Servicing Antilock Brake Vehicles
Consumers demand it. Here’s how ABS is kept up and running.
Flash! Reprogramming Vehicle Computers
Typically, when someone brings up the subject of “flashing” you get two reactions. The technologically informed parts professionals think about added revenue and service, while rowdier folks think about doing something that could land them in front of a judge.
Shocks And Struts: Often-Overlooked Replacement Opportunities
With the average vehicle age at 11.6 years, there are a lot of chassis parts nearing the end of their useful service – and many that have exceeded that life. Yet people keep driving on worn springs, shocks and struts because they don’t realize that these parts wear over time.
Auto Care Association Webinar To Highlight Massive Opportunity In China’s Growing Automotive Aftermarket
A July 20 Auto Care Association webinar will highlight the opportunities in a Chinese parts and repair market that’s estimated to hit $188 billion by 2020 with an average vehicle age of only seven years.
How Much Do Gas Prices Affect the Automotive Aftermarket?
The fluctuations in gasoline prices serve as barometers for a variety of economic factors.
Advance Invites Motorists To Share ‘Drive Of Your Life’
Advance Auto Parts is celebrating 90 years of helping motorists advance on the road.
Advance Auto Parts Opens 22 New Stores In Los Angeles Market
The store openings are part of Advance’s broader expansion into the Western United States.
US Car Parc Keeps Getting Older, Creating More Opportunities for Aftermarket
The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the United States has risen to 11.8 years, up from 11.7 years in 2018, according to new research from IHS Markit.
Antilock Braking Systems: Component Overview and Replacement Opportunities
Modern ABS applies individual brake pressure to all four wheels through hub-mounted sensors and a dedicated computer controller.
Automotive Tips to Help Your Customers Get Ready for Summer Road Trips
The Car Care Council recommends a vehicle check prior to departure to avoid the hassle and unexpected expense of car trouble away from home.
