Making Brake Jobs Last Longer: Tips to Ensure the Quality of Your Work
All shops want to see a customer again but not for a brake comeback. Make sure your techs are following these tips to ensure the best brake job every time.
Tech Minute: Diagnosing A Brake Pull
Babcox Media’s Andrew Markel discusses the dreaded brake pull complaint and focuses on three areas of the vehicle to check to diagnose this problem faster.
Why the Alignment Angle Changed: Understanding Forces on the Vehicle’s Suspension
Take a deeper look at the cause-and-effect relationship between external and internal forces that can alter the geometry of a vehicle’s suspension.
Stacked Alignment: Solving Lead/Pull Conditions
When looking to cure a lead/pull problem, look for key signs that can indicate an issue with stacked tolerances of different components and systems.
Alignment Specs: 2011-2014 Chrysler 200
While the ad slogan for the 2011 Chrysler 200 was “Imported from Detroit” most technicians knew when they looked up at the undercarriage it was the old JS platform that Chrysler shared with Mitsubishi.
Ford Issues 2 Safety Recalls In North America
Ford is issuing a safety recall in North America for approximately 550,000 2013-‘16 model year Ford Fusion and 2013-‘14 Ford Escape vehicles to replace shifter cable bushings.
Meyle Introduces HD Products to Expand Coverage
Meyle has introduced products into its Meyle HD product lines to extend its vehicle coverage.
CEMB Gives Recommendations On How To Sell Wheel Alignment Service
A few pointers on how successful shops increase alignment sales and provide the best possible service to their customers to maximize profitability.
Tire Vibration and Noise: Tips for Diagnosing and Finding Its Cause
What to rule out and consider when diagnosing the proper cause and fix for a tire vibration.
Pothole Season: Tires and More Are At Risk
Especially now – during pothole season – shops and customers are paying for America’s crumbling infrastructure.
