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Delphi Expands Support Services, Adds New Interactive Training Programs

Utilizing the latest technology available, Delphi has made it possible for the dial-up participant to access rich video as easily as if the connection were broadband.

Four Seasons Redesigns Line of Blower Motors

Four Seasons, an automotive aftermarket temperature control parts supplier, has redesigned its line of blower motors for easier installation and longer use, in addition to making specific changes to meet the needs of two singular models.

Industry Q&A: How has the Internet Changed the Way You do Business?

Five years ago, many in the industry thought the Internet would revolutionize distribution and fundamentally change the way consumers and repair shops sourced auto parts. From a business perspective, what is your perception of the Internet today versus five years ago? How has it changed the way you do business?

BMW Tech Tip: Hard Shifts/Leak at Torque Converter Seal

BMW owners may complain of difficult shifting. An inspection performed by a trained technician may also uncover noise coming from the transmission oil pump or a transmission fluid leak from the radial seal on torque converter. Refer to the following tech tip for helpful service pointers.

ACDelco Provides Spring Car Care Tips: It May be a Good Time to Inspect Your Shocks and Struts

Most owners know their vehicles require routine maintenance, including periodic inspection of their batteries, spark plugs, tires, windshield wipers, filters and fluids. But often the parts drivers can’t see – such as shock absorbers and struts, located under the vehicle – don’t get the attention they deserve.

NBA Star Announces Partnership with Hemelgarn Racing

Carmelo Anthony has partnered with veteran IndyCar Series team owner Ron Hemelgarn to put rookie driver P.J. Chesson on the track for the 2006 IndyCar Series season.

Walker’s ‘Muffler for Life’ Consumer Promotion Offers $30 Mail-In Rebate on Premium Products

The company’s "Muffler for Life" promotion, running April 1 through May 31, 2006, offers consumers a $30 mail-in cash rebate on all qualifying Walker Quiet-Flow3 premium welded exhaust assemblies and mufflers.

Tire Tech Tip: Right Size, Wrong Load Index Can Mean Liability Risk

When you sell a set of non-OE tires, do you set the air pressure the same as it was in the OE tires? Do your sales staff, manager and technicians understand the importance of load index? Can they read a load and inflation table? Can they recite, from memory, the inflation rule – that the replacement tire must meet or exceed the OE tire’s load-carrying capacity?

Management: Shop Appearance – A Few Cost-Effective Updates Will Make a Big Difference to Your Technicians and Customers

First impressions are everything, especially when it comes to new customers. The appearance of your shop is not only important to your customers, but it’s where your techs spend most of their time. If you want to make those two groups of people happy, read on.

2006 Flowmaster American Drag Racing League National Event Schedule

Flowmaster is proud to announce their continued sponsorship of the rapidly growing American Drag Racing League (ADRL).

ALLDATA Challenges You to Test Your Automotive Knowledge

Take the ALLDATA Tech Challenge! Answer five diagnostic questions correctly and earn a chance to win a great prize. The grand prize for each round is a unique boxed pair of personalized, dueling wrenches. Research the answers by clicking on the link to our test vehicle. Everyone who enters will receive an ALLDATA Tech Challenge sticker.

Management: Our Business is Still a ‘People’ Business

Can you imagine a business where you didn’t talk to your customers? The orders would appear on the printer or the cars would be lined up in the parking lot each morning just waiting to be serviced.