WATCH: Counter Pros Should Ask this Question When Selling a New Alternator
When a shop asks for a new alternator, be sure to ask them, “Does it have a decoupler pulley?”
WATCH: Breathe Easier with Cabin Air Filters
Has a customer ever complained that there’s a strange smell coming from their vents?
WATCH: The Evolution of Oil Filters
With many premium filters designed to last 10,000 miles or more, it’s safe to say these aren’t your grandfather’s oil filters.
WATCH: Avoid the Price Trap When Choosing an Oil Filter
It’s important that your customers avoid the trap of prioritizing price over quality when they’re looking for an oil filter.
WATCH: Selling Customers on the Value of Fuel Additives
It’s safe to say that all of your customers want their cars to run better. But, few realize just how easy it is to “tune their fuel” with a fuel-treatment product.
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.
Turbochargers Are Super-Powering Small Engines
The trend with gasoline engines is decreasing: that is, reducing in cubic capacity for the same power output. This is readily achievable by turbocharging, since the high power-to-capacity ratio of these engines requires an increase in the air mass supplied to the engine.
Brake Job: Common Mistakes
The pad slap. It’s a really dirty phrase. A phrase that says to just about anyone in the automotive aftermarket who respects what they do that someone is about to commit a crime.
Cabin Air Filter: The Unsung Hero Of A Vehicle
Most drivers do not even know cabin air filters exist, despite vehicle manufacturers trying to make them more accessible to the customer since 2010.
