OE Parts vs. the Aftermarket
Many of your customers believe that OEM parts are better than aftermarket parts. We wanted to dispel some of the myths once and for all. Without getting into the mud about which brands are better. It is important to note that not all parts are created equal, and this includes both aftermarket and OE replacement parts.
MAHLE Aftermarket “X Marks the Spot” Heavy-Duty Engine Kit Promotion
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. has announced a new “X Marks the Spot” Heavy-Duty Engine Kit Promotion offering participants the opportunity to win two pieces from a selection of MAHLE Service Solutions heavy-duty shop equipment. The MAHLE “X Marks the Spot” promotion began October 1, 2019, and runs through January 15, 2020.
Cloyes to Feature New Brand and Products at AAPEX 2019
New products. New website. And a new logo. These company enhancements will be on display in the modernized Cloyes tradeshow booth during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), November 5 – 7, 2019 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas.
Improve your Turbocharger Cleaning Process with Soda Blasting
It’s been more than 100 years since the idea for a turbocharged engine was developed. Originally their use had been limited to very large diesel engines and while there have been additional innovations for use in automobiles, it was not always the most popular power adder. The boost was powerful but the cost was too
Permatex The Right Stuff 90 Minute Black Gasket Maker
Permatex offers an advanced, form-in-place gasket maker that creates a quick, reliable seal with minimal curing time, so parts can be put back in service without delays.
Snap-on Shop Tools
Work in the shop or anywhere can be more efficient and effective with the added comfort and strength of these new tools and products from Snap-on.
Hendrick Automotive Group Donates $1 million
Rick Hendrick helped kick off construction of Wake Tech’s new automotive training facility with a $1 million gift from Hendrick Automotive Group and by unveiling the name, “Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence.”
Icahn Automotive Awards $50,000 in Technician Scholarships
Twenty students received $2,500 in an inaugural program from the parent company of service providers Pep Boys, AAMCO and Precision Tune Auto Care; part of a program to encourage the skilled trades.
Gear-Up Girl Event at NASCAR Technical Institute
Gear-Up Girl event at NASCAR Technical Institute aims to connect professionals and inspire female students. SEMA Businesswomen’s Network will also host a roundtable featuring a groundbreaking graduate.
Transtar Announces its Transend Technology
Transtar Industries, a leading distributor of automotive aftermarket transmission and driveline parts, has set the industry standard for ecommerce with the continued improvement of transend, an exclusive technology that allows customers to easily browse and purchase products.
6.7L Ford Powerstroke
Growing up in rural Indiana means you grow up around a lot of diesel trucks. As an Indiana native, it was only natural that John Roberson of Outlaw Diesel Performance developed a passion for fixing and modifying diesels such as this 6.7L Ford Powerstroke. Find out what went into this sweet build.
MAHLE Aftermarket Announces “7 Reasons” Promotion
MAHLE Aftermarket North America will launch a new “7 Reasons” promotion that gives participants the opportunity to win seven different grand prize packages during the multi-tiered promotion.
UTI Welcomes Japanese Students for Pit Crew Training
Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) Mooresville campus, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), is opening its doors to the best and brightest Toyota technicians-in-training, to give them a glimpse into the fast-paced world of American auto racing.
Jobs of the Week 7-15-19
Oakley Motorsports, BES Racing Engines and Noonan Race Engineering are all seeking qualified candidates to come work for their shops. Do you fit the bill?
Babcox Media Acquires Transmission Digest
For nearly 39 years, Transmission Digest has served as a primary resource for shops seeking the parts, services and supplies necessary to run a successful transmission/powertrain business. Adding Transmission Digest to the Babcox Media portfolio of media properties and marketing solutions enables Babcox Media to extend its reach further into the automotive repair marketplace.
Cloyes Timing Chain Water Pump Kits
The company’s commitment to providing a complete repair solution continues with the launch of two GM Ecotec kits.
Full Throttle Signs Cristy Lee as Brand Ambassador
Automotive maintenance chemicals brand Full Throttle Products has announced it signed MOTOR TREND TV host Cristy Lee as its brand ambassador.
Sodium Bicarbonate – A User-Friendly Blasting Abrasive
Sodium bicarbonate blasting or soda blasting, is a user-friendly process for the removal of grease, oil, burnt carbon and many other contaminates experienced in engine building. There are many different processes for cleaning parts and components before engines can be rebuilt, however they are not all equal.
Elgin Industries Will Sponsor Expopartes Automotive Show in Colombia
Elgin Industries, a manufacturer of OE and replacement engine and chassis components for automotive, commercial vehicle, agricultural and industrial applications, will be a sponsor of the Expopartes 2019 automotive parts trade fair, June 5-7 in Bogotá, Colombia.
NASCAR Technical Institute Expands Free Summer Program Due to Demand
Mooresville campus prepares to welcome more high school juniors to its popular Ignite program.