Brake & Front End

2 weeks ago | brakeandfrontend.com | Doug Kaufman

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Despite their presence in nearly every car built in the past two decades, many of your customers are probably unaware of cabin air filters or their significance. Here are some tips for you to help educate them and demonstrate the value of regular replacement. Instead of simply stating the need for replacement, begin by asking if they’ve had the cabin air filter replaced recently or if they’ve noticed any...

2 weeks ago | brakeandfrontend.com | Andrew Markel

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Misfire and drivability complaints with misfire codes is very common at your shop. What often gets left out is asking that customer, “how long has that misfire been going on?” The longer a misfire is around on an engine, the chances of damaging the catalytic converter are a lot greater. Just think about a misfire. You have fuel and air going into the cylinder, and it is not ignited because either the spark...

2 weeks ago | brakeandfrontend.com | Eric Garbe

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: In the red corner, weighing in at 4.5 pounds and boasting 1,300 career foot-pounds of torque is the one and only, the tried and true, the master bolt blaster…pneuuuuu-matic Twin Hammer! And, in the blue corner, tipping the scales at just over 6 pounds, with 1400 career foot-pounds of torque is the up-and-coming challenger, the nimble, the quick hitting, the brushless behemoth…Coooordless Crusher! What’s your...

2 weeks ago | brakeandfrontend.com | Doug Kaufman

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Every time a vehicle moves, there’s a critical component working behind the scenes to transfer power efficiently: the driveshaft. From early steel designs to today’s advanced composite materials, the driveshaft has evolved significantly, improving performance, durability, and efficiency. The fundamental role of a driveshaft has remained unchanged: it transfers torque from the engine and transmission to the...

3 weeks ago | brakeandfrontend.com | Jeff White

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Federated announced the start of this year’s “Fuel Your Summer Fun” contest. Participants can enter via the Federated Auto Parts and Federated Car Care Facebook pages. The Facebook promotion gives Federated followers a chance to win gift cards throughout the summer season. “At Federated, we like to add a little extra fun to summer by giving our Facebook friends a chance to win in the Federated ‘Fuel Your...