COLMAR, Pa. — Dorman Products started the New Year by releasing almost 100 new products this month, including what it describes as formerly "dealer only" parts previously unavailable in the aftermarket.

According to Dorman, some of the new products it introduced to the market this month can help professional technicians and vehicle owners reduce repair cost by replacing just the failed part.

For example, the ignition switch actuator pin actuates the ignition switch when the key is turned. Instead of going to the dealer to purchase the entire steering column assembly, Dorman supplies just the failure-prone ignition switch actuator pin assembly, which fits Liberty, Neon, PT Cruiser and Wrangler vehicles from 2000-2006, for several hundred dollars less.

In addition, Dorman says its steering rack bushings reduce repair cost by allowing just the failed bushings to be replaced instead of the entire steering rack assembly. In addition to the cost savings of the Dorman replacement part, the two-piece design also provides a savings in time and labor by eliminating the need to remove the steering rack for installation, according to the company.

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