpoint: Service Opportunities Point To Bright Future
I recently reviewed an article from a writer that called replacement TPMS sensors a “$150 mechanical monstrosity.” I’m as cheap as the next guy, but a $150 problem for a consumer is a $150 opportunity for a shop. Furthermore, if you have checked replacement sensor prices, it’s not $150 for most popular applications. It really got my blood boiling. Even if a sensor costs $150, it could prevent a slow leak from turning into a new tire and even save a life!
Dorman Products June New Product Announcement Features More Than 280 Parts
Dorman Products has released its June New Product Announcement featuring 290 new parts, 45 of which are exclusive formerly “Dealer Only” parts. One of these new products is a PCV diaphragm for popular Volkswagen vehicles from 2012-06, which enables technicians to replace just the failed original diaphragm, not the entire valve cover.
‘World’s Greatest’ TV Show To Feature Dill Air Controls On May 20
Dill Air Controls products are scheduled to be part of an upcoming episode of “World’s Greatest,” a 30-minute TV show produced by How2Media. Dill said it will be featured as the “world’s greatest” suppler of TPMS sensors.
Newly Expanded Schrader Manufacturing Facility To Bring More Jobs to the Springfield, Tenn., Area
Schrader, a leading global manufacturer of sensing and valve solutions, will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 1 to celebrate the opening of its newly expanded manufacturing facility in Springfield, Tenn.