10 Toughest Cabin Air Filter Jobs
There are still many late model vehicles that are not easy to service, and they require a significant amount of disassembly to gain access to the filter. For your shop, this is billable labor. Here are the 10 toughest jobs according to the editors of Underhood Service.
Gabriel Added More Than 273 New SKUs In 2013
Gabriel (Ride Control LLC) says it is continuing its aggressive new product introduction schedule, adding coverage for more than 15 million light vehicles in the past 12 months. The company has added more than 273 new light vehicle SKUs in 2013. Included in the company’s new product introductions for 2013 are parts with higher VIO vehicle coverage such as new Gabriel Ultra Struts that cover 2009-2012 Toyota Corolla and Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix.
Selling the Complete Ride Control Job (Shocks & Struts)
A new strut or shock is only as good as the parts attached to it. These “required” components (notice I did not say add-ons) should be sold as part of any shock or strut replacement.
TRUE CONFESSIONS: of a TPMS Trainer
Sean MacKinnon has a confession to make. The Tire Industry Association’s (TIA) director of automotive training development admits that every TPMS class he conducts begins the same way.
He starts each session by stating what many claim is obvious: TPMS is here, it’s not going anywhere, and it certainly is anything but standardized.
Management: Well-Informed Consumers are Your Most Promising Prospects for Automotive Service
New car sales figures are in the news a lot these days, especially in light of the Big 3’s poor performance and as analysts try to predict total vehicle sales, import vs. domestic new car sales figures, and whether Toyota will outpace GM in new car sales this year.
Editor’s Notebook: Well-Informed Consumers
New car sales figures are in the news a lot these days, especially in light of the Big 3’s poor performance and as analysts try to predict total vehicle sales, import vs. domestic new car sales figures, and whether Toyota will outpace GM in new car sales this year. Kelly Blue Book’s website has put
Gasoline Direct Injection Technology
Gasoline Direct Injection technology has been a key part of improving fuel economy and reducing emissions since the early 2000s. This video is sponsored by Standard.
Autel Releases 2023 ADAS Calibration Coverage
The new DTC analysis feature provides detailed fault cause possibilities, and suggested fault solutions.
MOOG Product Line Grows By Nearly 50 Part Numbers In April
The new MOOG parts cover more than 100 million potential service opportunities spanning a broad range of late-model North American, Asian and European passenger vehicles.
More Than 80 Parts Added To MOOG Steering And Suspension Line
Federal-Mogul’s MOOG Steering and Suspension brand has introduced more than 80 additional parts with combined coverage of several million late-model foreign-nameplate and domestic vehicles. Described by Federal-Mogul as the automotive service industry’s “Problem Solver,” the MOOG line features technologies that improve on original component designs for longer life, superior performance and faster, easier installation, according to the company.