MAHLE Service Solutions Becomes Official Name For MAHLE Aftermarket Tool And Equipment Division
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. recently announced that MAHLE Service Solutions is now the official name for the company’s division specializing in the tool and equipment segment.
Pro-Cut Launches BrakeSaver Branded Brake Service
The BrakeSaver program combines the company’s brake service equipment with the sales and marketing support to make it a standalone profit center for your shop. And it’s backed by a 90-day money-back guarantee.
Steve’s European Automotive Delivers 30 Years Of Top-Notch Customer Service
Steve Fowler has learned a thing or two when it comes to owning and operating a successful independent automotive repair shop. Even though he opened his namesake shop 30 years ago, Fowler says he’s always working to better not only his business, but his employees and customer service as well. For Fowler, Steve’s European Automotive is the shop it is today for four main reasons.
Reading Tire Wear Patterns
Modern tire construction has generally trended toward low aspect ratio tire casings with more flexible sidewalls and rigid treads. Although this type of construction has made tires less sensitive to negative camber angles used in many current steering geometry designs, many types of tire wear patterns continue to indicate problems in a vehicle’s steering geometry.
Relying On Tires
Electronic Stability Control – ESC – introduced in 1995 and touted as the second most important advancement in auto safety after seat belts, became standard equipment on every 2012 passenger vehicle. ESC is supposed to help drivers maintain safe control of their vehicles and prevent accidents. However, it will be the tires that determine the effectiveness of ESC for every vehicle.
MAHLE Clevite Outlines Plans For Aftermarket Tool & Equipment Division
At a news conference at AAPEX in Las Vegas, MAHLE Clevite outlined future plans for its new division specializing in the tool and equipment segment. Max Dull, who was recently named manager of the new division in North America, said the company will announce a new name for the division during the first quarter of 2014.
Consider TPMS When Changing To Winter Tires
The time to change to and from snow tires is both a regional and personal decision. Whenever it takes place, a changeover brings with it a need for consumers to make some decisions. To purchase or not purchase a second set of wheels needs to be followed with questions about TPMS sensors.
COATS Unveils Two New Tire Changers At 2013 SEMA
Hennessy Industries, manufacturer of COATS tire service equipment, is debuting two new tire changers at 2013 SEMA, both of which are set to be available for purchase this December. COATS’ popular line of X-Series tire changers has been refreshed to include new features and increased clamping capacity, and the company has also introduced the ProGuard Plus Leverless Tire Changer – designed to make servicing advanced applications easier for technicians.
MAHLE Clevite Increases Presence At AAPEX With Addition Of MAHLE RTI Automotive Maintenance Equipment
MAHLE Clevite Inc. has expanded its booth display at this year’s AAPEX Show, more than doubling the size of last year’s booth. MAHLE Clevite says the larger booth size provides the company with more room to highlight its full range of products and exemplify its commitment to the North American automotive aftermarket.
Rotary Lift Shockwave-Equipped Lifts Improve Efficiency For Tire Discounters
Every new store Tire Discounters builds now features Shockwave-equipped two-post lifts. Tire Discounters is also gradually replacing lifts in existing stores with Rotary Lift Shockwave-equipped two-post lifts to increase bay productivity.