Akebono Launches ‘Sell Brakes, Get Rewards’ Summer Promo
Akebono Brake Corp. has launched a new summer promotion to reward retail counter and commercial phone sales teams for selling Akebono brake pads.
Directions: Driving Services In The Bays
Oil really can be black gold for automotive repair shops. According to The NPD Group, oil change service is the leading driver of traffic through service bays and represents the greatest opportunity for cross-selling other services.
Porsche And PFC Bremse Partner To ‘Make The Car Quicker’
Performance Friction and Porsche are entering the debut year of a very exciting and long-awaited partnership, the companies say. With the start of the 2013 season, PFC Bremse will be a partner and official supplier of Porsche Motorsport.
CARDONE Now Offers More Than 290 Previously Dealer-Only SKUs
CARDONE now offers more than 290 SKUs that were previously dealer-only, providing a high-quality, low-cost alternative to OE, the company says.
Drum Brake Service: Single-Anchor, Floating Shoe Designs
Although four-wheel disc brakes currently dominate the import brake service market, millions of drum brakes are serviced each day in independent import shops. Thanks to their age, many drum brakes present problems related not only to normal wear, but also to extended age and mileage.
Hyundai Coolant Service Basics
Most often, a Hyundai with a cooling system issue will find its way to your shop for a few reasons. One is the temperature gauge is reading higher than normal. Of course, that assumes the customer is aware they have a gauge. Another is a leak under the car that has gotten their attention, or maybe the check engine lamp is on and you find a code for excessive engine temp. Or, the car is on the back of a tow truck as a result of overheating on the road.
Volkswagen Tech Tip: Check Engine Light Is On, Trouble Code P2181
Volkswagen owners may complain that the check engine light is on. Potential causes of a trouble code P2181 include the connector, defective coolant temperature sensor (CTS) wiring or defective thermostat.
Common Causes Of Water Pump Failure
Here are some helpful pointers for technicians for any issues they may have with water pump failure.
Raybestos Brakes Help Kenseth Earn First Victory At Darlington
The JGR team capped off an auspicious week with an amazing win at Saturday’s Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Kyle Busch took sixth, Denny Hamlin took second and Matt Kenseth drove his No. 20 Dollar General Toyota to victory lane … all three cars relying on the stopping power of Raybestos brakes.
Diagnosing Your Customers’ Brake Noise Complaints
Squeaking can be the most challenging and is often evident after the brakes have been serviced. The best way to deal with brake squeal is to prevent it in the first place. While we’re all familiar with brake service, it never hurts to review good practices.
NAPA Rayloc Upgrades Friction Formulations For All Replacement Brake Pads
NAPA Rayloc announced that it has upgraded the friction on all of its replacement disc brake pads with what the company calls “the most modern, advanced formulas.”
Spectra Premium Radiator Coolant Test Strip Kits Now Available In Canada
Spectra Premium Industries has introduced new Radiator Coolant Test Strip kits in Canada. The U.S. launch will follow at a later date that is yet to be determined, the company says.