2006 Underhood Service Repair Market Industry Profile
Welcome to the 2006 Underhood Service Repair Market Industry Profile, our in-depth report of the independent automotive repair market. This profile highlights many of the elements of doing business in today’s repair shops. The information presented is a good indicator to make short-term predictions about these shops. It’s also a fair yardstick to see how
Point Of View: Who Will Fix Cars 10 Years From Now? Part Two
I hadn’t planned on writing a follow-up to my last column, but reader response was so strong, I felt compelled to continue the discussion on the Great American Technician Shortage. Actually, I’m going to let our readers write most of this column, but I can’t let the moment go without putting in my two cents’
Mitchell 1 Adds Record Repair Content In Third Quarter
Mitchell 1 recently announced that it added an industry-record amount of new information to its OnDemand5 repair content database in the third quarter of 2006, making it the largest release of new material in a single quarter in the history of the company.
Install Visteon Alternators and Starters and Earn Free Best Buy Gift Cards with New ‘Electric Rewards’ Sales Promotion
Automotive service professionals who install premium replacement alternators and starters from Visteon Corporation can earn free Best Buy gift cards through Visteon’s "Electric Rewards" sales promotion.
Advance Auto Celebrates 3,000th Store Opening
Advance Auto Parts recently opened its 3,000th corporate store in Salina, KS. The Salina store is part of the company’s Western area, which spans from the Great Lakes to Texas and west to Colorado.
Mitchell 1 Updates ASE Test Preparation Guide
In preparation for the fall ASE exams, Mitchell 1 recently announced that its L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist guide has been updated to include the latest composite vehicle (Type 3) configuration, which represents a generic vehicle powertrain control system according to ASE.
Selling Services…Riding on Air – Or Not: Servicing Air Suspensions
Air springs and electronic ride controls provide a cushy, boulevard ride, but the ride doesn’t last forever. All air suspensions share a common vulnerability: air leaks. And when a system can no longer hold air, it goes flat. When an air ride suspension system goes flat, it can be very expensive to fix. OEM parts
Under Pressure
According to the U.S Department of Transportation, cooling system failures are the number one cause of vehicle breakdowns on the highway. Many of these breakdowns are attributed to coolant leaks (hoses, radiators, bad radiator caps, etc.), water pump failures, thermostat failures and defective cooling fans. An industry survey conducted in 2003 by 1-800-Radiator reported that
Tech Tip: Symptoms of a Worn Wheel Hub Bearing
Signs of a worn wheel hub bearing vary in severity. Some may be difficult to detect, leading to damage before corrective action can be taken. The time frame in which damage occurs is linked to driving conditions and/or the mechanical practices that were followed at installation.
Beck/Arnley Engine Management Products Meet or Exceed OE Specifications
Beck/Arnley is committed to offering engine management products with OE form, fit and function. All our products meet or exceed OE specifications.