Arnott Extends Limited Lifetime Warranty To Air Suspension Compressors, Motorcycle Division Products
Arnott, with distribution centers in California, Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Toronto, Canada and Europe, has announced it now covers the company’s popular line of OES air suspension compressors with a limited lifetime warranty. Outside of North America and Europe, all Arnott products are covered by a limited two-year warranty. Previously, the company offered the limited lifetime
Gabriel Announces Shock Madness Sales Event
Consumers who buy four qualifying Gabriel products during the Shock Madness event can receive a mail-in rebate for the purchase price of one of those products, up to $125.
Winter Air Ride Diagnostics
To the untrained technician, a winter air ride problem might lead you down the path thinking there is a leak in the system. However, chances are there are no detectable leaks. These types of faults are usually set by parameters from the air ride module for a certain action to cause an expected result. Think of it as an EVAP system.
Weak Air Ride Compressor Diagnostics
Today’s air ride suspensions seem to have a mind of their own when it comes to alerting the driver of a problem. Unlike engine-related trouble codes, most air ride codes are cleared every key cycle or when the vehicle has been sitting for a specific period of time. Codes are not always a sign of a leak, as they can be set by components like the compressor, sensors or reservoir. These codes can appear to be intermittent, but once you understand how the system operates and the criteria for setting a compressor-related code, a diagnosis can be easy.
Searching For ‘Black Holes’: Job Totals Reveal Missed Selling Opportunities
The concept for Maintenance Chronicle is simple: We ask one shop to record their maintenance sales for a two-week period, and then we see what we learn from the results. This edition of Maintenance Chronicle also proved to be valuable for the shop we profiled. The shop we chronicle this month is 3A Automotive Service,
Gabriel Announces ‘SHOCK MADNESS’ National Spring Sales Event
Gabriel (Ride Control LLC) announces its national “SHOCK MADNESS” spring sales event offering consumers a 20-percent mail-in rebate (worth up to $125) on the purchase of four qualifying Gabriel-branded ride control products. The sales event runs from March 1 to April 30. During “SHOCK MADNESS,” consumers are eligible for a mail-in rebate when they purchase
Monroe Spring Promotion Rewards Consumers For Taking Control of Ride Control Replacement
Motorists can save on the replacement of worn shock absorbers and struts during the Monroe “Take Control” promotion beginning March 1 and running through April 30. The “Take Control” promotion offers a Visa Prepaid Card* valued at up to $120 for qualifying purchases. “This is a great time for motorists to have their shocks or
Consistently Selling Maintenance Boosts Customer Satisfaction, Retention
While seasons change, your maintenance strategy should be consistent year-round. For this edition of Maintenance Chronicle, we take a snapshot of the maintenance sales of an 11-bay shop in upstate New York during a two-week period. What did we uncover? A quality maintenance-selling strategy provides consistent business all year-round, not just when the temperatures change.
Independent Rear Suspension Theory
Independent rear suspensions are becoming the norm on cars and SUVs of all sizes. The two main advantages of independent rear suspension are ride and handling. When you’re looking up at one of these from under a lift, keep in mind that alignment angles and the condition of the suspension are all connected in order
Alignment Spec: 2005-2014 Ford Mustang
In 2005, Ford introduced a new Mustang with an all-new platform and clean-sheet design. While the formula of a live axle rear and MacPherson strut front end were the same from the previous model, Ford refined the design. These changes make for a vehicle that is easier to align and diagnose compared to the previous
