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Swaybar Tune Up

A long time ago in a service bay far away, the average tread life of a bias ply tire was 20,000 miles. Even with belted bias ply tires, you did well to get 30,000 miles. Shocks, ball joints and bushings averaged out at 40,000. Today, modern radials can get 60,000 and suspension parts can go

Monotube Shocks

From the outside, most shock absorbers and struts look pretty much alike: a round steel tube that telescopes up and down with bushings or fittings on both ends. But inside there can be significant design differences that affect not only the ride control characteristics and performance of the damper, but also its cost. Last month,

Diagnostic Solutions: Noise, Vibration & Harshness Diagnosis

Since the earliest days of the automotive service business, “squeak and rattle” diagnostics has become a euphemism for low-profit, nuisance repair work. Unfortunately for those of us in the auto repair business, even our best customers have the occasional need for noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) diagnostics. On the plus side, if NVH diagnostics are

Universal Technical Institute Teams Up with NASCAR Angels

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has teamed up with NASCAR Angels, NASCAR’s nationally-syndicated reality television show that helps deserving people in need of a transportation fix, to promote the importance of car care and the value of automotive technicians. As a major sponsor of the TV show, UTI will be fully-integrated via in-show billboards and commercials, as well as branding, product placement and a scholarship promotion.

What Are the Advantages of Twin-Tube Shocks?

Twin tube shocks and struts have been used as original equipment on most vehicles for many years. But in recent years, we’ve also seen more monotube shocks and struts being used as original equipment dampers on sports and performance vehicles. So what’s the difference and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each design? This

Management: 50 Tips to Improve Your Shop in 2008

Andrew Markel, editor of BRAKE & FRONT END magazine, offers 50 pointers that shop managers and technicians can use to improve their service shop in 2008.

Viewpoint: 50 Tips to Improve your Shop in 2008

Increase the labor rate. Chances are your customers will not notice. Send fewer cars to the dealership. Buy better uniforms. Secretly shop the competition. Attend more training. Take down all the old, dirty or out-of-date “push/pull” or “we install” stickers off your front door. Use your shop management system more effectively. Explore all menus and

Suspension & Brake Repairs: Ensure Customer Service and Safe Vehicle Operation

This month, we find ourselves in a familiar environment — under a car or in the wheel well. The good news is you’re under a Mazda car or truck that will present few surprises in terms of service procedures, while providing the additional service opportunities we’ve come to expect from undercar repairs. A vehicle can

Tenneco Announces Major Coverage Expansion for Monroe Ride Control Line

Tenneco Inc. has announced an expansion of its Monroe ride control product line for 2008, introducing more than 150 new part numbers. Tenneco has added more than 700 ride control SKUs over the past five years, demonstrating the company’s commitment to industry-leading coverage of the North American passenger car population.

Spirit of the Wild: Snap-on Teams Up with Ted Nugent

For technicians who love to pack up the truck Friday after work with rods, rifles and bows and head for the woods – there’s a new tool box designed just for you. Snap-on Tools has teamed up with legendary rocker and gonzo sportsman, Ted Nugent, to introduce a new line of limited edition roll cabinets and accessories.