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Test Drive: Automakers Agree to NASTF’s Service Information Standards

Leesburg, VA — The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) recently announced that it has officially established the NASTF Service Information Standards, which consist of three parts: definitions; automotive service information standards; and an information request and resolution process. NASTF has requested that each auto manufacturer renew its commitment to make service and training information

P0401 Codes and EGR Issues

As emission controls got tighter, and with the advent of OBD II, things started to change. We not only saw additional driveability complaints, but we also had the check engine light (CEL) telling the customer there was an emissions failure that had to be dealt with for the good of the environment and, in most

Buyer Beware: Selling or Installing Counterfeit Parts

… Could Leave You Accountable

Buying, Selling or Installing Counterfeit Parts Could Leave You Accountable

Until the 1980s, counterfeiting was thought of as a victimless crime, conjuring up images of knock-off brand-name watches and handbags. Today, however, counterfeiting is big business, accounting for 5-8% of all goods sold worldwide. In terms of criminal activity, counterfeiting is among the most lucrative crimes today, its impact on the global economy estimated at