SKF Introduces Krown Products To Its Specialty Parts Offering For The U.S. Heavy Duty Aftermarket
SKF is now offering a complete line of Krown products, which include a line of rust protection products, and a line of cleaning products and tools for light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles. The Krown product line provides solutions to protect vehicles from road debris, salt and rust.
How Vehicle Software Is Changing The Stopping Game
There was a time when advancements in brake technology were entirely hardware based. The change from drum to disc brakes, the introduction of semi-metallic and ceramic pads, and the addition of power brakes as standard equipment were all changes achieved by redesigned and improved brake system components. Today, electronics is driving most of the advancements in braking technology.
Akebono Congratulates General Motors On ‘North American Truck Of The Year’ Award For Chevrolet Silverado
Akebono Brake Corporation congratulates General Motors on receiving the North American Truck of the Year award for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. The award-winning truck is equipped with foundation brake components provided by Akebono, which improve brake performance, extend rotor life and reduce noise and vibration, said the company.
Meritor Unveils New Mobile Training Trucks
Meritor Inc.’s aftermarket team unveiled mobile training with two new training trucks during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2014 that will deliver on-site product and systems education to warehouse distributors, independent service garages and fleets in the United States and Canada.
Tenneco Reaching Automotive Professionals And Consumers Through Training Videos On YouTube
Tenneco says it is reaching thousands of automotive professionals and consumers as it continues to add hands-on technical training and product videos to the “TennecoInc” aftermarket channel on YouTube.
Mazda Feature: Driveability And Check Engine Light Diagnostics
Import Specialist Bob Dowie takes a look at some of the more common ailments that will bring your Mazda customers into your service bay with a check engine light complaint, as he covers common DTCs, stalling and ignition issues and new technology.
Federal-Mogul Receives Four Automotive Communications Awards At 2013 AAPEX Show
The Federal-Mogul Vehicle Components segment received four awards for excellence in business-to-consumer and business-to-business communication during the 2013 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. The annual Automotive Communications Awards (ACA) program, sponsored by the Car Care Council Women’s Board and Automotive Communication Council, highlight outstanding advertising, marketing and public relations activities on behalf of aftermarket organizations.
Viewpoint: Selling By The Numbers What Is The Minimum Wear Spec?
Everybody loves a number, especially when it comes to selling something. We often see it in the grocery store when something has 50 percent less sodium or is 25 percent larger. When it comes to brake pads, it can get you in trouble.
How Software Is Changing Braking: Electronics Are Driving Technological Advancements
There was a time when advancements in import brake technology were entirely hardware based. The change from drum brakes to disc brakes, the introduction of semi-metallic and ceramic brake pads and the addition of power brakes as standard equipment were all changes achieved by redesigned and improved brake system components. Today, electronics is driving most of the advancements in braking technology.
Why Shocks And Struts Wear Out
Ask any one working the front counter what is the most difficult items to sell and two items will always come up, diagnostic fees and struts. When shocks and struts wear out, there are almost no visual clues. The car will not turn on a light or leave the customer stranded. The clues are all in the “seat of the pants” of the driver. When a unit is leaking, it is a sign of failure and not wear. Even the “knee on the bumper” test can give false results due to how some units handle low-frequency movements.