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Battery and Electrical

The right place at the right time

Dec. 11, 2023
If you're not using loaded/dynamic circuit-testing, you may cause a misdiagnosis.
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Diagnostics and Drivability

Integrity is everything

Dec. 6, 2023
For automotive emissions control, it takes a team. In this case, the EVAP's contributions couldn't be counted on.
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Service Repair

The repair information system – A mandatory tool for success

Dec. 4, 2023
You shouldn’t even consider fixing one of today’s cars without the proper repair information. It could lead to undesirable results.
Jay Sicht
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Service Repair

Paving the road for EV maintenance and general service

Oct. 4, 2023
Safety, training, certification, and tooling will be required to prepare technicians and shops for the transition to electric vehicles and other advanced technologies.
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Undercar

The return of drum brakes: Could the auto industry see the resurgence of the historic braking system?

Sept. 28, 2023
Yesterday's technology could play a role in the fight to reduce emissions.
2023 Product Showcase Professional Distributor: Under Vehicle, Suspension, and Brakes
Undercar

2023 Professional Distributor Product Showcase: Under Vehicle, Suspension, and Brakes

Aug. 23, 2023
Check out some of the under vehicle, suspension, and brakes featured in Professional Distributor's 2023 Product Showcase.
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Industry News

Mevotech adds 116 new chassis part numbers

Aug. 8, 2023
The latest release includes a host of first-to-market components from Mevotech Supreme.
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Diagnostics and Drivability

Out-of-control fuel delivery

July 7, 2023
Analyzing scan data makes driveability less challenging.
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Figure 1- ADAS systems feature automatic braking that rely on brake pads with a specific coefficient of friction represented by the letters “Mu” or “μ.” If aftermarket pads are installed with less or more Mu than that of OE, the ADAS system may not function as designed.
ADAS/Calibration/Programming

How brake pad friction affects ADAS

July 3, 2023
Using the wrong type of replacement pads on an ADAS-equipped vehicle could have far-reaching consequences.
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Diagnostics and Drivability

Under-pressure diagnostics with a mobile tech

June 14, 2023
The job of a mobile diagnostic and programming technician requires making quick but accurate diagnostic decisions to be successful. Here are a few tips from within the trenches...
Motor Age Training/TST suspension webinar
Webinars

Improve your suspension sales while improving your customer’s ride (A Motor Age Training/TST Seminars Training event)

Aug. 12, 2023
Join us for this FREE training event, thanks to the support of and partnership with Duralast.
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Industry News

Catalytic converter theft bill signed by Minnesota governor

March 23, 2023
Governor Tim Walz signed a bill last week that will label catalytic converters to help reduce theft.
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The Garage

Predictive maintenance brings revenue opportunities

March 13, 2023
Build a comprehensive ‘wear history’ to help customers understand what service they may require.
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Underhood

Do you 'speak automobile?’

March 6, 2023
Helping your customer maintain his or her vehicle is a responsibility that goes beyond potential profit.