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The Standard® Advantage

Standard® knows that what comes out of a repair is directly dependent upon what goes into the box. This video is sponsored by Standard®.

Oil Filter Housing Weak Points & Standard® Solutions

Engineers at Standard® have created a completely assembled Oil Filter Housing Kit.

Vacuum Pumps and Parking Brake Actuators

As the car parc evolves, so do service opportunities. This video is sponsored by Standard.

Gasoline Direct Injection Technology

Gasoline Direct Injection technology has been a key part of improving fuel economy and reducing emissions since the early 2000s. This video is sponsored by Standard.

SMP’s October Release Includes 276 New Numbers

Standard and Four Seasons continue to expand their programs for hybrid and electric vehicles.

Understanding Emissions

Modern EVAP systems are selective with how they vent vapors back into the engine. Sponsored by Standard.

Oil Filter Housing Kits 

It is common for the seals to fail and begin leaking oil around the base. This video is sponsored by Standard.

Ignition Coils

Some OE coils have design flaws. This video is sponsored by Standard.

VVT Systems (VIDEO)

It’s important to remember that VVT is a system, not a single component or a part. This video is sponsored by Standard.

Don’t Guess Which Repair Parts Are Right (VIDEO)

What’s in the box is critical when it comes to a successful repair.
Sponsored by The Group Training Academy.

Your Recommendations Matter To Customer Selection (VIDEO)

Your customers view you as the expert, and are there because they trust you. Sponsored by The Group Training Academy.

SMP Closes the Year with 214 New Part Numbers

SMP says it is committed to providing replacement parts for hybrids and EVs through its Standard and Four Seasons brands.