Stellantis Expands, Enhances Parts Business
Stellantis’s bproauto aftermarket parts brand is expanding to North America with 30 parts categories.
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
Mercedes-Benz Hydraulic Suspension Evolution
Do’s, Don’ts and Did You Knows about Mercedes-Benz’s diverse hydraulic suspension systems.
Kaeser Compressors Introduces Redesigned SM Series Rotary Screw Compressors
The new SM 7.5, SM 10, SM 15, and SFC 8 models are the latest examples of Kaeser Compressors’ ongoing commitment to product developments designed to reduce customers’ energy costs, improve overall performance and extend service life, said the company.
Mercedes-Benz Hydraulic Suspension: Dos, Don’ts And Did-You-Knows
It doesn’t seem that long ago when the closest we came to any kind of active suspension on a Mercedes-Benz was the self-leveling rear suspension systems on the station wagons and 560 models (SEL sedan and the SEC coupe). Of course, there were some exceptions – European models and the 450SEL 6.9 starting in the late ’70s were available with hydraulic suspension at all four corners.
Are You Getting Enough Labor On Some Jobs?
Some repair operations have finality to them. By that, I am referring to jobs that do not require additional labor after the job is complete. For example; installing a tail light lens, set of wipers, an air filter or cabin filter. Once these jobs are done, they are done. There are other labor operations, such
Building Oil Change Profits One Job At A Time
Gary Goms defends the oil and filter change, but suggests introducing the term, “recommended maintenance interval,” and explains how shops can capitalize on profitable lubrication, drivetrain, filter, lighting, battery and tooling services in the process.
Increased Cross-Selling Incidents Will Improve Your Shop’s Bottom Line
As miles rack up on your customers’ vehicles, are you getting the most mileage out of your oil change services and maximizing every service occasion?
New DENSO Trilingual A/C Compressor And Components Catalog Now Available
DENSO Products and Services Americas has released its 398-page catalog that covers automotive, light truck and van applications for A/C system elements such as compressors, condensers, drier accumulators, expansion devices and evaporators.
WIX Crowns Clover Park Technical College As ‘2012 School Of The Year’
Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood, Wash., was named the 2012 Tomorrow’s Technician School of the Year during a surprise award ceremony today for students and instructors of the automotive program. WIX Filters and O’Reilly Auto Parts partnered with Tomorrow’s Technician as title sponsors for the national contest to find and name the best technician training school in the country.