DENSO Introduces Oxygen Sensor Training for Service Technicians
DENSO Sales California, Inc. has introduced an oxygen sensor training and promotion kit designed especially for professional service technicians. The training kit features a 12-minute sales training video that provides detailed information for the professional technician on how to explain to consumers just how oxygen sensors function, the importance of conducting regular system checks and why proper servicing of oxygen sensors is important to maximize a vehicle’s performance.
Advance Auto Parts Launches New Online Consumer Education Section on Website
Advance Auto Parts is distinguishing its online consumer education initiative under a newly branded consumer education section of its website – "Advance Know-How." The new section educates vehicle owners through hundreds of pages of new print and video on a wide variety of topics, including how to save gas, safe driving habits and step-by-step instructions on how to fix and maintain vehicles.
Top 5 Favorite Tools of the Country’s Top Technicians
Jay Daniels, ASE Master Auto Tech Dublin Auto Superstore Dublin, GA Makita 12V Cordless Drill/Driver, Model 6227DWLE — Mostly used as cordless screwdriver for dash work and installing accessories. Much better than larger cordless drills. My wife now uses my 20-year-old 9.6V Makita around the house. Great products. Power Probe II Circuit Tester
ANSA Automotive Launches Online Catalog and Makes Improvements to Website
An online catalog with full search functionality is now available on the ANSA Automotive Parts Distributors website: www.ANSAautomotive.com. This user-friendly tool includes the standard year, make, model lookup and offers the ability to find an application quickly and accurately.
Monroe, Walker Launch Broad Education Program for Next Generation of Automotive Technicians
Tenneco Automotive’s Monroe and Walker brands are partnering with several leading automotive vocational education programs to advance automotive technical training through the new Tenneco DRIVE program.
New Product Development Program from Carter Fuel Delivery Products
Carter Fuel Delivery Products, the premium replacement fuel systems brand of Federal-Mogul Corporation, has introduced a comprehensive problem-solving product development and technician support program to help automotive service professionals solve a wide range of common fuel delivery issues on domestic and import-nameplate models.
Automotive Training Managers Council Fall Conference Scheduled for October 2-4
A tour of the Chevrolet Corvette plant in Bowling Green, KY, in celebration of 50 years of the small block engine; hybrid technology service issues and a presentation on advanced technology training for independent repair shops are just some of the industry-related highlights for the Automotive Training Managers Council (ATMC) Fall Conference to be held Oct. 2-4 at the Sheraton Music City Hotel, Nashville, TN. The theme for the Music City, USA location is: "Working in Harmony through ATMC: OEM, Fleet and Aftermarket." For registration details, forms and other conference information, visit www.atmc.org.
Austrian MotorsThriving on Mercedes-Benz Repair
Most every motorist with a responsible job and a family to take care of – and many other things on their mind – usually relies on the expertise of their automotive service provider to keep their car or SUV running smoothly. More so, owners of sophisticated high-end vehicles know that they have little time and
Publisher’s Perspectives
I was reading the newspaper and came across an excerpt from a new book by Michael Crichton called “State of Fear.” Crichton also wrote “Jurassic Park” and “The Andromeda Strain,” and is the creator of the TV series “ER.” His new book reflects on fears that are created but never turn out to be as
Team ASE – in the Air, Over Land and in the Water
What Would You Do?- Readers Respond