KYB Americas Launches New Stability Control and Sales Training Program
KYB Americas Corp. has launched a new stability control and sales training program for service providers. KYB Americas says the program was created, in part, to address the rapid increase of strut-equipped vehicles and the higher cost of replacing them, which has made it more difficult for the service provider to earn the sale.
Fifty-Six New MOOG Steering and Suspension Parts Expand Brand’s Coverage to Millions of Additional Vehicles
The MOOG steering and suspension line from Federal-Mogul now includes 56 new parts that expand the brand’s coverage to millions of additional foreign nameplate and domestic passenger vehicles. According to Federal-Mogul, the Moog brand – as the automotive service industry’s “Problem Solver,” – delivers innovative product designs that provide enhanced performance and durability and help make installation easier.
Selling the Complete Ride Control Job (Shocks & Struts)
A new strut or shock is only as good as the parts attached to it. These “required” components (notice I did not say add-ons) should be sold as part of any shock or strut replacement.
2009-’10 Honda Pilot Clicking Noise Coming From the Front Suspension During Acceleration or Braking
If a 2009-’10 Honda Pilot owner complains that the vehicle is making one or more clicking noises from the front suspension while accelerating or braking, it could be due to a faulty front suspension rear lower arm bushing bracket. If this is the case, replace both front suspension rear lower arm bushing brackets, and check the wheel alignment.
Rodney Childers, Crew Chief for Brian Vickers and No. 55 Toyota, Wins MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award at Sonoma
Rodney Childers, crew chief for Brian Vickers and the No. 55 RK Motors Toyota, won his first MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award of 2012 after Vickers made a late charge to finish fourth in Sunday’s NASCAR Toyota Save Mart 350 at Sonoma (CA) Raceway. Childers and Vickers have delivered two top-five finishes in only three Sprint Cup starts together this year.
Jimmie Johnson Crew Chief Chad Knaus is Top MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ at MIS
Chad Knaus, crew chief for the MOOG steering and suspension-equipped No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet driven by Jimmie Johnson, was named MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” after Johnson drove from the back of the field to post his eighth top-10 finish of the year during Sunday’s Quicken Loans 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup contest at Michigan International Speedway.
Tenneco Launches Ride Control Business on All-New Ford Escape
Tenneco announced it is launching ride control business on the all-new 2013 Ford Escape. Beginning this month, Tenneco will supply front struts and rear monotube shocks for the Escape platform, which will be produced at Ford’s Louisville assembly plant.
Monroe Promotion Offers $30 Mail-In Rebate for Replacement Shocks on Popular Trucks, SUVs
Tenneco Inc. is driving sales of its Monroe shocks and struts for light trucks and SUVs this summer by offering consumers a $30 mail-in rebate through the “Summer Truck Shock Sale” promotion, running through June 30, 2012.
Federal-Mogul Introduces Nearly 120 MOOG Control Arms, Other Replacement Parts for Foreign Nameplate and Domestic Models
Federal-Mogul has announced that its MOOG steering and suspension line now includes nearly 120 additional control arms, ball joints, tie rod ends and other replacement parts for popular foreign nameplate and domestic models.
Chad Johnston, Crew Chief for Martin Truex Jr. and No. 56 Toyota, Named Top MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ at Dover
Chad Johnston picked up one big prize before jetting back to North Carolina for an even bigger one. The crew chief for the NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Camry was named Federal-Mogul’s MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” after the No. 56 car gained 11 positions to finish seventh in Sunday’s NASCAR FedEx 400 at Dover (DE) International Speedway.
Gabriel New Commercial/Heavy-Duty Smartphone Part Search Places Product Availability at Customers’ Fingertips
Gabriel announces the enhancement of its mobile part search with the addition of an all-new mobile Smartphone part search for commercial, heavy-duty truck, trailer or bus shocks.
Steve Letarte, Crew Chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr., Named MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at Talladega
Steve Letarte, crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet Impala, was named the MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” in Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Talladega (AL) Superspeedway. The No. 88 car picked up nine positions and improved by a race-high 0.039-second per lap over the second half of the race to deliver its sixth consecutive top-10 finish. Earnhardt now stands third in driver points after nine races.