A Thorough Chassis Evaluation Must Precede A Proper Alignment
Thanks to all the potholes caused by our harsh winter weather, we tend to do a lot of alignments here in Northeast Ohio. But wherever you live, it’s a good idea to check the alignment whenever you put on a new set of tires or replace a worn suspension component. And, sometimes you might encounter a problem due to a unique chassis setup. Take the Volvo 850, S70 and V70, for example, which from 1993 to 2000 had a slightly different split rear axle setup that was adjustable.
How ‘Sweet’ It Is: Uncovering Unperformed Maintenance
Bob Howlett, owner of The Swedish Solution, Orange Village, OH, shares a vehicle inspection victory that resulted in his customer opting to get her 2004 Volvo XC70 fixed, rather than buy a new vehicle for her daughter.
Memory Lane: Getting The Krazy Kar Back On The Road
Sometimes it is the simplest of projects that end up being the most fun, and provide the longest-lasting memories.
Memory Lane: Culture Club – Restoring a Vehicle to ‘Car Culture’ Status
What some call the “car culture” still exists today as many large, organized “cruises” are held in various metro areas during the summer, as well as a number of car shows in the country’s smaller towns. This year was special because my body and paint (B&P) man and I had just finished putting the finishing touches on my old 1st-series 1955 Chevrolet 3100 pickup, which I inherited from my dad in 1973.
Even AWD Vehicles Require Regular Tire Rotations
Intuitively, one would think an AWD vehicle would not require regular tire rotations because power is constantly directed to all tires; therefore, all of the tires would wear at the same rate. But when it comes down to it, tire rotation is the second most important maintenance item that can be done to maximize tire life, and this pertains to AWD vehicles, as well.
Bendix Brakes for Teen Safety Continues Arming Drivers with Tips to Show ‘Driving Safety Starts Before Turning the Key’
As part of Bendix Brakes for Teen Safety, a digital social media campaign aimed to educate parents and teens of the importance of proper car care, Honeywell Friction Materials is reminding all drivers that ill-maintained vehicles can cause accidents, and offers the following safety tips for technicians to share with their customers.
How Tire Engineers Select New Ingredients for Rubber ‘Recipes’
With passenger tire sales in the U.S. reaching $21.8 billion last year, tire manufacturers constantly seek a competitive edge by delivering the latest high-tech products to technology-hungry consumers. In an age when cars can parallel park themselves and drivers can sync their smartphones to automatically broadcast music over car stereos, it makes sense. Just like the gadget makers, tire companies are trying to keep up with technology’s pace – and do so in an industry that traditionally sees longer product lifecycles with slow-to-moderate changes in technology.
Directions: The Price of Neglect
While it’s good for independent repair shops that more than half of American drivers said they are holding onto their older vehicle because they do not want the financial burden of a new one, about 25% of car owners today admitted to neglecting repairs and maintenance on their vehicles in the past 12 months due to the economic climate.
Yokohama Tire Corporation’s ‘Tire Tips’ Educational Video Series Returns
Hosted by Fred Koplin, Yokohama director of marketing communications, the new video in the Tires 101 segment is designed to help consumers understand the difference between various types of tires.
Yokohama Tire Corporation Launches All New ‘Customer First’ Website
Yokohama Tire Corporation has announced the official launch of its all-new, user-centric website designed to put customers first and their needs.