Mark Phillips, Author at Counterman Magazine
Automotive Electronics, ‘Smart Tech’ Take Center Stage At Taipei Auto Parts Mega Show

It would be difficult to find any vehicle in the world that doesn’t have components made in Taiwan.

BILSTEIN Offers New Shock Rebuilding Tools

The seven new tool offerings were created to make servicing BILSTEIN’s take-apart and rebuildable products quicker and easier.

1Parts And The Group Present International Vendor Awards To Denso, SMP

Denso was honored by 1Parts as its Vendor of the Year for its global support of the combined global membership. The Group International Vendor of the Year award was presented to Standard Motor Products (SMP) for its North American support of members of Federated and Pronto. SMP was also selected as Outstanding Vendor of the Year by The Group membership.

WATCH: What Are Some Wheel Bearing Diagnosis Methods Used By Technicians?

Some worn wheel bearings can be detected by rocking the vehicle from side to side at low speeds with the steering wheel.

Watch: Diagnosing Wheel Noise Isn’t So Straightforward

Some people think that if a wheel is making noise when a vehicle moves, it’s got to be a bad bearing. But a closer look through some inspection can reveal that it could be something else entirely.

Watch: Mystery Sounds From A Vehicle’s Wheel Require A Closer Look

Some people think that if a wheel is making noise when a vehicle moves, it’s got to be a bad bearing. But a closer look through some inspection can reveal that it could be something else entirely.

Watch: Should Wheel Bearings Be Replaced In Pairs?

Wheel bearings are one of the most important safety-related parts on a vehicle. If one goes bad, it can create a very dangerous situation. Because of this, it’s imperative that if one front wheel bearing unit goes bad on a vehicle, for example, both fronts should be replaced at a minimum.

Stop Trying To Do Too Much, And Watch Your Sales Improve

Let’s get back to our customers and give them what they want and need.

Frontera Radiators, The Group Member, Selects Fuse5 Automotive Software For Its Mexico-Based Operations

Fuse5 Automotive Software continues to improve to meet the demand for solutions that will make independent businesses technologically relevant in an increasingly competitive environment, the company says.

AASA’s Brake Manufacturers Council And FMSI To Celebrate ‘Brake Weekend’ June 1-4

The Brake Weekend will include joint meetings of BMC and FMSI members, BMC members-only sessions and the Supplier Exhibition.

Auto Care Association Joins Multi-Association Letter Opposing Tariffs Against China

This new joint association letter follows the Auto Care Association’s initial letter sent to the White House last week urging the administration to reconsider the steel and aluminum tariffs.

Spectra Premium Industries Inc. Named A Gold Standard Winner

This award is granted to the companies ranked among Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Spectra Premium has successfully retained its Best Managed winner title since 2014.