Bosch Receives ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ Award from NAPA Under Hood Sales Group
Bosch has received the 2008 ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ Award from the NAPA Under Hood Sales Group. It’s the second year in a row that Bosch was named recipient of this honor. According to NAPA, the award recognizes Bosch for its continued commitment to the top-notch quality and service that it provides to the NAPA Under Hood Sales Group.
Tech Tip: Toyota Prius Master/Hybrid MIL On/DTC P3125
Under certain driving conditions, some 2001-’02 Prius vehicles may exhibit a Master, Hybrid and MIL Warning Light "on" condition where only DTC P3125, information code 287, has set in the Hybrid Vehicle Control Unit (HV ECU). Use the following procedure to identify whether the HV ECU or inverter/converter assembly should be replaced ….
Management: Florida Shop Owner Speaks Out When it Comes to Business
Some people make friends and make it look easy. Pam Oakes, owner of Pam’s Motor City Automotive in Fort Myers, FL, is one of those people. And more and more, she is making friends in high "political" places. Her natural people skills go directly to her bottom line, which will be the same in 2008 as it was in 2007. By any measure, being able to remain steady during such difficult economic times is a feat in itself ….
Robinair Unveils New Customer-Centric Website for the HVAC-R and Automotive Aftermarket
SPX brand Robinair recently launched its newly re-designed website. The new site offers visitors more intuitive navigation and search functionality and enhanced tools for researching Robinair-specific product information and industry-related content ….
BMW Climate Control Diagnostics: Resolving Any Cooling System Problems First Speeds Repairs
First Speeds Repairs There was a time when the heating and ventilation system on most cars was simple. A three-position switch, a couple of levers and maybe some separate vents that would allow outside air to enter the passenger compartment. Times have changed and today’s car buying public wants to dial in a desired temperature
Top 5 Tools: Nick Grabowski, Carwurx
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Tech Feature: Kia Brake Service Essentials
Kia Motors has found its place in the market by offering a good, dependable car at a reasonable price point. With a strong dealer network and model line, there’s no reason to think they won’t enjoy continued consumer support. That’s good news for import shops – these are good cars that should be a welcomed sight in the bays of any shop. Kia provides strong support for the aftermarket shop as evidenced by the ….
Kia: Brake Service Essentials
Arm Yourself With the Proper Tools, Equipment & Service Information to Facilitate Diagnosis and Repair
Tech Tip: OBD II Engine Diagnostics
Anybody can plug a scan tool into a vehicle and read codes. But do they know what the codes mean, how to diagnose the fault or, most importantly, how to fix the vehicle? The problem with reading OBD II codes is that the code tells you only that a fault has occurred. It does not tell you why the fault occurred, what might be causing the problem, or what needs to be repaired or replaced ….
Management: Highlights of the AAPEX and SEMA Shows
Every year in early November, Las Vegas hosts two huge automotive shows, the Automotive Aftermarket Products Exposition (AAPEX) at the Sands Convention Center, and the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The two shows this year drew more than 100,000 attendees from all over the world. These are the shows where automotive parts, accessory and equipment vendors reveal their ….