No Time to Train?
Don’t have time to train? You’re not alone.
Automatic Climate Control
Automatic temperature control is yet another evolution in the constantly changing climate control system.
Fuel Delivery System — Keeping Injectors Clean
Clean fuel injectors are a must for peak engine performance, fuel economy and emissions. If the injectors are dirty and cant deliver their normal dose of fuel, then performance, fuel economy and emissions all suffer. Dirty injectors cant flow as much fuel as clean ones, nor can they deliver the correct spray pattern that is
The “Silver Bullets” of Fuel System Diagnostics
Have your fuel pump returns gotten sky high? Understanding the root cause of installer mistakes is the first step to successfully managing fuel system parts sales and returns.
Being Better Shouldn’t Be So Hard
There’s a definite love/hate relationship between the parts store and the manufacturer’s rep. With a little effort, we can make it a win/win relationship!
Remanufacturing an Opportunity
Remanufactured engines have become a harder sell in a shrinking market, so its essential to find a trusted supplier and embrace niche markets.
‘Pay On Scan’ Poses Hurdles for Suppliers
‘Pay on Scan’ (POS) is AutoZone’s newly proposed payment system that is causing ripples throughout the company’s supplier base.
Industry Report: The Chassis Market
Mike Smith of Dana/Spicer blames the decline of steering and suspension parts on the increased sales of new vehicles, improved durability of OEM parts and market shifts in the vehicle population. "It’s not unusual to see a lot of import cars go to the scrapyard without ever having any significant chassis parts replaced," said Smith.
The Modern Diagnostic Process
Just before the beginning of the 20th century, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes, revolutionized criminal investigation by using the scientific process to arrive at a factual, rather speculative, outcome. For the past decade, a similar revolution has been taking place in the automotive service industry. Today, a new type of technician