Mighty Auto Parts Celebrates 50 Years Of Automotive Industry Success
Mighty Auto Parts is celebrating 50 successful years in the automotive industry. The privately held company has been supplying original equipment (OE) manufacturer-quality parts, along with training, technology, systems and sales support since founder Dallas “Dick” Wallace began direct-selling parts in 1963, using his VW as a mobile office.
Alignment Specs: 2010-2012 Kia Soul
The Kia Soul is one of the best selling cars of the past three years. While the usual Kia/Hyundai bits are under the Soul’s trendy exterior, it does have four different strut and spring options that can make ordering the right parts a nightmare. This is the typical “net build” vehicle with no adjustments for camber or caster. The factory manual recommends replacing parts if something is out of alignment, but the aftermarket offers several solutions to bring a Soul into spec.
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Releases 370 New Parts For Standard And Intermotor
This line expansion features more than 130 new switches including combination, multi-function, cruise control, pedal height adjustment, power seat memory and more, covering greater than 60 million additional VIO.
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Expands Coverage For Standard And Intermotor
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announces the addition of 55 new part numbers to its Standard brand and the Intermotor line of genuine import parts.
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Expands Intermotor Import Line With More Than 1,500 New Parts
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) has expanded its Intermotor line of genuine import engine control products by adding more than 1,500 import parts in 2012, bringing its total Intermotor line coverage to more than 14,000 genuine import parts.
Equipment and Tool Institute Launches Important J-2534 Market Research Study
ETI is surveying automotive repair facilities in an effort to find out more about your familiarity with and use of flash reprogramming tools.
Alignment Specs: 2002-2006 Mini Cooper
There are no built-in factory adjustments for front camber or caster. The only way to adjust these angles is to purchase adjustable upper strut mounts.
Tire Pressure Monitoring Technical Service Bulletins
What you need to know about tire pressure monitoring technical service bulletins published in 2012.
Brake Job On 2006-Current Cadillac DTS
The 2006-current Cadillac DTS is the largest sedan that General Motors offers. The DTS incorporates the K-platform as denoted by the 4th letter in the VIN. It is built on the same line as the Buick Lucerne. The two vehicles share many brake components, but option packaging is different for the Lucerne.
Alignment Spec: GM W-Platform Alignment
The 2004-2013 GM W-Platform represents the evolution of the GM mid/full-sized front-wheel-drive car. The W-Platform includes best sellers like the 2004-2013 Chevy Impala, 2006-2007 Chevy Monte Carlo, 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse. This is a “bread and butter” vehicle for every shop. This generation of vehicles is solid and easy to work on. Gone are the quirks of previous generations.