Government Regulations and Braking Performance: How Uncle Same Sets the Standards
Everybody wants safe brakes, right? You want the assurance that any brake linings you install on a customer’s vehicle will provide adequate braking and meet all applicable safety standards. But guess what? There are no federal safety standards for aftermarket brake linings. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 105 and 135, which are issued by
Tracer Products Issues New Catalog on Latest Leak Detection Tools
Tracer Products has updated its 32-page catalog to include the latest Tracerline fluorescent leak detection products. It’s packed with practical information on new products that make it easy to find all leaks in air conditioning and fluid systems. An introduction explains how fluorescent leak detection works and why it is the best method for leak diagnosis and preventive maintenance.
Bad Gas Update
How bad can it get? When the price of gasoline soared to over $3 a gallon after hurricane Katrina, people were shocked. They actually began to change their driving habits to conserve fuel by eliminating unnecessary trips, sharing rides to work, staying home in the evening instead of going out and doing what little they
Legendary Thrush Muffler Woodpecker Turning 40
According to wildbirds.com, the life expectancy of a "Hairy Woodpecker" is less than 10 years. The experts obviously haven’t heard of the legendary Thrush "Woodpecker" brand that manufactured red hot glasspack and turbo-style performance mufflers since 1966.
Walker Exhaust Expands Brand Offerings for Domestic and Import Vehicles
Tenneco will be introducing nearly 300 additional Walker replacement exhaust assemblies, premium and standard mufflers and direct-fit catalytic converters. The Walker brand is a “one-stop” source of replacement exhaust and emission control products for domestic and import passenger vehicles.
“Safe & Sound Guarantee” Brings Added Value to Premium Walker Exhaust Products
Automotive service shops installing premium Walker Quiet-Flow3 exhaust assemblies or mufflers can offer their customers benefits beyond the products’ OE-style sound and increased durability. They also can guarantee consumer satisfaction through the exclusive "Safe & Sound Guarantee" 90-day money-back trial offer.
MIGHTY SURE Nationwide Repair Warranty Program Launched
Mighty Auto Parts launched a program that allows shops to cover their customers’ repairs – parts and labor – at service locations nationwide, along with towing and rental car services if needed.
Mileage Maintenance
A mere 0.7 of a mile does not sound like much, it is about 3,700 feet, or less than one-third the distance around Daytona International Speedway. On average, the U.S. population of vehicles will get 20 miles per gallon (including light trucks and passenger vehicles). A 0.7 of a mile improvement represents only a 3.5
BALL JOINTS & BUSHINGS: Worn Components Take Their Toll on Advanced Suspension Technologies
Too often, shop owners and technicians alike assume that suspension systems haven’t changed much in the past 20 years. In reality, nothing could be farther from the truth because today’s import vehicle may incorporate a number of technologies that can be affected by worn steering and suspension components. To illustrate, we’re beginning to see electronic
Marketing Mufflers: Muffler Replacements Are a Fast, Easy Way to Improve Your Shop’s Bottom Line
Have muffler inspections become a low-priority undercar service in your shop? With the introduction of stainless-steel exhaust systems into the import market, it’s easy to forget that muffler and related exhaust parts sales are still a lucrative service that can enhance any profit and loss statement. Muffler replacements can be profitable at any skill or