New Training Videos for Technicians and Counter Personnel Now Available from AASA Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council
A new series of educational videos providing information and training on proper diagnostic techniques and procedures to repair an automotive fuel-related job is now available online from the Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council (FPMC) of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA).
Jeff Crim of Kan Rock Tire Wins Grand Prize in the CARQUEST Ultimate Fan Sweepstakes
Jeff Crim, general manager of Kan Rock Tire in Flint, MI, has been named the grand prize winner in the CARQUEST Auto Parts Ultimate Fan Sweepstakes. Crim will receive a $10,000 ultimate fan experience that includes tickets, travel and spending money to attend any public ticketed event of his choice anywhere in North America.
Registration is Now Open for Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Convention and Trade Show
Registration is now open for MACS-I-MIZE YOUR OPPORTUNITIES for SUCCESS, the 31st annual Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) convention and trade show. 2011 has brought together an exciting collaboration between MACS and long-time training partner Automotive Video Inc. (AVI). Training is pricelessly valuable, but the training at this convention is priced at an amazing value.
Toyota Tech Feature: Diagnosing Today’s Complex Electronics Systems
Find out the latest innovations in scan tool technology, and what your scan tool should be doing for you.
WORLDPAC Hosts First-Time Supplier & Training EXPO
Successful event supported customers through specialized training.
WORLDPAC Hosts First-Time Supplier & Training EXPO
Successful event supported customers through specialized training.
Toyota Continues to Sharpen Pencil to Keep Independent Shops and Vehicle Owners Happy
In these difficult economic times, automotive OEMs are employing strategies to help make the price of replacement parts more competitive to help make sure repair shops and vehicle owners get what they really want – OE quality, performance and warranty at a competitive price ….
Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council Addresses Training and Education Issues
As the Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council (FPMC) strives to better provide professional technicians with the resources, tools and information to more effectively diagnose and service automotive fuel systems, we asked the latest incoming co-chairman of the council about their upcoming plans for the group ….
Carley’s Corner: A Silver Lining in Every Cloud
The economic news lately has not been good. There has been a significant downturn in the economy this year, and the prospects for a turnaround anytime soon don’t seem very promising. To make matters worse, gasoline is over $3 a gallon, utility rates are up, food prices are up, virtually all costs of living are
Alternators & Starters: How and Why These Hard-Working Components Fail
One reason why alternators have a high failure rate is because they’re always working under a load. Generating electricity to recharge the battery, run the fuel pump, injectors and ignition system, and power all of the vehicle’s lights and other electrical accessories places a substantial load on the alternator that generates a lot of internal