autocarepro: news - Issue: January 21, 2010

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January 21, 2010

Mitchell 1 to Hold Shop Management System Training Workshop in Orlando The training workshop, designed for those who have been using their shop management system for six months or more, will guide users through advanced functionality in the Mitchell 1 Manager and ManagerPlus system. More...

CARDONE Offers Line of Electronic Throttle Bodies CARDONE's Electronic Throttle Body SKUs cover more than 10 million vehicles! More...

New OTC Adapter Makes it Easy to Work on Heavy-Duty Truck Differentials New Differential Mounting Adapter elevates and supports heavy-duty differentials, transmissions and other vehicle parts at a working height that optimizes technician convenience and safety. More...

Automotive Lift Institute Releases 2010 Guide The updated guide is a quick-reference, single-source manual for lifting point information as recommended by vehicle manufacturers. More...

Tech Feature: Disc Brake Caliper Service In order to appreciate some of the fine points of disc brake repair, it's important to review the basic elements of disc brake caliper service. Gary Goms uses a typical caliper service to illustrate some of the issues involved in disc brake service. More...

Car Care Professionals Network to Offer Marketing Seminars In an effort to help repair shop owners gain new marketing knowledge and expertise, the Car Care Professionals Network will hold marketing seminars throughout 2010 at various State Association meetings and other industry events around the USA. More...

ArvinMeritor Aftermarket Adds Hydraulic Brake Rotors for Medium-Duty Vehicles The coated rotors will be distributed under the Meritor and Euclid brands through commercial vehicle aftermarket distributors and OE truck dealers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico starting this month. More...

Miller Partners with Discovery Channel for Motor City Motors Discovery Channel's new show Motor City Motors matches a team of automotive builders with Miller welding, cutting and fume extraction equipment, testing their creative ingenuity over a five-day custom build in competition for $5,000 in tools. More...

Tough Times Ahead...Get Back To The Basics of Customer Service when you're holding your morning meetings, a major part of your conversation should emphasize how every team member can deliver the most value to customers during their vehicle repair experience. Since perceived value differs among customers, you'll need to cover all the bases.... More...

BLE Products Offers Solid Lifter Conversion Kits The BLE Solid Lifters remedy a major concern in the Dodge truck performance world and are now available for the 4.7L and 3.7L Dodge engines, found in many Dodge vehicles, including the Dodge Ram, Dakota and Durango. More...

Snap-on Expands Relationship with NHRA Legend Cruz Pedregon Building on a successful 18-year relationship, Snap-on Tools announced recently that it will be expanding its partnership with NHRA legend Cruz Pedregon. In 2010, Snap-on will serve as the primary sponsor for Cruz's NHRA Funny Car team. More...

Remy International, Inc. Supplying HVH Electric Motors to Daimler for 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid Remy International, Inc. recently announced it is supplying Daimler with the Remy HVH electric motor used in the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid recently released to the United States market. More...

Tech Tip: Hyundai Check Engine Light Diagnostics There are a couple of ways a Hyundai will find its way into your bay with a check engine light complaint. If a misfire is obvious, you may be tempted to get to work and start switching coils, checking wires or whatever, looking to diagnose the problem. But before you do, check the codes to see if more information is available.... More...