Tech Tip: Curing Isuzu Rear Brake Squeal/Shudder Experienced While Backing Up
Customers with a 1995.5-1997 Rodeo (UC) equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes may complain of the rear brakes squealing or shuddering as they back up the vehicle. This condition occurs without applying the brakes and may be caused by misadjustment of the parking brake assembly.
TECH-NET Professional Auto Service Raises More Than $15,000 for Special Olympics
TECH-NET Professional Auto Service recently presented the Special Olympics more than $15,000, raised through the sale of die-cast and t-shirt souvenirs of the No. 04 TECH-NET Professional Auto Service/Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics NASCAR Craftsman Truck, driven by Bobby Hamilton.
SEMA Spring Expo: Free Seminars Geared for the Professional
The Specialty Equipment Market Association will enhance its upcoming Spring Expo by offering a series of educational seminars and tutorials specifically geared for the professional installer or retailer. These bright industry professionals are constantly seeking new knowledge and SEMA hopes to fill that need by sharing the latest observations in consumer buying trends and other relevant market forces.
Bosch Wins Lincoln Award for Performance Excellence
The Robert Bosch Corporation, Aftermarket Division has won the 2005 Lincoln Silver Award for Progress Towards Excellence. The award is given by the Lincoln Foundation for Performance Excellence.
2007 Honda Fit Looks Small on the Outside, Delivers Big on the Inside
The Fit features a 109 horsepower 1.5-liter four-cylinder VTEC engine, a five-speed manual transmission or an available, first in segment, five-speed automatic transmission, and more than 90 cubic feet of passenger volume with multiple seating and cargo configurations.
CORSA Performance Exhaust Systems Now Available Through Competition Specialties, Inc.
CORSA Performance announced that its line of high performance exhaust systems, featuring patented Reflective Sound Cancellation Technology, will now be available through Competition Specialties, Inc.
Tech Tip: Clutch Replacements – Don’t Turn Them Away
Clutch replacement does not have the prestige of driveability diagnostics, but at times, it pays better. Some shops turn away clutch replacements in fear of comebacks and lost productivity. But, clutch replacement offers the shop opportunities to sell additional services that might slip past the bottom line.
CARDONE Offers Two Years Free Roadside Assistance with Starter or Alternator Purchase
CARDONE Industries is now offering two years of free roadside assistance with every purchase of a CARDONE Select Totally New Starter or Alternator. This new service is available 24 hours a day, anywhere in the U.S. and Canada and includes a jump-start or a tow for two years from the date of purchase. Roadside assistance is for passenger vehicles, vans and light trucks.
Car Care Council Unveils New ‘How to’ DVD on Hosting Vehicle Check-Up Events
In anticipation of National Car Care Month in April, the Car Care Council has introduced a new DVD with step-by-step instructions on planning and executing consumer vehicle check-up events.
Stabilus Launches Customer Road Tour
Stabilus, a designer and manufacturer of gas springs and hydraulic vibration dampers, launched its customer road tour in August 2005. Featuring a Ford F-150 truck retrofitted with Stabilus products, the tour will visit major cities around the United States, Canada and Mexico on an extensive 18-month schedule.
ASE Releases New English/Spanish Glossary
A new English/Spanish Glossary of technical automotive terms has been released by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The translations contained in this glossary represent most, if not all, of the terms a technician may encounter on the associated bilingual certification exams.
Wagner Brake Products Receives Parts Depot, Inc. Category Management Award
Wagner Brake Products has received the 2005 Category Management Award from Parts Depot, Inc. in recognition of the brand’s efforts in targeting and achieving significant increases in product line coverage and year-over-year sales.