Keeping on Track with Steering Position Sensors
Cars just keep getting smarter all the time. Sensors are being used to monitor more and more functions, and to share information between vehicle systems that formerly were mute or didn’t communicate with one another. One such sensor is the steering position sensor. The sensor’s basic function is to monitor the driver’s steering inputs. This
Remy Commits Product to Charity Cars Campaign
Remy International has joined with shareholders of Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper (AAPA) as a participating vendor in the Charity Cars program. This program benefits victims of domestic violence and abuse by enabling them to gain their freedom through ….
Alliance Extends Commitment to Charity Cars Campaign
During the Winter Shareholder’s Meeting of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. (Alliance) in Boca Raton, Florida, the members of Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper unanimously agreed to extend their commitment to their Charity Cars Campaign through 2008 to reach their new donation target of 1,000 vehicles to victims escaping domestic abuse.
News Update
Ingenuity Welcome At Johnson Controls
Signed Elliott Sadler Helmet Garners Sizable Gift for Charity Cars Campaign
A helmet worn by Elliot Sadler when he took the wheel of the No. 9 Dodge during the Nov. 3, 2007 NASCAR Nationwide (formerly Busch) Series race was auctioned off on Nov. 15 for a winning bid of $1,875.
Engine Service
And Other Underhood Repair Essentials
Auction of Scott Rigg’s Helmet Garners Sizable Gift for Charity Cars Campaign
As of September 1, 2007 at 17:00:00 PDT, the bidding closed on the helmet worn by Scott Riggs during the August 21, 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race. The www.ebay.com auction opened August 22, 2007 with fans starting an early bidding war to own a piece of NASCAR history.
News Update: Monroe & Walker ‘Drive’ Technical Training
The Tenneco DRIVE program, developed in 2005 by the Monroe and Walker brands, will target several new automotive vocational and high school programs this fall. Now in its third year, DRIVE continues to help enhance the preparation and education of the next generation of undercar technicians. “This program is a way to invest in the
Hybrid Engine Diagnosis & Service
The Toyota Prius and Honda Insight hybrids have been around since 2001; the Honda Accord, Ford Escape and Lexus RX 400h hybrids since 2005; the Honda Civic, Toyota Highlander, Mercury Mariner, Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra hybrids since 2006; and the Lexus GS 450h, Saturn VUE Green Line, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima hybrids since
Shop Management: Training Challenges Every Shop Faces
Although shop owners are routinely encouraged by industry leaders to provide from 40 to more than 100 hours per year training for each technician, some shop owners are failing to see a return on their training dollar.