Prepare For R1234YF Now
This “staggered” transition to R1234yf creates a problem for shops servicing these vehicles.
Looking For The Positive Side Of The Covid-19 Crisis
There has been an uptick in technicians engaging in technical training on the Underhood Service website.
Defective Motorcycle Brake Pads Cause Multiple Recalls
Recall documents say the defect is corrosion on the brake pad backing plates causing the friction material to delaminate.
We Have The Cure!
Shops have the power to slow down a crisis larger than the Coronavirus.
Company Fighting Coronavirus Battle Scars
Images of the face mask “battle scars” have been posted and shared to social media.
Guest Commentary: Vehicle Inspection Impact
The greatest enemy of vehicle inspections also is its greatest advocate, the elected official.
State Vehicle Inspections: Something Needs To Change
If states intend to run inspection programs, they need to be aware that vehicles are changing.
‘How Brake Pads Are Made’ Video Reaches Almost 1 Million Views
The 21-minute video shows not only the manufacturing process, but the testing procedures performed on a dynamometer and a test vehicle.
Viewpoint: Replacement Auto Part Standards And Regulations
For a technician, nothing is worse than ordering a part and finding out that it doesn’t fit or perform like the original. Can standards and regulations prevent this from happening?
Opinion – There Is No Trough: Looking For The Sweet Spot In The Aftermarket
Tech Group Content Director Andrew Markel writes, “I don’t think the sweet spot starts at 100,000 miles. The sweet spot has a range between 70,000 to 180,000 miles due to evolving vehicle technology and engineering. Also, this sweet spot is even sweeter than before because the parts are more high-tech, using advanced materials and are more expensive.”
Ignorance Is Intent: Fatalities On The Rise
Earlier this week, we reported that yet another state was considering reducing state vehicle inspection practices, leaving the repair community to express dire concerns for the safety of the nation’s motorists. In a recent column from Brake & Front End, editor Andrew Markel offers his take – citing that the recent spike in U.S. fatalities boils down, in many cases, to apathy when it comes to maintenance and repair.
Five Things To Know About Brake Pad Copper Laws
Like it or not, this could be our generation’s asbestos. We are just at the start of what could be a painful, but necessary, process that will impact the automotive aftermarket and the environment in a positive way.