Mercedes-Benz AIRMATIC Suspension: Diagnostic Tips for Repairs
The Mercedes-Benz AIRMATIC suspension system was introduced in 1999 on the S-Class and has subsequently been used on the E-Class and most of the automaker’s SUVs. Keep reading for some key tips for common ailments to help you effectively get the system on these popular models in top-running condition.
Expanded Tenneco eLearning Platform Created To Help Shops Target, Sustain Growth In Ride Control Category
The Tenneco Service Solutions team is helping automotive service providers achieve and sustain impressive gains in ride control replacement and other services through a multi-faceted training program that includes dozens of free eLearning courses. The expanded set of eLearning modules, available at ExpertsLearningCenter.com, is aimed at helping tire dealers, general repair shops and other businesses
New Brand Campaign From Tenneco Encourages Consumers To Ride ‘Next 50,000 Miles On The Wings Of Monroe’
Tenneco has launched an expansive multi-media campaign that utilizes the Monroe Shocks and Struts brand’s iconic winged logo to reinforce the importance of relying on world-class ride control components to help ensure a safe, secure and stable ride. The new campaign encourages consumers to protect their driving experience and their vehicles’ handling and stability by
15 Ride Control Service Tips To Help You Sell The Job And Do It Right
The customer will not be happy if he brought the car in for a knocking noise, was sold a couple hundred dollars worth of struts and/or ball joints, etc., and the noise is still there. If he then takes the car elsewhere and the knocking noise is fixed with a couple of $20 sway bar bushings, that guy is going to think he got beat. This underscores the importance of addressing the customer’s complaint before that vehicle leaves your shop.
Air Ride Repair Vs. Replacement: Weighing The Pros And Cons Of Air Ride Repair Options
When an air ride system fails, there can be up to four different options to return the vehicle to operating condition. Some involve repairing the existing air ride system, while others involve replacing the system with springs and passive shocks and struts. All options have their pros and cons.
TRAINING: Air Ride Diagnostic And Selling Strategies
This free 30-minute webinar will cover the options you have when repairing or converting an air-ride-equipped vehicle to passive ride control components.
Air Ride Q&A: Boost Your Air Ride System Knowledge
In an effort to increase your air ride system knowledge, here are the top questions (and answers) from a recent ImportCar webinar on air ride diagnostics.
Air Ride Wake-Up Logic
Most modern air ride systems can be a mystery to service if you do not have the right tools and information. One of the most misunderstood operations is when the car is started or “wakes up” without the key on.
Luxury Air Ride Restoration And Repair
If you look at some of the premium European luxury cars and SUVs from 2007-‘10, you will find some game-changing engineering when it comes to the suspension and ride control components.
Land Rover Air Ride Replacement
Land Rover was one of the first import nameplate manufacturers to adopt a four-corner air ride suspension on the Range Rover. Over the past 25 years, the system has become more refined and reliable.
