As Andrew Markel explained in a recent article for Brake & Front End, the wear patterns on tires are visual representations of how the vehicle is performing and how owners are maintaining their vehicles. They also reveal the condition of alignment angles and suspension components.
This video is sponsored by the Automotive Distribution Network.
When you’re recommending replacement shocks for a Class 3 vehicle or higher, here’s something to keep in mind.
Broadly speaking, a commercial vehicle is any type of motor vehicle that's used for transporting goods or paying passengers legally. The definition of a commercial vehicle is a little more complex, but for our purposes, we're talking about vehicles that are used for business purposes or to provide public services. When we talk about commercial vehicles, the first things that might come to mind are semi-truck and buses. But in reality, commercial vehicle fleets can encompass a wide range of sizes and gross vehicle weight ratings, and run the gamut from pickup trucks and delivery vans to box trucks, utility trucks, RVs, and taxis. In this video, we're gonna mostly focus on class three vehicles, which have a gross vehicle weight rating between 10,001 and 14,000 pounds. This category includes popular models such as the Ford F three 50 Chevrolet, Silverado 3,500 and Ram 3,500. Class three vehicles are popular for a number of reasons. They're a combination of payload capacity, towing ability, and relatively manageable size. Makes them highly adaptable to a wide range of commercial and specialized applications. Another factor is the range of body styles and configurations that are available from standard pickups and vans to chassis cabs that can be customized with different types of bodies and equipment to suit specific needs,
In this video, we explore how electronic systems are revolutionizing vehicle stability and control.
Listen to Part II of this interview with Bridgestone Golf’s Dan Murphy.
Understanding the interplay between these fundamental components is essential to comprehend how the HVAC system operates.
If your customer’s timing chain fails, it can lead to serious engine damage and repairs can be complex and costly for your customer.
Survey says half of drivers are interested in off-roading, but range concerns could limit EV off-road use.
This video explores how CVTs work, common challenges for technicians, and the importance of trusting scan tools over test drives when diagnosing issues like slipping or shuttering.
The J.D. Power study shows that EV owners think their tires should last as long as gas-powered vehicles do.
High quality injectors ensure reliability and performance, maintaining or even enhancing the vehicle’s efficiency and power output.
