Bosch Expands Product Coverage
Bosch has expanded its coverage across its line of product solutions including its rotating machines, oxygen sensors, braking and cabin air filter lines.
OTC Introduces New Battery, Starter/Charger System Tester
OTC has introduced the 3914 Wireless Battery and Starter/Charger System Tester, allowing technicians to test battery systems faster and receive a full health report.
New Brand Messaging, Marketing at Remy
Remy Power Products has launched a new brand marketing campaign for its Remy brand of new and remanufactured starters and alternators.
Belt Inspection Checklist
You might have only one chance to sell a customer a new serpentine belt. With belts lasting roughly 90,000 miles, proper inspection at the time of failure is critical not only for selling the belt, but also for ensuring add-on sales and better customer satisfaction.
These are the steps you should be performing on every car or truck that enters your shop.
Flynn’s Tire Opens 20th Retail Location
West Middlesex, Pa.-based Flynn’s Tire & Auto Service has opened its 20th store, located in Edinboro, Pa. The store will officially be in operation on Nov. 14. “We are very proud of this new store and what we have to offer. Flynn’s features our famous ‘Entire Price Guarantee,’ a 100% satisfaction guarantee and a lowest
Advance Auto Donates $2.1 Million to Building Homes for Heroes
Advance Auto Parts Inc. has donated $2.1 million to Building Homes for Heroes, an organization that builds and/or modifies homes that will be gifted, mortgage-free, to veterans who were injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. Advance Auto raised funds for the donation during its 2016 Vendor Golf Classic in August. Vendor partners, BBB Industries, manufacturer of
MPA Launches Warranty-Reduction Program
Motorcar Parts of America (MPA) has launched the “Call Before You Return” warranty-reduction program for starters and alternators to help stop misdiagnosis with good parts. The program aims to prevent technicians from returning good units that in turn wastes their time and their customers’ time, MPA said. MPA attaches a prominent red “Call Before You
Good or Replace? Testing Today’s Batteries
A weak battery, or one that is rundown, may not deliver enough amps to crank the engine when temperatures plunge and the oil thickens. While cold weather can be hard on batteries, so can hot weather because it increases water loss from the electrolyte inside the battery. That’s why batteries in hot climates usually don’t
Bosch Expands Product Lines
Robert Bosch LLC is adding 18 new SKUs to its aftermarket product lineup. “At Bosch, our dedication to innovation drives our ongoing development and continuously expanding product portfolio,” said Thomas Winter, Robert Bosch LLC, vice president Automotive Aftermarket NA. “Each month, we extend coverage even further, providing technicians with more of the quality options they
#AAPEX: ACDelco Introduces Wide Range of New Products
At this week’s Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), ACDelco showcased several new products, including starters and alternators; General Motors OE gaskets, engine mounts and transfer cases; and window regulators and motors. New product details are as follows: • Seventy Professional new alternators and 38 Professional new starters cover 2014-1988 models from Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac,
