Rack & Pinion VS. Recirculating Ball
Most steering systems you will see in your bays are sealed. But, this does not mean that they do not need to be diagnosed, serviced or replaced. The most important thing to effectively accomplish this is to understand what is going on inside the steering box or rack. You may think the diagnosis of a
Traditional Summer Family Vehicle Vacation Better Deal Than Flying
Even if gas prices hit $5 a gallon, the traditional family summer vacation by vehicle costs less, is more convenient and not as stressful as flying, according to the Car Care Council. A family of four traveling by car costs the same as one person traveling by air. Based on a family of four traveling 1,000 miles round-trip, the council compared the cost of flying vs. driving ….
MAHLE Clevite Enjoys Positive Response from Grassroots Race Teams to Decal Transition and Series Support
Reaction has been overwhelmingly positive from grassroots race teams to MAHLE Clevite’s announcement earlier this year that the company would transition to the MAHLE white decal. The change from the Clevite blue decal is occurring throughout all NASCAR Series in 2008 ….
Special Mojo Offer Can Help Make Your Car ‘Magically’ Clean
As the weather gets warmer, Voodoo Ride wants to make it easy for you to get outside and work some "Mojo" on your vehicle to make it shine for the summer. For a limited time, order two 12-ounce cans of Mojo All Surface Speed Detailer and two Jakd micro fiber cleaning cloths for ….
The ABS Phenomenon: Profitability Hinges on Solid Preventive Maintenance Program
Profitability Hinges On Solid Preventive Maintenance Program An unusual event happened last week: a customer actually wanted a glowing warning light on his anti-lock braking system diagnosed! A preliminary interview revealed that: a) the ABS warning light was continuously illuminated, b) the brakes pulled to the right, and, c) the brake pedal pulsated when pressure
Makita Accelerates Racing Partnerships, Becomes Official Power Tool Sponsor of Championship Off Road Racing
Makita U.S.A., Inc. has become the Official Power Tool Sponsor of Championship Off Road Racing (CORR). Makita has also become a sponsor of longtime CORR Series racers Team LeDuc, creating Rockstar Makita Team LeDuc Racing. Both sponsorships are an extension of the brand’s growing presence in live race events ….
Mitch Schneider: Taxi Cab Confessions
I travel a lot. Certainly, more than most of the shop owners I know. I wish I didn’t have to, but it has become a big part of what I do. I wish all the trips were to exciting and exotic vacation destinations, but in all honesty, they aren’t. Virtually every one of them is work related, delivering training or discussing issues critical to the future of our industry. There was a time when air travel was exciting. But, that was before we were forced to endure ….
Tech Tip: Troubleshooting the Cause of A/C Smells
If your customer complains to you that his or her vehicles’ air conditioner blows out air that smells like the inside of old gym sneaker when the A/C is turned on, they are not alone. Literally. The cause – microbes that getting a free ride while growing on the A/C evaporator. Molds like damp, dark places and various bacteria can also thrive under these conditions. But besides smelling bad, these organisms can be ….
Yorba Linda Resident Wins Trick Truck Award at 8th Del Mar Rod & Custom Nationals
NAPA AUTO PARTS, the Official Auto Parts Store of the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, awarded Yorba Linda, CA, resident Randy McDaniel a NAPA Trick Truck award at the 8th Del Mar Rod & Custom Nationals this weekend in Del Mar, CA, for his unique 1938 Ford COE ….
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Presents Elliott’s Neighborhood BBQ Sweepstakes Customer Promotion
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper presents the ultimate customer party package promotion – Elliott’s Neighborhood BBQ Sweepstakes. NASCAR driver and Gillett Evernham Motorsports team member, Elliott Sadler and Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper have come up with a once in a lifetime experience for race fans. On August 22, 2008, Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper will invade the ….