New Pep Boys Mobile Crew Offers Repair And Maintenance Services On-Location
Icahn Automotive Group LLC has announced its latest offering for vehicle owners: Pep Boys Mobile Crew, a state-of-the-art traveling trailer and service bay that will provide on-location preventative maintenance and repair services. The Mobile Crew rig – equipped with mobile lifts, the latest diagnostic tools and equipment, and staffed by ASE-certified automotive technicians – has
Omnicraft Introduces New Oxygen Sensors For Non-Ford/Lincoln Repairs
New to the Omnicraft line, OE-quality oxygen (O2) sensors are built with attention to detail and continuity testing that is approved and backed by Ford Motor Company.
Parking Brake Diagnostics, Repair And Maintenance
The parking or emergency brake has to perform two distinct jobs. First, it must be able to hold the vehicle on an incline. Second, it must be able to stop a vehicle under a specific distance if the hydraulic brakes have failed. These standards are set by the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the kicker is these standards must be met with the force applied by a little old lady. But, over time, the cables can stretch and the friction materials change their length and thickness, which is why adjustments to the system are required.
Toyota Brake Repair Tips
If you are replacing a caliper that has locked up and created a great deal of heat, you should also replace the brake hose. This is a good practice anytime, but particularly important with the Toyota line, as the hose can fail at the caliper fitting after being subjected to the extreme heat.
Naperville Family Auto Repair Business Receives $10,000 For Business Expansion And $10,000 For A Community Charity
Clark’s Car Care plans to utilize its $10,000 portion of the award to further its technicians’ training, and grant the other $10,000 portion of the award to CARE for CARS.
2003-2010 VW Touareg Air Ride Suspension Repair And Diagnostics
This is a full-feature air ride system designed to improve comfort, stability and off-road capabilities. Some vehicles with the 4XMotion option will also have a sway bar that can be decoupled to increase wheel travel. The struts have active dampeners that control compression and rebound. The driver can also control the height.
AAPEX Taps Experts To Discuss Impact Of Technology On Auto Repair
Several AAPEX programs will address and spotlight automotive technology, including the new Mobility Park, the new Technology Intersection, AAPEXedu sessions, Let’s Tech presentations and a Service Professionals Summit.
The Driverless Future: Where does auto repair fit into the future?
Nearly every government acronym you can think of and all the OEMs are working very diligently to make driverless cars (some call them drones) a reality. Creating a strong business case for these vehicles is an aging population who will need mobility, children who have so many activities that they need an administrative assistant, and people who can’t be bothered to drive while they are texting.
Flushing, NY, Auto Repair Shop Celebrates 83 Years
Great Bear Auto Repair and Auto Body Shop in Flushing, NY, recently celebrated its 83rd anniversary while promoting the Women Auto Know program.
Aaron’s Repair Center Wins A $50,000 Shop Makeover In The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance’s Garage Overhaul Promotion
The Whitefield, New Hampshire, shop is the second winner in the Alliance’s spring sweepstakes.
