Bosch Expands Product Lines

Published: June 10, 2016

Robert Bosch LLC is adding 18 new SKUs to its aftermarket product lineup.

“At Bosch, our dedication to innovation drives our ongoing development and continuously expanding product portfolio,” said Thomas Winter, Robert Bosch LLC, vice president Automotive Aftermarket NA. “Each month, we extend coverage even further, providing technicians with more of the quality options they need to service their customers’ vehicles.”

Bosch added two new SKUs to its Bosch Blue Disc Brake Pads product line; six new SKUs for remanufactured alternators and starters; five new spark plug SKUs; and five new fuel pimp and module assembly part numbers.

For full details on the product expansion, visit www.boschautoparts.com.

Forty-one percent of drivers got a flat tire in the last 12 months

Over a quarter (28%) of drivers opted to change the flat themselves, and 24% called roadside assistance.

By Christian Hinton

Published: May 8, 2024

Hankook Tire’s latest Gauge Index recently found that 41% of drivers have experienced a flat tire or tire blowout in the last 12 months. Another 29% have discovered a puncture or leak. The Gauge Index found that one-third (32%) of drivers who experienced a flat tire in the last year said the primary cause was a nail, which was the No. 1 culprit.