Sounds like you have some serious steering and or suspension issues going on. I would take to a good shop and have them take a look at it.
Matthew Vaughn
O’Reilly Auto Parts
The Mercury brand was shuttered in 2010, while Lincoln is enjoying a bit of a renaissance.
Platform-sharing” and “badge engineering” are terms often used to describe the common industry practice of developing multiple vehicle models from a common design. The economy of a single design underpinning multiple vehicles allows manufacturers to streamline the development process, and to provide the buyer with options across their base, mid-line and luxury divisions. Much of this “twinning” occurs within a manufacturer’s “family” of brands, but cooperating with rival manufacturers already well-established in a market allows the manufacturer to produce vehicles outside their wheelhouse.
Hubbard, president and CEO of HDA Truck Pride, asserts: “The only way to win is for every one of us to get involved.”
Godschalk, president of Federated Auto Parts, is optimistic about the back half of 2023.
“As a support team, collaboration is of the utmost importance,” says Patel, president of Carquest North America.
“The strengths of the players in the independent space are often difficult for the big-box guys to replicate.”
Washbish, VP of sales and marketing for the Alliance, is enthusiastic about the new partnership with Federated.
Beaulieu, VP, professional marketing for Advance, Carquest and Worldpac, talks about the importance of differentiation.
DIYers can recharge their vehicle A/C – with a dash of caution.
It’s a wonder they last as long as they do.
