Next-Generation Import Specialist Tests Launch at AAPEX 2008
by Lee Kadrich The aftermarket parts and service industry needs qualified personnel to drive sales and provide top-notch customer service. Recognizing this need, the Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), created its certification program in 1989. Recently updated, the program is designed to help create “real experts” in
When Should You Replace an Oxygen Sensor?
By Gene Markel Is there a mileage or time requirement for oxygen sensor replacement? Simple answer: No. Oxygen sensors were first used for fuel trim and emissions in the late 1970s and into the mid-1990s. A single sensor was installed into the exhaust stream to modify fuel delivery and maintain catalytic converter efficiency. Beginning Jan.
Sourcing OE Brands vs Aftermarket
Warranty, performance, reliability all factor into the decision.
ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: Cooling System
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Identify major cooling system components
• Identify cooling system component functions
• Identify related items
• Provide basic use, installation and warranty information
ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: Electrical System
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Identify major electrical system components
• Identify electrical system component functions
• Identify related items
• Provide basic use, installation and warranty information
ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: Gaskets
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Identify major gaskets
• Identify gasket functions
• Identify related items
• Provide basic use, installation and warranty information
ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: Exhaust System
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Identify major exhaust system components
• Identify exhaust system component functions
• Identify related items
• Provide basic use, installation and warranty information
ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: Fuel System
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Identify major fuel system components
• Identify fuel system component functions
• Identify related items
• Provide basic use, installation and warranty information
ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: HVAC
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Identify HVAC system component functions
• Identify major Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) components
• Identify related items
• Provide basic use, installation and warranty information
Electronics: Where I Buy
Choosing an electronic part isn’t easy for the quality-conscious technician.