Looking Ahead: SEMA Show Trends Point to Vehicle Customization Future
Last month, we ended the article with the prediction of a growing number of color and designs that allow for several years of production. Well, we hit it on the head. I haven’t seen that many color variations at the SEMA Show since the Tuner revolution of the early 1990s. Take a look at this
Automotive Lift Institute Elects Officers and Directors
(Aftermarketnews.com) The Automotive Lift Institute has re-elected Jerry Lentz of Challenger Lifts Inc. in Louisville, Ky., to a third term as chairman of the board of directors.
2008 Readers’ Choice Awards Announced
(AftermarketNews.com) For 12 straight years, Brake & Front End, Counterman, ImportCar and Underhood Service magazines have recognized the advertisers that are the foremost communicators in the industry with their annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
Tire Lifts; Impact Wrenches
Tire Lifts Are Going GreenWhile inground vehicle lifts have long been the preferred choice among tire dealers, environmental concerns have caused many architects to recommend surface lifts. Traditional inground lifts use copious amounts of hydraulic oil transferred from an inground tank through underground piping. A leak can cause hundreds of gallons of oil to seep
How Safe Is Your Shop?
When I started asking dealers that question, the answers that I got were all across the board. Most answers usually started with a "yes," but after some discussion its ometimes changed to an "I think so." Finally, after digging a bit more, the response moved to an "I don’t really know." This could be a
Atlantic Tire & Service Wins Community Service Award
Atlantic Tire & Service was recently honored by the Cary Chamber of Commerce with its Community Service Award.
Atlantic Tire & Service Wins Small Business of the Year Award
Tire Review Top Shop Award semi-finalist Atlantic Tire & Service won the 2007 Small Business of the Year Award, presented by the Morrisville (N.C.) Chamber of Commerce.
Compressors;Alignment
Compressors Last Longer, Are Quieter Than Ever Before At least one air compressor manufacturer, Kaeser, is willing to say its rotary screw compressor in either a 7.5 or 15 hp design creates a noise level as low as 66 dB(A). That’s a noise level they say is up to 10 dB(A) lower than its
Tire/Wheel Balancers; Rack Systems
Built Right, Built Tough Tire/Wheel Balancers There is so much ease of use built into today’s balancers that nearly anyone can balance a set of tires and wheels, regardless of size and degree of difficulty. Watch your productivity climb as even novice techs quickly become tire/wheel balancing experts. You’ll find such features as large graphic
Motor Oil; Filters
A Close-up Look at Synthetic Motor OilThe subject of what type of motor oil to use in a customer’s vehicle is long enough to warrant a 2,000-page book. In the interest of your time, this short briefing will only cover synthetic oil and a few frequently asked questions. Pennzoil offers its answers to myths and