NPW Companies acquires All Products Automotive
WEBOct 20, 2020 · NPW Companies has acquired All Products Automotive, headquartered in Chicago. The deal closed on Oct. 16, 2020. The acquisition strengthens NPW’s professional customer coverage and expands their penetration across the U.S., particularly in the upper Midwest. Both companies are family-owned and operated. Greg and Jane Wintroub have successfully operated All Products since 1972. NPW Companies
Advance Auto Parts acquires General Parts International for $2.04 ...
WEBOct 16, 2013 · Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a leading provider of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire General Parts International, Inc. (GPII), a leading privately held distributor and supplier of original equipment and aftermarket replacement products for commercial markets operating under the ...
Understanding diesel exhaust aftertreatment systems
WEBDec 22, 2020 · In the modern diesel exhaust aftertreatment system, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) solution is injected into the exhaust stream in a spray of tiny droplets. The diameter of these droplets range from 100 to 200 µm. (For reference, a human hair ranges from about 25 to 181 μm in diameter.) From there, the exhaust works its way through the selective ...
Understanding Your Car's Exhaust System - Auto Service World
WEBJun 22, 2023 · The exhaust system activates once you ignite your car’s engine. The exhaust manifold collects gases generated from the combustion process. The oxygen sensors then step in. They gauge the oxygen in the gases, helping the car’s computer system optimize the fuel-air mixture. Next, the catalytic converter, a vital component, reduces harmful ...
LuK Clutch Technical Assistance Poster Released
WEBAug 21, 2012 · Schaeffler Group USA Inc.technical assistance posters promote the proper diagnosis and installation of clutch kits, clutch hydraulics and flywheels. The poster helps the technician identify common installation errors that lead to unwarranted product returns and reduction in productivity at the shop level. The technical information for the poster came directly from the Schaeffler Automotive ...
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WEBSep 10, 2024 · Top Stories Latest News Featured Stories ‘When you’re part of this business, it’s part of you’ Ryan Bruno has a long family history in this industry. He’s bringing his experiences growing up in the family collision business as well as time spent in other sectors into his role as the incoming chair of AIA Canada. […]
Delphi Launches Online Catalog To Locate Parts
WEBMar 17, 2011 · Delphi announced the launch of its new online eCatalog parts locator. This easy-to-use website (go.delphi.com) allows technicians and part stores to find the part they need faster through less “clicks.”Customers will not only find the right part for the right repair for 59 vehicle manufacturers, but also be able to see all …
Inside the unique ASE test development process
WEBMay 26, 2022 · Following is a step-by-step look at exactly how the ASE tests are developed: Test questions are developed at test-writing workshops, which typically include 10-20 working service professionals. Separate workshops are conducted for each ASE certification test. At each workshop, the participants …
Details on the Mercedes-Benz diesel class actions settlement
WEBDec 14, 2021 · Mercedes-Benz’s American and Canadian operations have agreed to a settlement on a diesel emissions class action lawsuit. The agreement affects about 83,000 BlueTEC diesel vehicles in Canada. The proposed settlement, announced by law firm Koskie Minsky LLP, will provide cash payments and other benefits to current and former owners and lessees.
Millennials Are Re-inventing The DIY Market - Auto Service World
WEBMay 18, 2016 · Millennials – those born between 1980 and 1994, and representing the largest generation of car drivers since the 1960s – are a growing “sweet spot” for the next generation of automotive DIY. Hit hard in earning power by the Great Recession, Millennials increasingly rely on DIY auto maintenance and repair, according to a study by the NPD ...