Tech Tip: Educating Drivers About Cabin Air Filters
Most cabin air filters are flat panel filters, but some have unusual shapes so they will fit the HVAC inlet duct. Some may also be in two sections to make replacement easier. These filters can trap pollen, dust, smoke and other pollutants that would otherwise enter the vehicle and possibly irritate the nose and lungs of the driver and passengers.
Car Enthusiast Builds 1909 Maxwell DA from Scratch; Daughter Drives it Cross Country
Since there is was only one Maxwell DA known to still exist and it wasn’t for sale, Richard Anderson, who lives near Seattle, WA, decided to build one from scratch. Five years and about $100,000 later, Anderson started the engine for the first time. His daughter then drove the car from New York to San Francisco.
Promotion Brings in Seven New Customers to Arizona Repair Shop
The Chino Valley, AZ, Chamber of Commerce encouraged local businesses and residents to participate in their “$20 on the 20th” program on April 20. Bob’s Complete Auto Repair offered oil changes for $20. According to owner Bob Layton, 22 customers took advantage of the offer, seven of which were new customers.
10 Ways to Prevent & Resolve Tire & Rim Slippage Problems
Wheel slippage has long been a point of concern in the tire industry, usually with high-output engines and high-torque applications, primarily on farm equipment and commercial trucks.
AAPEX Organizers Pump Up Education Program
24 Sessions Planned for New “Inside Track” Learning Forum
Breathe Easier with Fresh Cabin Air Filters in Your Car
If you are driving a vehicle with cabin air filters you are in luck, especially if you reside in a metropolitan area where air pollution levels are high or if you suffer from a respiratory condition such as asthma or seasonal allergies. Cabin air filters capture potentially harmful particulates so they are not recycled into the passenger compartment and compromise the driving comfort of the people in the vehicle.
WIX Filters Adds 87 New Product Numbers in First Quarter of 2009
WIX Filters made available to its customers 87 new product numbers across light-duty, heavy-duty and industrial applications in the first quarter of 2009. Filters for foreign nameplate applications led the list, with more than 35 new air, oil, cabin air and fuel filter product numbers for Mazda, Honda, Hyundai, BMW, Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen, among other brands.
Professional Engine Rebuilding May Offer a Simpler, Lower Cost Way to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Several plans are currently being debated in the public forum in an attempt to find a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Most of these concepts have been debated for years – setting higher mileage standards, implementing advanced technologies, and passing “cash for clunkers” legislation. The head of one of the country’s largest engine parts distribution groups says one simple, quicker and less costly idea is starting to gain more attention – professionally rebuilding worn-out and inefficient engines of the millions of older cars and trucks now on the road.
Management: Creating a Buzz
Operating any business in today’s economic climate certainly brings with it many challenges. But tire dealers are met with a unique set of hurdles, not the least of which is consumers’ tightened budgets. You’ve probably been met with many customers who are trying to stretch their money – those driving on tires that are well past needing replaced, and those who refuse the majority of your repair recommendations, asking instead for the least expensive alternative ….
Updates on the ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Program
SEMA said this week that the grassroots efforts to prevent Congress from including a nationwide "Cash for Clunkers" program in the economic stimulus package have been successful – so far. At SEMA’s request, thousands of SEMA members and SEMA Action Network (SAN) enthusiasts, contacted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in opposition to the ….