The AMN Drivetime podcast entertains and educates listeners, conversing with today’s top aftermarket drivers and industry leaders who are having an impact on the automotive aftermarket industry. This bi-monthly podcast offers candid, one-on-one conversations between Babcox Media CEO Bill Babcox and notable figures in the automotive aftermarket, sharing their experiences and life lessons as they have traveled the aftermarket.
Just because a jack or lift looks strong does not mean it is designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
Back in the day, lifting a vehicle was usually straightforward. Find a solid frame point, position the lift arms correctly, perform a quick shake test and get to work. Electric vehicles have added a new challenge. Technicians must account for EV lifting points because a high-voltage battery pack sits underneath many vehicles.
This episode of DriveTime features John Hanighen, chairman, president and CEO of Cloyes Gear & Products/Rotomaster. Related Articles – Cooling System Concerns: Water Pump, Radiator and More – A Trick for Selling Filters – Suspension Deflection by Design Hanighen notes that one of the company’s most significant innovations has been its timing kit strategy, which packages all
Bishara discusses how Premium Guard is using the acquisition of First Brands’ assets to expand its portfolio.
To hear more about the company’s “Driven by Possibility” motto and Tom Pitstick’s direction for the aftermarket, be sure to watch the video.
Noal discusses synthetic shortages, rising costs and how supply chain issues are impacting service and inventory decisions.
This story starts with a leaking radiator, and it’s where three things collide: inspection, maintenance, and doing the complete job.
As vehicles become more connected and software-driven, technicians are becoming part mechanic and part IT specialist.
“It’s just a brake job. How hard could it really be?” That sort of thinking can get you into a lot of trouble with today’s vehicles.
What do some ball joints, tie rods and suspension components have in common with engines?
