TechSmart Invites Professional Technicians To Discover ‘The Evolution Of Parts’
Standard Motor Products (SMP) has announced the launch of a new national print and digital advertising campaign titled “The Evolution of Parts” for its TechSmart brand. The campaign was designed to showcase key TechSmart product attributes and reinforce the message that TechSmart parts are developed to solve problems for professional technicians. “At TechSmart we believe
Standard Motor Products Announces $5,000 TechSmart Scholarship Winner
Standard Motor Products (SMP) has selected the winner of its “Are You TechSmart?” scholarship search. Marcos Gutierrez of Oakland, Calif., enrolled in the Automotive Technology Program at Chabot College, will receive the $5,000 scholarship to use toward his education. Gutierrez was chosen from a field of student applicants from 31 states, the District of Columbia
Bosch To Showcase Smart Solutions At International CES 2015
Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, is continuing its presence at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2015. There, it will showcase smart home solutions, smart mobility solutions and smart devices. Designed by Bosch to enable consumers to lead convenient, efficient and secure lives, these sustainable solutions include smart sensors, energy
Work Smarter With Procedures, Measurement And Accountability
You’re working harder and faster today to stay ahead of the competition and boost profitability in a challenging business environment. You’re providing the highest quality repairs and top-notch customer service so that your shop’s car count continues to increase, customers return time and time again, and profits continue to grow. All the while, you’re on
SMP Launches ‘Are You TechSmart’ Automotive Scholarship Search
Standard Motor Products (SMP) has launched the “Are You TechSmart” automotive scholarship search, running now through Oct. 31. SMP will award one talented and deserving future technician a $5,000 educational scholarship to the college or technical school where he or she will be enrolled. To enter, students are asked to visit www.techsmartparts.com/scholarship and upload a
Mercedes-Benz: Installation guidelines for Smart Car front wheel bearing
The typical solution for replacing the front wheel hub on a 2008-‘13 Mercedes-Benz Smart Car is a front wheel hub assembly, including a front wheel hub and knuckle. However, with a wheel hub-only solution for the Mercedes Smart Car, like the one offered by SKF, the installer can press the hub unit into the knuckle
OTC Releases Smart Battery Tester
OTC has launched the 3200 Smart Battery Tester, offering near-instant battery, charging and starting system test results with a technician’s iOS or Android device. The tester clips onto a battery’s terminals and provides battery voltage and cold cranking amps (CCA) on-screen, and also displays a QR code. Using the OTC 3200 app and a smart
Listen To Your Customers – They May Be Smarter Than You Think
Preventive maintenance makes sense from both a shop and consumer standpoint. Servicing techs who point out and make necessary repairs not only help keep their customers’ vehicles in top-running condition, but they gain customer trust and confidence in the process. Consumers win by avoiding bigger ticket repairs down the road and increasing the longevity of
Federal-Mogul ‘SmartChoice Mobile’ App Selected For North American Customer Value Leadership Award
Federal-Mogul’s free “SmartChoice Mobile” app for automotive service providers has been selected for the Frost & Sullivan North American Customer Value Leadership Award. The Frost & Sullivan award is presented annually to a company that has demonstrated excellence in implementing strategies that proactively create value for its customers. Representatives of the Federal-Mogul Vehicle Components segment received the award Jan. 14 during the Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Best Practices Awards Gala in New Orleans.
Snap-on Offers Innovative EVAP Smart Smoke Machine
The patented UltraTraceUV non-contaminating dye solution accurately pinpoints the leaks that smoke alone cannot. The EELD100A features a combination LED and UV light with specialized glasses, as well as a variable flow control that manually reduces the flow to help pinpoint the exact location of a leak.