‘Selling’ Ride Control Repairs
A visual inspection of the shocks and struts can tell you a lot about the ride control units.
Meyle Releases ABS Sensor Kit for Targeted Replacement
Meyle says if an ABS sensor had been damaged by a defective sensor ring, it’s necessary to replace the entire wheel hub.
ACEA Oil Guide: Understanding European Motor Oils
ACEA standards are based on testing developed by the European Engine Lubricants Quality Management System (EELQMS). Think of ACEA as the SAE of Europe and EELQMS as the API/ILSAC in the U.S.
MOOG Expands Coverage By 708 Additional Part Numbers; Introduces New Website
During the first quarter of 2016, Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ MOOG brand introduced 708 additional part numbers, representing more than 130 million potential vehicle service opportunities, according to the company. The brand also launched a new website – MOOGParts.com – for automotive service professionals and others seeking in-depth diagnostic tips and the latest product information related to
The Best of The Best: Tales From the 2014 Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo
I try to attend the Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo every year, take some classes, browse the Expo, and meet up with some old friends. Classes range from hybrid service, scope and scanner reading, diesel and gas engine driveability, to shop management. Some of the top instructors gather at this convention and put together some of the best classes I’ve ever attended.
Breaking Down Why Engine Oil Breaks Down
First off, all oil breaks down. That generally will include base stocks and additives. Without focusing on performance characteristics, the most significant difference from one oil to another is how quickly breakdown occurs. Although there are many factors that contribute to the breakdown of an oil, heat is one of the most important.
Pennsylvania Auto Repair Business in Hot Water Over Shop Mural
The owners of Automotive Service Solutions in Macungie, PA, paid $18,000 to have a mural of the inside of a repair shop painted on the outside of their business. Now the bourough’s zoning board is threatening to have the artwork painted over because the repair shop did not obtain the proper permits prior to having the painting completed.
Tech Tip: Disc Brake Caliper Service
The repair or replacement of disc brake calipers has always been a controversial topic for most import shop owners and brake technicians. Some recommend replacing the brake calipers along with the brake pads, while others won’t replace the calipers unless they’re found to be defective. For many, routine caliper replacement is a cost issue and many shops deal with this issue by installing remanufactured calipers "loaded" with new brake pads.
Time and a Half
One of the hot-button issues in the independent automotive service industry is how to charge for diagnostic time. Currently, the debate is framed by two basic schools of thought. The practitioners of the first school are the shop managers who regard “free diagnostic code reads” as a marketing expense needed to lure potential customers into
News Update: Raybestos’ Simplified Product Offering is Built Around Technicians’ Needs
Raybestos brand brakes’ product offering has been re-engineered, following months of extensive research with repair technicians, the results of which can be seen in Raybestos’ new 1-2-3 brand strategy. “We conducted both qualitative and quantitative research to understand precisely what techs want and need from a brake supplier,” said Jeff Stauffer, vice president of global