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News Update: Denso…Continually Improving

A global supplier of automotive technology, systems and components, Denso truly embraces what it means to be global by bringing the Japanese culture to its North American plants and vice versa. As the second largest automotive supplier in the world, operating in 32 countries, Denso lives by the concept of the Japanese term for continuous

Doing the ‘Complete’ Brake Job

Brake work continues to be a solid service opportunity for independent repair shops because brakes are items that inevitably wear out. Disc brake pads need to be replaced, and the rotors usually need to be turned or replaced. The front brakes do the most of the braking, so they receive most of the attention when

TDI Driveability: Carbon Plugging of the Intake System

Volkwagen has been selling diesel-powered cars in the U.S. for almost 30 years. Turbocharged versions have been available for 25. That is a lot of experience and a testament to the development of a reliable, efficient and durable powerplant. The introduction and development of the TDI (turbocharged direct injection) brought the VW diesel into the

Zurich Offers Safety Tips to Keep Your Shop Safe

One of the greatest workers compensation and liability exposures confronting many companies across the country is slip and fall incidents. A fall can result in the loss of a valued employee or the filing of a third-party lawsuit. Many of these incidents can be prevented.

JohnDow Industries Launches a New Interactive Website

JohnDow Industries’ new website offers many new functions and capabilities that were not available on their previous site. Now viewers can easily navigate through various product categories and view more detailed information about each individual product.

Tech Tip: Maximizing Ride Control, Steering Response and Handling

Any spring, whether it’s a leaf, torsion or coil spring, must compensate for irregularities in the road surface, maintain the suspension system at a predetermined height and support added weight without excessive sagging. As you’ll read, each of these functions is extremely important in providing comfort, precise handling and load-bearing capability in the modern import vehicle.

Rancho Showcases New Shock Technologies in Latest Application Guide

Rancho, a leader in performance suspension systems and shock absorbers, continues to drive the development of new, highly engineered products for the enthusiast market and highlights its latest innovations in the new 2007 Rancho QuickLIFT and RS9000XL Application Guide.

Forum Junkies: The Do’s and Don’ts of Netiquette

A web forum or internet message board can be a great thing. Just imagine like-minded people coming together to discuss problems and solutions on the internet. But, sometimes it is like a bar without any alcohol, and some patrons manage to talk loudly and become “know it alls.” Web forums can be a powerful tool

Braking Horsepower: How Much Does Your Car Have?

We all know brakes get hot, sometimes very hot. If you watch closely on race day, it’s not uncommon to see the rotor on a race car glowing bright orange. Iron is in the range of 1,700º F when orange. At the most basic level, a brake is an energy conversion device. Normally people will

The Rip Off: Do you Love the Aftermarket?

A few weeks ago, I invited an old friend and former co-worker to lunch. I have to admit, my motives were not entirely focused on “catching up,” as he now works for a local company I have been eyeing as a potential customer for quite some time. Of course, I casually worked his company’s fleet