Why Maintenance Matters
Although Car Care Month is typically celebrated twice a year in April and October, that doesn’t mean you should miss great opportunities to host impromptu car care clinics during the summer.
Alternator Ripple Testing: The Ghost In The Machine
Before computers and networks in vehicles, an alternator that was producing AC voltage or ripple through the electrical system would cause flickering lights and maybe an ignition problem. Today, excessive ripple voltage can cause communication issues with networks and communication DTCs in multiple modules.
With Tougher Requirements, 57 Vehicles Clinch 2019 IIHS Safety Awards
Nearly five dozen 2019 models meet stricter criteria to qualify for a 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK+ or TOP SAFETY PICK award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Lumileds’ Philips Lighting Specialist Program Offers Incentives For WDs, Shops And Drivers
Lumileds has just introduced the Philips Lighting Specialist Program, which incentivizes shops to sell consumers upgraded vehicle lighting and put more money in their own pockets while increasing driver safety. The program runs from Nov. 1, 2018, through April 30, 2019.
Mitchell 1 Adds ADAS Feature To ProDemand
Mitchell 1 announces the latest enhancement to the ProDemand auto repair information software with the addition of a new feature that streamlines the delivery of the information that technicians need to diagnose, calibrate and repair Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) functionality in today’s high-tech vehicles.
Replacement Auto Part Standards And Regulations
With the recent tariffs going into effect, it has sparked the discussion about regulations for vehicle replacement parts to keep some imported auto parts off the market. Most people think that with a stroke of a pen dangerous and sub-standard parts could be banned and parts quality will be improved overnight. But, what standards should be applied? Who should do the testing? This is where things get tricky.
Philips Introduces Newest Lighting Updgrade For Asian Cars, Trucks, SUVs And Vans: X-tremeUltinon LED Fog Lamps
Lumileds says Philips X-tremeUltinon Fog Lamps are designed to provide peak performance. The lamps are built with an “AirFlux design” to provide constant cooling, ensure the highest light quality and longest possible service life.
Philips Releases X-tremeUltinon LED Fog Lamp Upgrade For Popular European Makes
Lumileds has recently launched its newest lighting innovation and LED upgrade for European vehicles. The new Philips X-tremeUltinon LED Fog Lamp is designed as an easy plug-and-play replacement for H8, H11 and H16 halogen fog bulb applications. Aubry Baugh, Lumileds product marketing manager, noted, “This new advanced LED can deliver up to 6,500K of a
Selling Four TPMS Sensors
If a single sensor has reached the end of its lifespan, it is highly recommended to replace all sensors at the same time. Similar to headlights, once one sensor dies, the rest are likely to be close behind. This is an important point for your customers to understand. Taking care of the issue before there is a problem also provides a convenience to them.
Lumileds Features New Philips X-tremeUltinon LED Fog Lights And Anti-Counterfeit Campaign In 2018 Catalog
Lumileds has released a new Philips Automotive Lighting Catalog featuring the latest innovations in automotive lighting technology for applications on all types of domestic and import cars, SUVs, light trucks and vans from model years 2000 to 2017. Vehicle application listings are presented in a convenient trilingual format. The catalog also features new products for
