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May 13, 2012

Do you pay each technician $1.7 million?

What does the average technician make in an independent tire dealership, based on experience?

Tags: B.O.B., Survey, Technicians

<p>The 1/2-inch preset wrenches do not need a socket extension.</p>
March 29, 2012

Myers offers seven new torque wrenches

Myers Tire Supply Distribution Inc. has added seven 1/2-inch preset torque wrenches to its lineup.

Tags: Service bays, Technicians, Under-car service

January 5, 2012

What tech doesn't want 'Quick Cash'?

Tenneco Inc. is offering cash rewards to qualifying automotive service professionals in the United States for each pair of Monroe Quick-Strut replacement strut assemblies they install between Jan. 1 and Feb. 29, 2012.

Tags: Contests, Sales and marketing, Suspension, Technicians, Under-car service

<p>REDI-Sensors can be used by themselves or in combination with OE sensors on a vehicle.</p>
November 30, 2011

Continental adds to VDO REDI-Sensor coverage

Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has added to the list of vehicles covered by its VDO REDI-Sensor Multi-Application TPMS Sensors.

Tags: OE, Service bays, Technicians, TPMS

<p>The pneumatic shaft. on the ProRide Diagnostic PL can be activated by holding the assembly in place and pressing the foot pedal.</p>
November 2, 2011

SEMA Show, Day Two: new Coats equipment

Two new pieces of Coats tire service equipment were introduced by Hennessy Industries Inc. at the 2011 Global Tire Expo-Powered by TIA.

Tags: 2011 SEMA Show, Coats ProRide, Coats Rim Clamp, Global Tire Expo, Service bays, Shop equipment, Technicians

May 18, 2011

Watch truck tire explosions courtesy of Branick

Working on a truck tire that's not in a safety cage could kill you.

Tags: Inflation, Safety cages, Technicians, Truck tires

May 5, 2011

From Acura to VW, Raybestos parts keep coming

Raybestos brand brake and chassis products are being released this month for a number of popular 2012 model year Japanese and German vehicles.

Tags: Service bays, Technicians, Under-car service

<p>The part features a grease fitting "to allow for periodic servicing."</p>
May 3, 2011

Moog solves steering problem for Ford Explorers

Federal-Mogul Corp. has developed a rear inner compensator link/tie rod end for the replacement market. The company says the unit will fit more than 1.3 million vehicles on the road in North America.

Tags: Mark Boyle, Moog Problem Solver, Service bays, Technicians, Under-car service

<p>The 2102XP operates with a five-vane motor.</p>
April 14, 2011

A mini Impactool with plenty of torque

Ingersoll-Rand Co. Ltd. has expanded its mini air tool line. Each of the new tools weighs less than 1.5 pounds.

Tags: Service bays, Technicians, Under-car service

April 4, 2011

Affinia focuses on late-model vehicles

A number of new Raybestos brand master cylinders, designed for late-model vehicles, are being released this month.

Tags: Brakes, Service bays, Technicians, Under-car service

The new Rancho 3.5-inch short-arm is a red-only kit.
April 4, 2011

Jeep Wrangler calls it the 'Rancho Trio'

Three new Rancho suspension systems are designed for the 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ/LJ series.

Tags: Service bays, Suspension, Technicians, Under-car service

March 23, 2011

ASP is getting ready to strike!

The premier issue of Auto Service Professional (ASP) is about ready to launch! The bimonthly magazine is designed for the working technician.

Tags: Auto Service Professional, Service bays, Technicians, Under-car service, Underhood service

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