autocarepro: news - Issue: February 4, 2010

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February 4, 2010

2009 Nissan Rogue Added to Federal-Mogul's MOOG Chassis Parts Line Problem-solving replacement steering and suspension components for the 2009 Nissan Rogue and hundreds of additional late-model foreign-nameplate applications are now available through Federal-Mogul Corporation's MOOG chassis parts line. More...

Matco Tools Introduces Adjustable Style Hose Remover Matco Tools' new Adjustable Style Hose Remover, the AHR481, quickly and easily loosens and removes hoses with a simple forward and backward motion without needing screwdrivers and multi-grip pliers. More...

Loosen Corroded Nuts and Bolts with Liquid Wrench Penetrating Oil Newly reformulated Liquid Wrench Penetrating Oil quickly loosens corroded bolts, nuts and parts for powerful performance without the powerful smell. Safely spray a fast-acting, low-VOC solvent without waiting for the odor to clear. More...

2010 FAG Hub and Wheel Bearing Catalog Now Available More than 90 new part numbers have been added to the premium-quality line that includes a full range of components from tapered bearings to fully-integrated hub units. More...

Tech Feature: Handling Hybrid Service Right now, the service opportunities lie mainly in the future as hybrids move out of warranty and into the independent service bays. However, it's entirely realistic to expect hybrids to become a growing part of the automotive service market. More...

Transport Tires and Wheels Safely and Securely with Shure's Tire Cart Shure's new Tire Cart features heavy-duty steel construction with adjustable cross supports. More...

Tenneco Offers Technicians $25 for Every Pair of Monroe Quick-Strut Assemblies Sold "Professional's Choice" Promotion, available through March, rewards service dealers for relying on trusted strut replacement solution. More...

New Jersey Repair Shop Caters to Female Customers When was the last time you saw a baby-changing station in the restroom of an auto repair shop? It's part of the effort Honest 1 Auto Care makes to keep the shop friendly to female customers. More...

Snap-on Expands 3/4" Flank Drive Heavy Duty Impact Socket Offerings Looking for some new heavy duty sockets to make your job a little easier? Snap-on has expanded the number of heavy duty 3/4" Flank Drive impact sockets it offers by providing almost 50 new sockets that are sure to make those tough jobs much simpler. More...

New Bosal Catalog Covers Complete Line of Import Exhaust and Catalytic Converters More than 3,200 makes and models, from Acura to Volvo, are featured along with complete application data, ordering information and illustrations. More...

World Products Introduces Brand New Vintage 409 Block World Products has announced an intriguing, new aluminum replacement engine block for the desirable Chevy 409. Weighing 140 pounds lighter than the original and with the collaboration of long-time 409 tuning wizard Lamar Walden, World Products has resurrected a much-loved engine - a big-block from the golden era of the early 1960s.... More...

Technician Takes Customer's Car on 99 mph Testdrive A technician in Perth, Australia was recently accused of taking a customer's 2006 yellow Lamborghini Gallardo on a testdrive that reached speeds of close to 100 mph. The technician has been charged with reckless driving. More...

Not Selling Out of Fear: Are You Killing Sales Out of Kindness? These are strange economic times. For some reason, some shops have become overly cautious in selling or even recommending items like worn shocks and struts in fear that it might scare away the customer that came in for another repair. More...