Federal-Mogul Launches Next-Generation Electronic Catalog
Federal-Mogul Corporation has launched a dynamic, next-generation electronic catalog to help aftermarket distributors, auto parts stores, professional automotive repair technicians and consumers find high quality parts for any of millions of passenger and commercial vehicles.
Joe Gibbs Racing Streak Continues with Kyle Busch Win at Dover
Kyle Busch scored his second victory of the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season in the Autism Speaks 400 Sunday afternoon at Dover (DE) International Speedway. The Dover victory is the third straight for Joe Gibbs Racing, and the team has dominated the recent Sprint Cup schedule with five wins in the past seven races.
More Women Entering the Automotive Repair Field
More and more women are entering the automotive repair field. Jenny Yuen, a reporter from the Toronto Sun newspaper, profiles various female shop owners and technicians in the Toronto area.
Tech Tip: Avoid Damaging VW/Audi Rear Calipers
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) technology
Auto Repair Chain to Pay $250,000 for Billing Customers for Work Not Done
A New Jersey-based automotive repair chain took customers’ vehicles to state inspection sites, where inspections are free, and then charge their customers for the inspections. They also charged for jobs the shops were unable to perform due to lack of the proper equipment.
High School Runs Auto Tech III Class Like Real Repair Shop
East High School’s Auto Tech III class, in St. Charles, IL, is patterned after a real automotive repair shop. In addition to learning how to work on cars, the students also gain experience in dealing with customers, scheduling appointments and giving estimates.
Nissan Maxima Catches Fire While on Lift Causing $15,000 in Damages
A Nissan Maxima caught fire Wednesday morning while it was up on a lift at Romero Service in Indianapolis, IN. Flames from the vehicle spread to the insulation in the ceiling of the shop.
Castroneves Gives Raybestos First Win of 2010 IndyCar Series Season
Helio Castroneves passed Marco Andretti with nine laps to go to win the Indy Grand Prix of Alabama Sunday afternoon at Barber (Leeds, AL) Motorsports Park.
Tech Feature: Lack of Power Leads to Exhaust Restriction Analysis
In the early days of carburetors and mechanical fuel pumps, most lack-of-power complaints stemmed from vapor locking on the fuel pump or the fuel filter clogging. But that’s becoming the exception rather than the rule.
Shop Requires Technicians to Complete 40 Hours of Training Each Year
The Automotive Connection in New Britain, MA, does its best to stay on top of the ever-changing technology in the automotive aftermarket. In an interview with the New Britain Herold, shop owner Kenny Jones discusses purchasing the latest diagnostic equipment and making sure the technicians receive the training they need.