Dorman Announces The Release Of Its 2013 Service Dealer Guide, Vol. I
Dorman Products has released its new 2013 Service Dealer Guide, vol. 1. This new Service Dealer Guide, featuring more than 100 formerly ‘Dealer Only’ parts, is being widely distributed now, according to Dorman.
Dorman Products Releases March New Product Announcement Featuring More Than 115 Parts
Dorman Products has released its March New Product Announcement, featuring 117 new parts, 29 of which are exclusive formerly “Dealer Only” parts.
Federal-Mogul Announces Expanded TEC Training Schedule
Federal-Mogul has announced an expanded aftermarket technical training schedule comprising more than three-dozen hands-on undercar, underhood and engine rebuilding workshops and 15 free technical webinars.
Alignment Spec: 2006-2011 Hyundai Accent
Hyundai began selling the 3-door Accent hatchback in the United States during the spring of 2006. The Accent is a “net-build” vehicle with no built-in adjustments, but adjustments can be made with aftermarket parts.
Servicing Intelligent Air Ride Systems
Air ride diagnostics is more than a spray bottle of soapy water. On today’s late-model vehicles, it requires a scan tool, meter and scope. Swapping components will only lead you down a diagnostic black hole that leads to an angry customer and parts supplier.
Rein Automotive Introduces ‘First Aid Program’ For Problematic Parts
CRP Automotive, a provider of OE-quality replacement parts for Asian and European import vehicle applications, has developed a special Rein Automotive parts program that focuses on components with high incidents of replacement or failure on certain vehicles. The Rein Automotive “First Aid” program delivers a valuable problem-solving solution, and, to make things easy for the professional technician, installation components, such as O-rings and clamps, are included, according to CRP.
Liquid Tools: Automotive Chemicals Are Essential Tools For Keeping Vehicles In Top-Notch Condition
Babcox Media Technical Contributor Gary Goms recommends that for maximum productivity, every shop should have at least a small working inventory of these diverse kinds of automotive chemicals.
Alignment Specs: 2002-2006 Mini Cooper
There are no built-in factory adjustments for front camber or caster. The only way to adjust these angles is to purchase adjustable upper strut mounts.
Alignment Spec: GM W-Platform Alignment
The 2004-2013 GM W-Platform represents the evolution of the GM mid/full-sized front-wheel-drive car. The W-Platform includes best sellers like the 2004-2013 Chevy Impala, 2006-2007 Chevy Monte Carlo, 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse. This is a “bread and butter” vehicle for every shop. This generation of vehicles is solid and easy to work on. Gone are the quirks of previous generations.
Dorman’s November New Product Announcement Includes More Than 250 Parts
Dorman Products has released its November New Product Announcement featuring 254 new parts, 76 of which are exclusive formerly “Dealer Only” parts, according to Dorman.