Monroe Kicks Off 90th Anniversary Celebration with $90 Consumer Offer on Shocks and Struts
Monroe’s 90th anniversary promotion enables consumers to receive $20, $50 or $90 certificates payable for any additional automotive service at a participating location when they purchase Sensa-Trac, Monroe Reflex, Gas-Magnum or Quick-Strut products during the program period.
Walker, Dynomax Brands Offering ‘Muffler Money’ Gift Cards for Qualifying Sales in March and April
Automotive service shops installing Walker and DynoMax cat-back exhaust systems in March and April can earn retailer gift cards for each qualifying sale through the Tenneco Expert Plus "Muffler Money" promotion.
Automotive Lift Institute Offers Updated Vehicle Lifting Points Guide for Frame-Engaging Lifts
The Automotive Lift Institute, Inc. (ALI) recently announced the availability of a new ALI "Vehicle Lifting Points for Frame Engaging Lifts." This updated guide is a quick-reference single-source manual for lifting point information as recommended by the vehicle manufacturers. The 60-page Lifting Point Guide (LP-G) for domestic and imported cars and light trucks uses more than 200 undercarriage images to cover the most recent 20 model years.
ACDelco Launches “Winner’s Circle” Promotion
ACDelco Dedicated Distribution Group (DDG) members will award ACDelco Winner’s Circle game cards to Independent Service Centers (ISCs) that participate in ACDelco’s Total Service Support (TSS) program, Key Fleet customers and ISC accounts for purchases of ACDelco brakes, shocks, struts, chassis and power steering undercar products.
Tech Tip: Clutch Replacements – Don’t Turn Them Away
Clutch replacement does not have the prestige of driveability diagnostics, but at times, it pays better. Some shops turn away clutch replacements in fear of comebacks and lost productivity. But, clutch replacement offers the shop opportunities to sell additional services that might slip past the bottom line.
CARQUEST Technical Institute to Offer Hybrid Courses
CARQUEST Technical Institute (CTI) recently released the first in a series of hybrid courses, HYB-100 Hybrid Generic Service, available through your local CARQUEST Auto Parts store. Hybrid technologies have rapidly become the fastest growing segment of the automotive and light truck market.
Viewpoint: Quality not Price
During the AAPEX show in Las Vegas, I visited the lower level where many overseas companies were exhibiting aftermarket parts. In small 10’x10’ booths arranged by country, they displayed their wares in hopes of a buyer. The former underground parking structure of the Sands Hotel and Casino was filled with the two best things America
Nissan Suspension Repairs
Basic Safety Checks Benefit Both Your Shop and Your Customers
Shop Management: Time for Sale
If you do not charge for diagnostic time to diagnosis undercar problems, you might as well put a sign on the door that says "ROB ME."
Tech Tip: Honda Suspension System Diagnosis and Service
Like most vehicles, the suspension system on a Honda or Acura will give its owner many miles of trouble-free service. But with the amount of miles these cars deliver, it’s only a matter of time before they will need some type of repair. And unlike some of the other systems on the car, the suspension may not provide a clear indication to the driver that a problem exists. It’s really up to the technician to identify problems while routine or related service is being performed.