Import Car Repair
TPMS Diagnostic And Replacement Tips

The latest TPMS tools are part diagnostic scan tool and part low-power radio wave diagnostic tools.

Regen Takes Its Place In The Brake Market

Regenerative braking is common in electric cars built by manufacturers like Nissan, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Hyundai and Tesla.

U-Joint Replacement Tips And Techniques

Installing a U-joint correctly more often than not requires special tools.

Driveshaft Universal Joint Tips And Techniques

Many vehicles use a “staked” universal joint, which means it is welded or locked in place.

DIAGNOSTIC TEST DRIVE FOR DRIVETRAIN

Driveshaft problems can be spotted from the moment you put the vehicle in gear to pull it into a bay. As the power is transmitted from the transmission to the rear axle, the slack from worn or damaged components is taken up, resulting in a sudden crunch or pop. Once the vehicle is moving, you

Brake Line Replacement Options

We’ve got all the rules for replacing brake lines for you right here.

How Shocks And Struts Contribute To Ride Comfort

The valving in most replacement shocks is designed for the specific application.

Tech Tip: Brake Pad Efficiency with Burnishing

Old rotors should be replaced or resurfaced, and the hub-mounting surface should be cleaned thoroughly.

ZF Tech Tip: Recognizing Chassis, Steering Systems Damage Patterns

Technicians should particularly check whether the rubber bellows on the joints are worn, damaged or leaking. Because any splash water that gets in washes out the special grease, this then allows dirt particles to enter the joint.

BCA Bearings Tech Tip: How Does Lubrication Impact Bearing Functionality?

The primary role of lubrication is to reduce friction between bearing components and adjacent components such as the spindle or axle.

Nivomat Shocks: Mechanical Load Leveling

Since Nivomat is mechanical, the vehicle needs to be moving before the pump starts to work.

Understanding Catalytic Converters

When servicing catalytic converters, it’s important to have a basic understanding of how they operate.