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Inspection Lanes: Reaping Returns on Your Investment

Helping drivers keep up with vehicle and tire maintenance can start by installing one or more inspection lanes in your tire shop.

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Can Tires Sell Shocks and Struts?

Tire wear patterns are visual representations of how the vehicle is performing and how owners maintain their vehicles.

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Ford F-150 Brake Job

There are more than 3.6 million 2009-’14 Ford F-Series trucks on the road today, and the majority of them are the F150 model.

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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.

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ABS/ESC False Activation Diagnostics

False activation incidents involve the ABS modulator taking over braking or intervening to restore vehicle stability.

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KYB Releases Truck-Plus Performance, Leveling Assemblies

Applications are available for many of the most popular trucks and additional applications are currently in development, the company says.

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Continental Expands ATE Disc Brake Rotor Coverage

The program, which also delivers coverage for Asian and domestic vehicles, features a range of OE-quality disc brake rotors designed to meet specific vehicle and customer applications.

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Hunter Quick Pit Now Available

Hunter says its Quick Pit was created to minimize disruption to shops’ service drive during the installation of inspection equipment.

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PTC Introduces New Steering Knuckle Assemblies

The company says its preassembled units eliminate the need for specialty tools or a press.

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NRS Brakes Adds Coverage for 82 New Models

The company says the mechanical attachment and galvanized steel backing plates prevent issues related to rust and corrosion.

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BCA Bearings Expands Wheel Bearing Coverage

These 19 new SKUs represent coverage for 81 late-model applications.

10 Tips for Daily Brake Lathe Maintenance

Keep your brake lathe running smoothly by following these 10 tips on a daily basis.

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