2012 GTE/SEMA Product Showcase
From A to V, here’s a look at some of the all-new products released at this year’s Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show.
Added Scan Tool Features
The Mastertech VCI aftermarket scan tool from Bosch now supports General Motors’ Tech2Win applications, providing OEM level diagnostics for GM vehicles. By obtaining a GM TIS subscription for Tech2WIN and installing the application, a technician can perform OEM diagnostic functions for powertrain, chassis and body systems on a variety of GM vehicles, Bosch said.
ASA Notes Babcox Among Latest Associate Member Renewals
Babcox Media, publisher of Tire Review magazine, was among a group of some two dozen companies that renewed their associate memberships with the Automotive Service Association. Among the companies re-upping with ASA were Tire Review partner AskPatty.com, Babcox Media unit Automotive Video Inc., and aftermarket suppliers ACDelco, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division, Robert Bosch, Carquest, Denso,
Product Spotlight: Brake Lathes
As an essential piece of equipment for tire dealerships and vehicle repair shops, brake lathes perform the important function of machining vehicle brake drums and resurfacing brake rotors. With today’s latest brake lathe technology, technicians can experience quicker production, superior surface finish, easier operation and a longer machine service life.
Thexton Releases Three New Automotive Repair Tools
The company released its new Brake Depressor, Terminal Release Tool Kit and Heavy Duty Wheel Stud Pilot Pins.
2011 AIA Import Product and Marketing Award Winners
The Auto International Association (AIA) announced the recipients of the 2011 AIA Import Product and Marketing Awards. The awards recognize products and marketing programs designed to serve the import aftermarket industry. The winners were honored during the recent Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, Nev. The 2011 winners included: • Best Overall Import
Taray International Earns ‘Export Excellence’ Award
Taray International Corp., supplier of tire retreading supplies, automotive service equipment and commercial tire products, was awarded the 2011 "Export Excellence" award by the Collier County Economic Development Council. “We are very thankful to have received the award considering the field of businesses we were grouped with,” the company stated, adding that, “Taray International will
Toolmaker Taking Steps to Deal With Costs
As with tiremakers, Bosch is also facing a run-up in raw material costs, but the toolmaker said it is doing all it can to avoid taking price hikes. "Like others in the aftermarket, we face challenges in the cost of commodity products as well as transport," said Odd Joergenrud, North American automotive aftermarket president for
A Look at CAN Systems
Just like your cable TV, as a signal is sent down the wire from one communication device, there needs to be another at the other end that can "unscramble" that information and turn it into readable information. These "lines" are generally referred to as BUS lines, or Data lines.Most of the time they are pairs
Product Spotlight: Brakes and Friction Materials
Improved technology has made brakes and friction materials more durable and better performing. To avoid customer comebacks, tire dealers must take care to use quality parts matched to the correct application. applicable), which can make the job easier for installers and even help ensure a better fit. Advantage brake shoes include attached parking brake levers