Twelve Michigan NAPA AutoCare Repair Centers Join Together for Mother’s Day Promotion
Participating NAPA AutoCare Repair Centers in Macomb County, Michigan, are joining together for “Project AutoCare.” This Mother’s Day contest will provide 12 deserving mothers with free auto repairs.
ALLDATA Surpasses 75,000 Aftermarket Repair Shop Subscribers
ALLDATA was founded in 1986 in Elk Grove, CA, and was among the first in the North American market with an electronic automotive repair manual. ALLDATA’s extensive database contains more than 22,000 engine-specific vehicles from 1982 to current.
Repair Shop Owner Restores 1969 Nova for Son Who Died
Wonel Brown, owner of Wonel’s Auto Service Center in St. Louis, MO, finished restoring his son’s 1969 Chevy Nova and had it on display at the 49th Annual Concours d’Elegance and Easter Car Show at Forest Park.
ASA Member Donates Repaired Vehicle to Local Family
Lehman’s Garage, a member of the Automotive Service Association (ASA), and Hennepin Technical College (HTC) have repaired and donated a 2004 Chevrolet Impala to a Minnesota family. The damaged vehicle was donated by an insurance company and repaired at Lehman’s Garage in Chaska, MN, by HTC students who were supervised by Lehman’s auto body and mechanical technicians.
When Parts Collide: Volkswagen and Audi Engine Repairs
In the early 1970s, VW/Audi designed a small, efficient and reliable engine that was easy to work on and made use of the then fairly new technology of a rubber timing belt without the possibility of damage if it failed. This two-valve-per-cylinder engine produced excellent power and economy, and really set the standard that many other manufacturers couldn’t match.
Active Safety Technology: Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning & Collision Mitigation Braking
A vehicle that stops itself may sound like something out of a futuristic sci-fi movie, but the technology is here and now. From collision mitigation braking to adaptive cruise control, find out how many of today’s next generation active safety systems come into play.
Carley’s Corner: Changing Automotive Technology Makes ‘Right To Repair’ Act a Must for Independent Repair Shops To Survive
The past few years have seen rapid change in automotive technology. More and more hybrid models are being introduced, with nearly 1.5 million already being sold to date. Direct gasoline fuel injection is replacing port fuel injection on more and more engines. Many late-model engines are also equipped with variable valve timing (VVT) to improve
Sheet Metal Repair Solution: Stud Welders and Dent Puller Kits
A stud welder dent puller kit incorporates a low heat transformer specially designed for the high-strength uni-body vehicles. With plenty of power to attach studs, rivets or shrink imperfections, these welders virtually eliminate “burn through,” a common problem associated with other models. Proper electrical connection is essential to achieving proper heat for a good weld.
Tech Tip: Repairing the Cowl Panel of the Ford F150, Lincoln Mark LT
At certain times during the reassembly of vehicles in your shop, certain parts just don’t seem to fit properly or won’t go back the way they were prior to your repair. This may have been a pre-existing condition that no one had noticed. On some 2004-2008 F-150 and 2006-2008 Mark LT (excluding Heritage) vehicles, the windshield cowl panel may not be fully seated. Or, it may be "popped up" or appear to be warped. Follow the service procedure to correct the ….
Tech Tip: Collisions Lead to Toyota EVAP Issues
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is on in a 2004 Toyota Corolla, and codes P0441, P0442 and P0446 are set. It was determined that the vehicle was hit in the left front. Verify that the Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) for the pressure sensor (located on the canister) operates correctly. This is a normally ….