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When Animals Attack … Your Vehicle

October through December is prime mating and migrating season for deer, which means it’s a peak time for deer-related accidents. 

Animals Attack
How Have Transmissions Changed Through the Years? (Part 2)

The continuing evolution of transmissions led to torque converters, CVTs and more.

Selling for Snow Season

Some categories that might be slow and steady for most of the year tend to get hot when the weather turns cold.

Snow Season
How Have Transmissions Changed Through the Years? (Part 1)

The first automobiles transferred power to the wheels through a system of exposed belts and pulleys.

Basic Types of Suspension Systems

One of the most common types of suspension systems found in modern passenger vehicles is independent suspension.

Recommending Replacement Driveshaft Assemblies

Replacing individual components might only address the symptom and not the root cause, potentially leading to a customer comeback.

Recommending Storage Solutions for Road Trips

When the bare necessities just aren’t enough, these cargo solutions can help your customers create a memorable experience on their next road trip.

The Evolution of Thermostats (Part 2)

The electronically controlled thermostat is the latest innovation in the evolutionary chain.

The Evolution of Thermostats (Part 1)

Early thermostats utilized a bellows system.

Recommending Gen 1 Wheel-Bearing Kits

The primary signs of failure in a Gen 1 wheel bearing are noise and play.

Recommending Replacement Tensioners

It’s a mistake to view replacement tensioners simply as commodities. 

Recommending Kits for Timing-System Repair

Your customers should take a systems approach when replacing failed components.