Undercar Repairs on 1996 to 2005 Volkswagens and Audis
Just as we get used to the types of powertrain, suspension, brake and exhaust systems that are coming into the marketplace, something different comes along. In this article, I’ll take a look at the designs and repair of the suspension, brake and exhaust systems of Volkswagens and Audis from 1996 to 2005. I won’t be able to cover everything in this article, just some of the highlights of the various models.
All-New Monroe.com Website Includes Valuable New Selling Tools and Streamlined Navigation
Tenneco Inc.’s Monroe shocks and struts brand has an all-new, highly user-friendly website that highlights the importance of ride control replacement, describes the brand’s complete portfolio of products and delivers an array of interactive tools designed to help distributors and installers grow their shares of the ride control category.
Tenneco Boosts Rewards Available Through Popular Expert Plus Dealer Loyalty Program
One of the industry’s most successful loyalty programs, Expert Plus each year supports thousands of leading automotive service businesses through technician training rewards, consumer promotions, exclusive sales incentives, attractive point-of-sale merchandising and consumer education materials and other benefits.
Winner Announced for Raybestos ’32 Roadster Matco Tool Chest
Dean Trost of McVille, ND, was the lucky winner of the Hollywood Hot Rods “Signature Edition” Matco tool chest … the first prize in the technician-specific component of the Raybestos ’32 Roadster Pickup Sweepstakes promotion.
Raybestos Brand Releases Time Saving Quick Reference Guide
Affinia Global Brake and Chassis with its Raybestos brakes – a member of the Affinia family of brands – makes it easier for technicians to locate today’s most frequently used part numbers. The new Quick Reference Guide is a time saving identification tool for technicians servicing 2000-2011 vehicles.
SPX Donates Special Ford Mustang Race Car to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
High Bidder at 2011 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction to win car, plus opportunity to race in SCCA 2011 Pro Racing World Challenge Championship.
Jimmie Johnson, MOOG-Equipped #48 Chevrolet Increase Chase Points Lead; Crew Chief Chad Knaus Named ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at Charlotte
Four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and the MOOG chassis parts-equipped #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet recovered from an early accident to increase their 2010 Chase points lead with a third-place finish in Saturday’s Bank of America 500 at Charlotte (NC) Motor Speedway. Following the race, Johnson’s crew chief, Chad Knaus, was presented Federal-Mogul Corporation’s MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award.
FRAS-LE Hires New Director of Sales and Marketing for the North American Light Vehicle Aftermarket
FRAS-LE, one of the largest friction materials manufacturers in the world, has appointed Randy Mordue as its director of sales and marketing for the North American Light Vehicle Aftermarket.
Jimmie Johnson, MOOG-Equipped #48 Chevrolet Take Chase Points Lead at Kansas; Crew Chief Chad Knaus Wins ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ Award
Four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and the MOOG chassis parts-equipped #48 Lowe’s/Johns Manville Chevrolet moved into the 2010 Chase points lead with an impressive runner-up finish in Sunday’s Price Chopper 400 at Kansas Speedway.
Clint Bowyer, MOOG-Equipped #33 Chevrolet Win First Chase Event, Jeff Gordon Crew Chief Steve Letarte Captures MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award
Clint Bowyer and the MOOG chassis parts-equipped #33 Cheerios/Hamburger Helper Chevrolet won Sunday’s Sylvania 300 Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The race was the first in the season-ending series of 10 Chase for the Sprint Cup events. Following the race, Jeff Gordon crew chief Steve Letarte was awarded the NASCAR MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in recognition of Gordon’s sixth-place finish.