(SPONSORED CONTENT) Stop just replacing the belt! Not only are you missing out on a business opportunity, but a systems approach to front-end accessory drive (FEAD) system maintenance is your best bet against comebacks. Replacing all components along with the belt...
The ILSAC GF-7 engine oil specification officially hit the market ushering the latest move in an ever-tightening set of technical specifications to address engine durability and performance in a new age of ICE technologies. The ILSAC GF-7 standard was set a year ago,...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Newly expanded website includes search by part number or vehicle fitment, dealer locator, region selection tool for U.S., Canada and Mexico and much more Proven second-line brand of high-quality aftermarket parts costs less than original-equipment...
Every year it is interesting to note the focus of attention for Canada's independent aftermarket service community and how it differs from the distribution segment. While moves and news of acquisitions, financial results, and divestitures dominated readers at...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) In this course, Service Professionals and Shop Owners will learn why they should be including shocks and struts as regular vehicle maintenance items, how shocks work and wear, and how to identify worn shocks. It also discusses the importance of...
With more consumers switching to electric vehicles (EVs), it's important to understand the nuances of EV ownership in cold weather. Electric vehicle charging in cold weather may take longer because the lower temperatures affect the vehicle's battery charging...
Most drivers don’t think much about the beating that the underside of their vehicle takes. Proper chassis parts inspections can reveal problems before they become failures – and that can present some customer-focused opportunities. Chassis upgrades “Hey, I see that...
Independent aftermarket shops in Canada are in a firm second position when it comes overall market share in the Lube, Oil, Filter (LOF) service category, but there's a stark difference in the gap to dealerships. That's according to the JD Power Canada Customer Service...
DAYCO TIMING CHAIN PRODUCT LINE SUPPORTED BY PREEMINENT WARRANTY AND COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING CONTENT (SPONSORED CONTENT) Dayco has launched more than 100 timing chain kit part numbers to address some of the industry’s key concerns with warranty and installation, with...