Mon.Nov 11, 2024

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The Bearing Might Be In Stock, But What About…

Brake & Front End

What is less expensive and the most profitable for a shop? A premium replacement hub unit? Or an economy replacement hub unit? On an accounting level, you will always select the least expensive part. The logic is that it will cost the customer less, and the shop might have more room to set a profitable but fair price. If you look at the hub unit as a long-term investment, and factor in the possible cost of a comeback, the premium unit is the least expensive and the most profitable.

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Understanding The Operation Of Oxygen Sensors

Tomorrow's Technician

An oxygen sensor (O2) is a vital part of the fuel and emission-control system. It measures the difference in oxygen in the air on the outside of and inside the exhaust. It reports its finding to the ECU to calculate the exact amount of fuel the injector should pulse into the cylinder to create combustion. The main function is to maintain efficient combustion without being too lean or too rich.

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The Great Coolant Debate

Brake & Front End

What’s the best type of water to use when diluting your coolant – tap, distilled, or deionized? In this episode of Inside the Brands, we’ll break down how each option affects your vehicle’s cooling system. Spoiler alert: most OEMs and coolant manufacturers, like Pentosin, recommend deionized water for maximum performance. Watch as we explain why deionized water is the preferred choice for better performance and corrosion protection.

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Matching OE Torque Specs When Reinstalling CV Axles

Tomorrow's Technician

Constant velocity, or CV axles transfer power from the transmission or differential to the wheels while also allowing for steering and suspension movement. When your customer is replacing a CV axle, be sure to remind them to use the correct OE torque specification and procedure to ensure proper installation and operation of the drivetrain. Here is why.

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Rotary launches new brand at SEMA

Auto Service World

Rotary announced a new brand, Rotary Solutions, which was seen for the first time at the SEMA Show 2024. The new Rotary Solutions brand serves as a single-source solution for shop equipment, resources and training. The new brand comprises several familiar names in vehicle repair and diagnostic service, including Rotary by Rotary Solutions, Forward Lift by Rotary Solutions, Direct Lift by Rotary Solutions and Chief Collision Technology.

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Hanon Systems Expands Manufacturing Capability in Canada

Tomorrow's Technician

Hanon Systems announced a new plant in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, to support its growing business with global vehicle manufacturers. The company said the facility includes approximately 284,200 square feet of manufacturing space, with room for expansion based on business needs. Hanon added that the facility will be the company’s first North American location to produce electric scroll compressors, which are essential components for thermal management in hybrid and battery electric vehicl

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John Bean Tru-Point ADAS tool approved for Hyundai

Auto Service World

The John Bean Tru-Point advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration tool has been approved for use on Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles. The calibration tool performs a check of the ADAS-related wheel alignment values and closely monitors each step of the setup procedure, ensuring that OEM safety specifications have been met before an ADAS calibration is performed.

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High mileage oil supplement from Rislone

Auto Service World

Rislone has unveiled its new Hy-per Lube High Mileage Treatment Engine Supplement (p/n 34200). It is designed to improve oil performance to eliminate dry starts, reduce friction and wear, prevent oil breakdown and extend engine life. Its concentrated formula is available in a compact, easy-to-use, and shelf-friendly bottle. The supplement is a premium additive blend formulated to work with all motor oils, including conventional, high-mileage and synthetic, to make older, high-kilometre and high-

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Business Slowing Down? Before You Spend More Money On Advertising, do this.

AutoShopOwner

Many shops these days are complaining that business is slowing down. While I am not against advertising, let's consider the following before you throw money at the problem: Are your service advisors doing all they can to provide an amazing customer experience? Are multipoint inspections being done properly? Are your service advisor proactive with making sales and trained properly to handle objections?

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New Novus Glass location opens in Hamilton

Auto Service World

Novus Glass Hamilton Central has opened its doors, led by owner and operator Jason Russell. He is the owner of Russell Automotive Repair & Service Inc. and brings more than 20 years of experience to his latest venture Russell saw the potential to expand his services to meet growing needs in the glass and calibration market. “Performing ADAS calibrations for four years showed me how the glass business could enhance what we already offer,” he said in an announcement.

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Wheel Bearings

Brake & Front End

No matter the type of bearing, they can fail for the same reasons. The failure starts with a small imperfection on a race that generates a little heat that bakes the grease inside the bearing. What Kills Bearings? Loads at a vehicle’s corners are concentrated on the relatively small bearing surfaces. All of the weight on some vehicles may rest on an area no larger than the size of a business card.

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Sandra Doucette Wins 2024 Fleet Safety Award

Automotive Fleet

Doucette, senior manager of EHS at Advance Auto Parts (AAP), has been instrumental in reducing collision frequency, severity, cost, and overall risk for the company.

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Does Personality Matter In A Shop Setting?

Brake & Front End

Knowing the different personalities and dominant traits of team members helps with communication and prevents internal conflicts, says John Wade, owner of Super Eagle Auto Care in Charlotte, NC. In this episode of Talking Shop With ShopOwner, Doug Kaufman discusses the challenges of finding, hiring and implementing your next ideal team member. Flexibility and constant adjustment are necessary for successful teamwork.

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Breaking: Elon Musk Has No Idea How The Speed Of Light Or Satellite Communication Works

Jalopnik

During a meeting with the Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group, an internal NASA working crew dedicated to supporting missions to Mars included a pitch from Elon Musk’s SpaceX to deploy Starlink satellites around the red planet to create “Marslink.” Having a thick layer of satellites around Mars would certainly… Read more.

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Bridgestone named exclusive tire partner for the Lamborghini Temerario

Tire Review Magazine

Bridgestone has been selected by Lamborghini as the exclusive tire partner for the new Lamborghini Temerario. As Lamborghini’s “Official Technical Partner,” Bridgestone said it has developed a complete tire lineup to fit the performance requirements of the sports car. The new tires are designed to perform well on and off the track, as well as in winter conditions, Bridgestone said. “After the Lamborghini Huracán STO, Tecnica, Sterrato, Huracán EVO and the V12 Hybrid HPEV

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Announcing New DRIVE Master Workshops for Automotive Shop Owners

DRIVE

Creating a Path to Success As the automotive repair industry evolves, so does the demand for skilled shop owners who are equipped with the knowledge to run not only a successful shop but a scalable business. DRIVE is thrilled to announce a lineup of three NEW Master Workshops coming in 2025. These workshops, designed specifically for owners of general repair, collision, truck maintenance, and towing shops, will focus on some of the most vital aspects of modern shop management: crafting a busin

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How do modern brake pad wear sensors work?

Tire Review Magazine

Over the last decade, brake pad wear sensors have gone through significant updates. What started as simple warning devices, modern sensors are now an important part of the brake system, providing more detailed insights that benefit both customers and technicians. Let’s talk about how modern brake pad wear sensors work. Modern brake pad wear sensors do more than just signal when pads are worn out.

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All You Need to Know About Purge Valve Replacement Cost

RepairSmith

The purge valve (also called canister purge valve) keeps the fuel vapor in check, recycling it to save gas and cut emissions. But when this little valve goes rogue, your engine takes the hit. Suddenly, you’re dealing with rough idling , high fuel consumption, and sluggishness. And the best fix would be to kick the troublemaker to the curb and get a new purge valve !

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Monroe unveils heavy duty chassis for commercial vehicles

Tire Review Magazine

Monroe recently launched its new heavy duty chassis, featuring drag links and tie rods designed for commercial and heavy-duty vehicles. The new drag links and tie rods are built with electrostatic paint and phosphate coating for corrosion resistance, providing reliability in tough conditions, according to Monroe. Monroe said its new heavy duty chassis includes drag links and tie rods for a range of vehicles, including the 2002-2012 International 4300 (front right outer) with part number TR10100

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Engine Replacement Cost: What to Expect and How to Save

RepairSmith

Engine constantly overheating ? Poor performance and abnormal sounds, too? Your car engine is likely nearing the end of its lifespan — unfortunately, you’ll keep experiencing engine issues until you get a new one. Anxious about how much it’ll cost? We’ll address your concerns by breaking down the engine replacement cost and sharing some excellent tips for saving money on your purchase.

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Bridgestone named exclusive tire partner for the Lamborghini Temerario

Tire Review Magazine

Bridgestone has been selected by Lamborghini as the exclusive tire partner for the new Lamborghini Temerario. As Lamborghini’s “Official Technical Partner,” Bridgestone said it has developed a complete tire lineup to fit the performance requirements of the sports car. The new tires are designed to perform well on and off the track, as well as in winter conditions, Bridgestone said. “After the Lamborghini Huracán STO, Tecnica, Sterrato, Huracán EVO and the V12 Hybrid HPEV

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What Cars Should Automakers Build After Elon Musk Kills The Pesky NHTSA?

Jalopnik

Elon Musk will be in charge of the federal budget next year , from which he’s promised to cut a truly impossible amount of money. But you don’t find $2 trillion just by cutting your entire staff so nothing works except your burned-out employees — you need to take more drastic measures, like cutting the things that cost… Read more.

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How do modern brake pad wear sensors work?

Tire Review Magazine

Over the last decade, brake pad wear sensors have gone through significant updates. What started as simple warning devices, modern sensors are now an important part of the brake system, providing more detailed insights that benefit both customers and technicians. Let’s talk about how modern brake pad wear sensors work. Modern brake pad wear sensors do more than just signal when pads are worn out.

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Self-Driving Cars Will Ruin Cities, Not Fix Them

Jalopnik

If you’re delusional enough to believe Tesla CEO and Unelected Co-President Elon Musk , cheap robotaxis are just around the corner , ready to revolutionize transportation as we know it. They aren’t, but even if they were, the idea that they would actually make society better is just as ridiculous as Musk’s claim that he… Read more.

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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Declined in October

Automotive Fleet

Sales trends may have been affected by business disruptions early in October caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton coming back-to-back.

Vehicle 52
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Next-Generation Mazda Miata Will Be Electric With A Rotary Range Extender

Jalopnik

Every day the automotive industry brings us closer to a world without sports cars, or coupes of any kind for that matter. Mazda is working diligently to prevent such an eventuality from coming to pass. Since its 1989 introduction the MX-5 has become one of the most successful sports cars in history , and while the… Read more.

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Wood Finishes 2024 with Double-Duty Day at Phoenix

The NAPA Network

Jack Wood’s 2024 campaign came to a close at Phoenix Raceway on Friday with an 11th-place finish in the ARCA Menards Series West (AMSW) and a 35th-place finish in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) finale. The Loomis, Calif., native secured a career-best fourth-place finish in the AMSW championship standings in the No. 16 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet SS and tackled double duty in the No. 91 Mongoose Bicycles Chevrolet Silverado RST.

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Wild 'Conveyor Belt Road' Coming To Japan

Jalopnik

Japan is looking to up its world-leading mass transit game with a “conveyor belt road” meant to be a 320-mile automated cargo transport corridor that will link Tokyo and Osaka. This “autoflow road” is being built in an effort to make up for Japan’s delivery capacity shortage. Read more.

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Eckes Wraps 2024 with Podium Run at Phoenix

The NAPA Network

Christian Eckes closed one of the most impeccable seasons in NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) history with a third-place finish on Friday night at Phoenix Raceway and finished third in the championship standings. The driver of the No. 19 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet Silverado RST reached several historical milestones in his career-best campaign. Eckes set a new record of 22 top-10 finishes in a 23-race season, had the best average finish in 28 years (5.39), and became the fifth driver in NCTS hi

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NASCAR 'Could Care Less' If Michael Jordan's Team Is On The Grid In 2025

Jalopnik

Embroiled in a legal battle with the sanctioning body, 23XI Racing had its sights on winning its first NASCAR championship this weekend with Tyler Reddick driving the 45 car. Unfortunately Reddick’s sixth place finish fell just short of Team Penske’s Joey Logano, who won the race and the championship in the final… Read more.

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Elliott Wraps Up 2024 Season with Top-10 Finish at Phoenix Raceway

The NAPA Network

Chase Elliott and the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts team qualified fifth for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series season finale at Phoenix Raceway. The 28-year-old driver finished stage one in the fifth position and followed it up with an eighth-place result in stage two. In the final stage Elliott continued to race inside the top 10, taking the checkered flag in the eighth position.

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Consumer Reports Trashes VinFast VF8 In First Review

Jalopnik

When we first drove the VinFast VF8 , we weren’t impressed. Our headline said it was “simply not ready for America,” and the criticism only got worse from there. VinFast clearly rushed the development process and didn’t have a remotely competitive product to offer. Supposedly, the Vietnamese automaker planned to… Read more.

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Integrity Auto Service Offers Quality Service Niagra Falls Residents Can Trust

Repair Shop Websites

If you’re looking for reliable, affordable, and friendly car repair services, in Niagra Falls, NY look no further than Integrity Auto Service! Their experienced team handles everything from routine maintenance to more complex repairs with expert precision and care. They specialize in General Services, Miscellaneous Services, Brakes, Tires, and Inspections.

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Become Your Raddest Self When You Buy This 1980s Mercedes-Benz S-Class With Gullwing Doors

Jalopnik

There are few cars more of-an-era than a C126 Mercedes-Benz equipped with a tuner body kit, BBS mesh wheels, and Styling Garage’s one-of-57 ‘Gullwing’ conversion. This white-over-grey machine, which Styling Garage dubbed a “Marbella” after the coastal city in Southern Spain, is the epitome of 1980s style excess. It… Read more.

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Wakefield adds new western manager

Auto Service World

Darin Guillet has been promoted to regional sales manager for the western region with Wakefield Canada, which manufactures, distributes and markets the Castrol brand in Canada. He has been with Wakefield since 2011 working in the automotive, commercial/heavy duty and industrial segments. Before that, Guillet worked in sales management and operations roles in the petroleum industry and is a professional signature lubrication specialist focused in tribology from Southwest Research Institute of Tec

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Hyundai Research Proves The People Demand Real Buttons And Knobs

Jalopnik

Back in the 1900s, automakers realized they could save a lot of money if they used the same buttons and knobs across various brands. Then Tesla changed the game again , sticking essentially all of the vehicle controls on a cheap touchscreen. Many other automakers soon followed suit and largely abandoned physical… Read more.

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Honda Made A Small EV With 81 Miles Of Range Nearly 30 Years Ago

Jalopnik

Honda has been doing big things with alternative fuels for decades now. While models like the game changing first-gen Insight and the Accord and Civic Hybrids from the early 2000s put Honda’s electrification efforts into the mainstream public’s awareness, few may realize that Honda started down this path right before… Read more.