Tire Wear and Trailer Alignment
Improve fuel economy and maximize tire performance through proper trailer alignment
Bushing Testing: How to Tell When a Bushing is Bad
There is no real maintenance schedule for a bushing beyond periodic inspection. While tie rod ends and ball joints might occasionally receive a little “thanks” for all their hard work in the form of a greasy treat, the bushing gets no such thanks. In fact, such a “treat” can mean death to a rubber bushing.
10 Brake Comeback Solutions
Nothing is worse than a customer returning to your shop after a brake job complaining of a noise or performance issue. These comebacks can be frustrating because they cost your shop’s productivity and reputation.
10 Alignment Service Tips
From the importance of pre-alignment inspections to performing a test drive before a vehicle is returned to the customer, here are 10 things to keep in mind when performing an alignment.
Complete Strut Assemblies Offer Many Advantages
Quick and easy to install, complete strut assemblies have become a popular item with professional technicians.
Spring Training: Creating Optimal Suspension and Steering Performance
Springs are replaced to enhance the load-carrying or handling characteristics of a vehicle. A good understanding of how springs are rated and how they operate is indispensable for achieving the anticipated outcomes in spring modifications.
Brake And Bearing Basics
Today’s vehicles don’t require much maintenance. Spark plugs last 100,000 miles, long-life coolants can go five years or 150,000 miles, and some filters have no recommended replacement interval. But sooner or later, one thing all vehicles eventually require is brake work.
Subaru Service Essentials
In this age of extended service intervals and exaggerated claims of longevity with little maintenance, selling service at a fair price is becoming more difficult. To help boost service sales, consider building a planned process for servicing your customers’ vehicles.
Loaded Brake Calipers Help Restore Brakes to Like-New Condition
loaded caliper assemblies get new friction, as well as properly matched hardware, significantly reducing the risk of future leaks developing, and uneven braking or pad wear caused by calipers hanging up or dragging.
Diagnosing Chassis Noises
Diagnosing chassis noises can be one of the most frustrating problems a technician can be called upon to deal with. Although modern quality-control measures on the production line have vastly reduced the number of chassis noise complaints, they still exist. In the aftermarket, repair oversights, worn parts and normal wear most often cause noises.