AAMCO Unveils Eco-Green Initiative to Promote Cleaner Running Cars and Centers
AAMCO, the world’s largest chain of transmission service centers, recently introduced Eco-Green Auto Service Certification, a new program designed to protect the environment, reduce vehicle emissions, and promote alternative fuels among the thousands of motorists AAMCO serves annually.
Zurich Hosts 5th Annual Industry Conference
Zurich, one of the world’s largest property-casualty insurance companies, held its 5th Annual Aftermarket Industry Conference on November 2 at the Four Seasons in Las Vegas during the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week. Each year, Zurich brings industry leaders together and offers attendees the opportunity to network, learn from each other and address key industry issues.
Tech Tip: A Short Drive Saves Tee Time
Mr. Ellis called first thing this morning to ask why the “low tire” lamp was on in his 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. He needed to get out to the golf course for an 8 a.m. tee time. I told him that as long as the tire wasn’t flat, to come over to the shop and I would check the tire pressure. I guessed that cold weather combined with low tire pressure may be causing the lamp to illuminate. A quick check showed that the left rear tire was 5 psi below specification. After adding some air, Mr. Ellis was on his way to the country club.
NAPA BRAKE and CHASSIS Rewards Customers with Charlotte Trip
Affinia Under Vehicle Group salutes 22 lucky winners who recently took part in the NAPA BRAKE and CHASSIS "Ride with Mikey" experience in Charlotte, NC. These winners beat out 1,700 customers who turned in entries they earned January through June for purchasing NAPA BRAKE and CHASSIS products.
News Update: NAPA Chassis Trains, Certifies Technicians
Participants in a four-day NAPA Chassis training class were provided with tips and techniques from NATEF-certified instructors to identify and solve problems while diagnosing and repairing late-model chassis and suspension systems. Held recently at NAPA’s training center, the clinic taught timesaving repair procedures, giving these techs the ability to be more proficient on newer vehicles.
Snap-on Unveils New Cordless Impact Wrench
Snap-on Tools has taken the best and made it better with the latest version of its Cordless Impact Wrench (CT4850HO). The new "Mother of All Cordless Impact Wrenches" is the ideal tool for technicians seeking a comfortable, powerful and portable wrench for on-the-spot service tasks.
Raybestos Brand Brakes’ e-Select Helps Techs Find Parts Quickly
Hunting through thick catalogs for just the right part can be a tedious experience at best – Raybestos brand brakes’ e-Select catalog system was developed to make this a thing of the past. The e-Select system condenses the entire Raybestos brand brakes catalog into a constantly updated computer program to instantly allow jobbers and technicians the ability to find part numbers for all Raybestos brand brake products.
Isuzu Tech Tip: Curing Rear Brake Squeal/Shudder Experienced While Backing Up
Customers with a 1995.5-’97 Rodeo (UC) equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes may complain of the rear brakes squealing or shuddering as they back up the vehicle. This condition occurs without applying the brakes and may be caused by misadjustment of the parking brake assembly. To repair this condition, inspect the parking brakes in each rear wheel.
Zurich Announces Launch of Enhanced Unicover VI Policy
Zurich, one of the world’s largest property-casualty insurance companies, announced recently that its Direct Underwriters business unit in North America is launching Unicover VI, the newest version of its well-known package policy for automotive businesses including collision, mechanical, tire and parts businesses.
Tech Tip: Replacing Shocks and Struts
The primary purpose of a shock absorber (or strut) is to control suspension movement. This is done by a piston moving fluid through a series of valves within the shock or strut housing. The valves control the damping rate of the shock throughout the travel of the piston. The damping characteristics are engineered to complement the suspension of each vehicle.