AAPEX to Tire Dealers: We Got Your Back
AAPEX commits to growing tire-centric technical training and education for both dealers and technicians in its 2021 show and beyond.
Autel Releases ITS600 Tire Service, Diagnostic Tablet
The MaxiTPMS ITS600 is a pocket-size, lightweight, touchscreen Android tablet that performs all-known sensor activation, system diagnostics, 1-Sensor programming with 99% vehicle coverage, and sensor ID and position Relearn procedures, the company says.
Meyle Says HD Water Pumps Ensure Long Service Life
The company says the water pump bearings and housing seals are resistant to high temperatures.
Goodyear Releases Power Transmission Belts
The line of belts offers belts for both industrial and transportation markets.
Routine Tire Inspections Yield Profit Down the Line
By checking a customer’s alignment and tread depth, dealers can educate customers on their tire health and also offer data-backed repair services to ensure that their car is running as smoothly and safely as possible.
PRT Launches 149 Complete Strut Assemblies
The launches include models on the national scene such as Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord, Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sentra.
BFGoodrich to Launch Off-Road Wiper Blade Line
Made specifically for trucks, jeeps, SUVs and 4x4s, the BFGoodrich Off-Road Wiper Blades were inspired by the BFGoodrich all-terrain T/A KO2 tire tread.
Nitrogen Inflation: Not Just a Bunch of Hot Air
Keeping tires at their proper inflation level longer with nitrogen fill is relatively cheap insurance, especially for customers who aren’t religious about preventive maintenance.
Nissan TPMS Service: Sensors and the Relearn Process
Never assume that the failure of a sensor to register means that the sensor has failed. Sensors are sensitive to how they are installed on the wheel.
Top 3 TPMS Installations that Cost Time and Money
Programmable sensors and auto location are two examples of features that offer many benefits but may require extra steps during service.
ABS/ESC False Activation Diagnostics
False activation incidents involve the ABS modulator taking over braking or intervening to restore vehicle stability.
Bartec USA Makes Fourth Tool Update of 2020
The company’s software update 62.3 adds significant coverage for the Rite-Sensor, adds model year 2021 coverage and increases its OBDII capabilities, the company says.