Alternative Refridgerants: The Future of Climate Control
Alternative Refrigerants: The Future Of Climate CoCurrently, the North American vehicle manufacturers have no plans to phase out R-134a, but they are looking at ways to reduce the refrigerant capacity of A/C systems so they contain less R-134a. Some of today’s new cars only require a refrigerant charge of 13 oz. – which is not even a full 14 oz. can of refrigerant!
Power Brake Boosters
Where would your customers be without these amazing devices? In the emergency room? Power brake boosters are standard equipment on virtually all vehicles today thanks to disc brakes and the motoring public’s desire for effortless braking. The power assist provided by the brake booster allows a 120 lb. soccer mom to bring 6,000 lbs. of
Create a Spark!
Advancements in ignition technology have certainly slowed replacement rates, but they have also opened up more ignition sales opportunities.
Scanning the Market
Parts stores and distributors are missing on a major market segment if they aren’t active in the selling of diagnostic equipment.
Universal Coolants: The Ultimate Answer?
For nearly a decade, vehicle manufacturers have been introducing and using a variety of extended life coolants. The only thing these coolants have in common is they all seem to differ in formulation and color. There are orange coolants, green coolants, blue coolants, red coolants, yellow coolants, even pink ones. The proliferation of different coolant
Filter Technology
Information on replacing and caring for filtration systems.
Is The Aftermarket’s Future Safe?
A day at a German test track – or a drive through your own hometown – shows the aftermarket must keep up with technology.
Internet Parts Ordering: A Tech’s Opinion
Parts ordering over the Internet is yet another part of the continuing evolution of the distribution channel. If used correctly, the possibilities are endless.
Technology Revisited
Five years after the tech boom, the industry is refining its use of technology
Special Report: Data Warehouse
Running a business requires more than just an Excel spreadsheet. Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has discovered a way to bring the power of the group to the business of benchmarking.
Special Report: Data Warehouse
Running a business requires more than just an Excel spreadsheet. Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has discovered a way to bring the power of the group to the business of benchmarking.
No Fuel, No Go. It’s That Simple.
Internal combustion engines require a fuel delivery system that can not only supply fuel to the engine but also mix it with just the right amount of air to create an explosive mixture that urns efficiently and cleanly.
