Catalytic converter theft is a growing problem throughout North America. Canada's Kal Tire has put an innovative program in place designed to deter thieves and make stolen cats harder to sell. Tim Orpen, mechanical programs manager for Kal Tire tells host Andrew Ross...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) With a focus on system solutions, Dayco offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive lines of timing belt kits – providing coverage for the majority of domestic and import vehicles on the road today. These kits, which are sold with and without...
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is reminding industry professionals that it now offers three ways for service professionals to take certification or recertification tests. ASE in-person testing is available throughout the year and is...
By Richard Hawkins, MACS Contributor If you work on Toyota, Lexus and Scion A/C systems, chances are that you have encountered a B1479 diagnostic trouble code on a system that will not operate. If you have not encountered one yet, chances are that you will. This is a...
Automotive service professionals should be aware of a Ford Motor Co. recall of 634,000 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) worldwide over fire risks from possible cracked fuel injectors. The Ecoboost 1.5 could suffer from cracked injectors. It was also subject to a...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) In a sense, spark plugs are an engine’s heartbeat, critical to optimal engine performance—if they’re gapped properly when they’re installed. As you’re aware—but your customers might not be—properly gapped plugs allow the engine to literally fire on...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Electric water pumps are a growing category as they continue to be utilized by OEMs in several of today’s passenger cars, light and medium duty trucks, and specifically hybrid, electric and start/stop applications. While there are a number of...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) The pros and cons of three different ignition technologies Since the advent of the automobile, parts design and technology have consistently evolved. One of the constants that all automotive combustion engines have in common, however, is the need...
John Bean has redesigned its software user interface for its B2000P Wheel Balancer to improve functionality and boost performance. “The John Bean B2000P wheel balancer now has a software user interface that matches the look of John Bean wheel aligners, making the...