VIDEO: Spark Plugs And Ignition Coils Are Intrinsically Linked
It’s critical that ignition coils are firing with the correct type of spark plug. This video is sponsored by Autolite.
Iridium Aftermarket Spark Plugs Offer OE-Level Performance
Aftermarket parts manufacturers live to push the boundaries of performance. This is true of companies specializing in any type of auto part. In the case of spark plug manufacturers, they have been optimizing their products by working with more durable and ignitable metals.
How To Talk To Customers About Aftermarket Spark Plugs
How many customers are asking for higher-performing spark plugs? Even if the number is only a few, there are several good reasons for them to explore their ignition options and how metallurgy can impact their engines. It’s important to remember that many customers don’t understand the benefits that different metallurgies can have for a vehicle.
Understanding Spark Plug Service Intervals
Over the past two decades, we’ve seen a wide range of suggested service intervals. As automotive technology continues to advance, spark plugs have followed suit. In the early 1990s, it wasn’t uncommon to replace spark plugs at 30,000 miles; many manufacturers still were suggesting copper spark plugs as the original-equipment (OE) replacement.
Tennessee Auto Parts Warehouse Holding Absolute Auction on Nov. 29
The current ownership has decided to retire and sell more than $700,000 of parts inventory.
Federated Honors Car Care Program Supplier Partners
The Federated Car Care Center program is one of the fastest-growing, complete support programs for some of the nation’s finest automotive service providers, Federated says.
AWDA Challenge Raises More Than $58,000 For University Of The Aftermarket Foundation
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Auto Plus, Automotive Distribution Network, Federated Auto Parts and National Pronto Association led the AWDA Challenge, each making donations for every one-on-one meeting held between their member distributors and vendor partners during the conference.
Winners Of The Professionals’ Choice Summer Formula 1 Promotion Get Into World Champion’s Garage
Jerry Newton and his fiancé Marion Gamache from The Honest Engine in Hillsboro, N.H., spent the weekend of Oct. 23-25 at the F1 Races in Austin, Texas. In addition to being wined and dined in the very exclusive Formula One Paddock Club, on Friday evening they were treated to a tour of the garages and got up close and personal to the car that won the race and secured the World Championship driven by Lewis Hamilton.
Federated Recognizes Car Care Vendor Partners
“We thank these suppliers for helping us deliver the industry’s best overall support program to the best shops in the business, Federated Car Care members,” said John Marcum, director of marketing for Federated.
Automotive Parts Associates To Award Ultimate F1 Trip
The supporting suppliers of the promotion are: Airtex Fuel, Akebono, ASC, Autolite, BBB Industries, Beck/Arnley, Bosch, Champ, Denso, Dorman, Exide, Federal-Mogul, Fram, Gates, KYB, Loctite, MAS, Mevotech, Permatex, Prestone, SKF, Smitty’s Supply, Trico, Walker Products and ZF/Sachs.