The Comeback of Engine Parts
People are keeping their vehicles longer, and an increasing number of vehicle owners are finding themselves upside down as to what they owe on their vehicle and what it is worth.
12th Annual Tech Forum
Your customers have the questions, and youre the ones they look to for the answers. This month, Counterman presents some of the issues surrounding many important product categories. Air Conditioning Q. Is the retrofit market still hot? A. According to a recent survey by the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS), approximately 40 percent of the
When Mistakes Happen
A succession of seemingly innocuous parts-ordering mistakes results in a Mount Everest-sized pile of returns, a lop-sided inventory, a redundancy of effort and a dwindling bottom line can make a jobber want to pull his hair out.
Electronic Accessibility
As electronics and computer controls advance in technology, the real issue for the aftermarket is the ability to repair these systems.
Dealership Parts Departments and Parts Sourcing Decisions
Are you being one-upped by your local dealership parts department?
Engine Repairs and Replacements
Engines are lasting longer and longer these days. But when an engine needs replaced is it better to install new, or rebuild?
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
Making the Grade: Annual ASE P2 Test Prep
In this month’s issue, we mostly only address the technical aspects of the test. But there are other questions that deal with other areas such as sales, communication and inventory management. To help you, read on about certain areas you should know.
Combustion Barriers Piston Rings are Critical to Engine Health
With regular oil and filter changes, many engines now go 150,000 miles or more without developing an appetite for oil – and that’s been a real challenge for engine parts suppliers and distributors.
The Brains Behind the Wheel
This is not your fathers Oldsmobile. These days cars are smart, equipped with computers that monitor everything from timing to traction.