6 Signs It’s Time to Put Down the Pen and Ditch the Paper
There’s no time to hesitate. The surge in the aftermarket sweet spot — or vehicles in the six- to 12-year age range that will soon require significant repairs — reached 94 million in the first half of 2021, according to Experian Automotive. That total accounts for nearly 31% of all vehicles in operation. That percentage
Trust in Delphi Technologies, the OE for your ignition coils
Delphi Technologies is the only OE manufacturer that has a full-line ignition coil offering. Delphi Technologies’ ignition coil program covers 97% of European, Asian and Domestic applications with 392 SKUs, and serves as the OE on over 51 million applications. This ranges from a variety of vehicle manufacturers such as BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge,
Engineering behind chassis: high and low-friction parts
When it comes to chassis parts, simplicity is the key to success. Overengineering components can not only make it more difficult to perform repairs, but it some cases may cause earlier repairs/failures in certain scenarios. What is overengineering? Overengineering is often described as designing a product or solution in an unnecessarily complicated way where a
What Is The Cost Of A Wheel Bearing Comeback?
Every time your shop works on a vehicle, there is a potential for a comeback. The cause of the comeback could be due to technician error, miscommunication or additional failures on the vehicle. The random nature of these comebacks can make them difficult to anticipate. But, comebacks and financial losses due to low-quality or defective
Quality-Built Brake Pads and Rotors Powered by MPA
Backed by over fifty years of product innovation and engineering expertise, Motorcar Parts of America is proud to announce the addition of Quality-Built replacement brake pads and rotors to our extensive product portfolio. This full line of brake system components provides a wide range of application coverage and options for every type of driver and
REPLACEMENT TIME: CV AXLES 101
When it comes to your vehicle, there are many different components to be aware of. From whining to clunking to screeching, failing components can make noises, this could be a sign letting you know the CV axles need to be replaced. A common replacement part in front-wheel drive vehicles is the CV axle. CV Axles
Closing Tool for Recommended Repairs Goes Digital
Your customer clicks on the link your service advisor just texted. The updated repair order at the end of the link confirms her worst fear: Your technician’s repair recommendations cost more than what’s in her bank account and all but eliminates whatever’s left on her high-balance credit card. That’s when she spots a button in
Steer Into the Future with Delphi Technologies by Your Side
Potholes can be extremely damaging to vehicles—especially in terms of steering and suspension. Sometimes they’re simply unavoidable. If you notice issues with your vehicle after striking a pothole, the best thing the do is have an alignment check performed. Replacing affected parts can prevent the damage from spreading throughout the vehicle. Your vehicle’s steering and
Lifted Truck and Off-Road Applications Create Can Dramatically Affect CV Axle Life and Performance
When lifting a vehicle, modifications are made to the suspension so that bigger tires can be installed and to provide more clearance under the vehicle for off-road driving. This means the frame and body will be moved up and away from the wheels, which causes the CV axle angles to become extreme, often causing binding,
Quality-Built Brake Calipers Powered by MPA
Backed by over 50 years of legendary attention to quality, Quality-Built calipers deliver optimal stopping performance and reliability in any driving situation. Quality-Built caliper units feature OE style zinc plated finishes, all new EPDM rubber boots, and seals, and 100% new phenolic pistons. Each caliper is installation-ready with new bleeder screws, banjo bolts, and application-specific
Repair and Upgrade Solutions for Early-Model Ford® Broncos®
The Ford® Bronco® is America’s original sports-utility vehicle, built for fun and distinguished by its toughness and durability. So when you need to upgrade or repair a Bronco, choose top-quality parts that match the rugged strength of these trucks. Specifically, the axle shafts, axle bearings, ball joints, and ring and pinion gearing in Broncos built
Why Brake Rotor Quality Matters
Brake rotors are just as important as brake pads when it comes to stopping the vehicle. Brake pads and brake rotors work in partnership, as calipers compress the brake pads against the brake rotor to cause the friction needed to slow and stop the vehicle. Because brake pads and rotors can’t function without one another,
