Alignment and Suspension Specs: Ford Fusion 2006-2010
In 2006 when Ford introduced the Fusion, many could not help but to compare it to the third- and fourth-generation Taurus models. The previous generation had a reputation for broken springs and tire shredding bushing problems. The 2006-2010 Fusion is a different story.
Federated Adds Nexpart to its Suite of Installer eCommerce Tools
Federated Auto Parts and WHI Solutions will be working together to facilitate electronic commerce between Federated WD/jobbers and their installer customers.
It’s Cold Outside: Reduce Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents
It’s no secret that slip, trip and fall accidents increase substantially during the winter months – December through March. But there are things repair shops can do to reduce these falls and minimize their risk.
Tech Feature: Making $ (Money) with Mode $06
Mode $06 is one of the nine diagnostic modes that is part of the OBD II on-board diagnostics system on all 1996 and newer vehicles.
Test Drive Car Care Month Events with New Video
Loaded with footage of events in several states and candid testimonials from industry professionals, the video shows and describes specifically how car care events grow new business, increase traffic, improve employee moral and demonstrate community good will.
Tech Feature: Handling Hybrid Service
Right now, the service opportunities lie mainly in the future as hybrids move out of warranty and into the independent service bays. However, it’s entirely realistic to expect hybrids to become a growing part of the automotive service market.
Mitchell 1’s Business Performance Services Partner, Elite, Launches New Website
In addition to offering a number of world-class products by Mitchell 1, Elite’s new website is revolutionary with the breadth and depth of affordable solutions it provides to the auto repair industry.
Tech Tip: Hyundai Check Engine Light Diagnostics
There are a couple of ways a Hyundai will find its way into your bay with a check engine light complaint. If a misfire is obvious, you may be tempted to get to work and start switching coils, checking wires or whatever, looking to diagnose the problem. But before you do, check the codes to see if more information is available.
IndustryWeek Magazine Names Snap-on Milwaukee Manufacturing Facility “Best Plant” Finalist
IndustryWeek magazine has chosen Snap-on’s Milwaukee hand tools manufacturing plant as one of the top 20 plants in North America. "We are honored that Industry Week has chosen Snap-on’s Milwaukee manufacturing facility as one of its ‘Best Plant’ finalists," said Nick Pinchuk, chairman, president and CEO for Snap-on Incorporated. "Since 2004, when Snap-on invested in
New Limited Lifetime Warranty Highlights Quality of Every Monroe Quick-Strut Assembly
Tenneco Inc. has announced that every Monroe Quick-Strut assembly will be covered by a new limited lifetime warranty to highlight the premium quality and added confidence that come with the automotive service industry’s best-selling all-in-one strut replacement solution.