United Motor Products Offers Ignition Coils, Coil-On-Plug Assemblies And Related Components
United Motor Products now offers a complete product line of ignition coils, coil-on-plug assemblies and related components. The line includes overage for domestic, import and European applications, including passenger car and light truck vehicles. UMP coils incorporate 100% virgin copper windings, and are vacuum filled, utilizing the highest dielectric strength epoxy and PBT impact resistant
NHTSA Recalls More Than 1,000 Cooper Tires
From Tire Review The NHTSA has recalled 1,492 Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. Wild Country Radial XTX Sport 265/65R18 tires. The affected tires, manufactured June 1 to June 28, may experience cracking and broken ply cords in the lower sidewall on the intended outboard side above the rim. If the tire experiences cracking or broken
All New Bosch ‘Parts For Every …’ Campaign Demonstrates Brand Benefits To Shops
Robert Bosch LLC, Automotive Aftermarket North America, has announced the launch of a new trade advertising campaign targeting the rapidly increasing DIFM (Do It For Me) market. Employing print and digital media, the integrated campaign communicates the comprehensive range of products, workshop business solutions, training and services that Bosch presents to the aftermarket. According to
New Service Professionals Program At AAPEX To Address Shop Owners’ Pain Points
The all-new Service Professionals Program at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) will feature customized education sessions, facilitated roundtable discussions, in-booth technical demonstrations and networking events to address what’s keeping shop owners and repair professionals awake at night. AAPEX is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center in
Tips for identifying timing belt, tensioner and idler failure
Courtesy of SKF When identifying timing belt, tensioner and idler failure, the first sign of wear is noise. For example, if the tensioner sounds bad, it’s usually bad. Start by listening to hear if any noise is coming from the timing cover or front assembly while the engine is running. Bad bearings make a high
AVI Releases New Live Stream 7 (LS-7) Event
Save This Date: On Wednesday, Sept. 10, Customer Service expert Bill Haas will teach a FREE live, online course called “Service Selling Skills – Close One More Job.” In this course from Automotive Video Innovations (AVI), Haas emphasizes the importance of good customer service skills and shop relationships in order to make the customer feel
Philips Introduces New Anti-Counterfeit Xenon HID Packaging
Philips Automotive North America, a division of Royal Philips, has developed special packaging to prevent piracy and protect customers from buying counterfeit Philips Xenon HID lighting. The new packaging design was announced by Ann-Marie Hines, senior marketing manager at Philips Automotive. Hines said Philips undertook the initiative because of the proliferation of counterfeit Philips Xenon
Snap-on Offers Top 14.2 Reasons To Upgrade To Latest Diagnostic Software Release
Keeping the diagnostic tools up-to-date is critical, because without the latest vehicle coverage, professional technicians simply cannot service as many vehicles in a day. Snap-on Software Upgrade 14.2 supercharges the Snap-on family of diagnostic tools for stronger starts and faster finishes, allowing technicians to expand their diagnostic capabilities to fuel efficiency and productivity in the
NHTSA Moves Forward With V2V Communications Technology Implementation
On Aug. 18, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) released an advance notice of proposed rulemaking with a goal of requiring vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication capability for light vehicles, including passenger cars and light truck vehicles. The rule would create minimum performance requirements for V2V devices and messages. The notice also included an outline for
Car Care Council Updates Popular Car Care Guide, 80-Page Guide Now In Color
The non-profit Car Care Council has totally redesigned its popular Car Care Guide, adding 20 additional pages of new information to help motorists be car care aware by better understanding the when, why and how of caring for their vehicles. “Since first introduced, the easy-to-follow Car Care Guide has become a valuable resource for shop
Michelin Launches Teen Driver Education Campaign
From Tire Review Michelin and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) have joined forces to launch a new campaign – Beyond the Driving Test – aimed at raising awareness of the importance of tire maintenance and safety in driver’s education courses. “This campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of tire maintenance and tire
Bosch Establishes Scholarship/Grant Program With Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation
Robert Bosch LLC has established an education scholarship and employment grant program through the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation with a gift of $50,000. These scholarships will assist students by funding a portion of their technical education at the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) campus in Lisle, Ill. Multiple $1,000 scholarships and employment grants will be