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An aftermarket vehicle is not the same as one that is fresh off the line. Older vehicles have tired, worn components, sagging suspensions and altered geometries. This webinar series addresses the aftermarket issues Technicians face every day, including avoiding plastic in key chassis components, adapting to the needs of EVs, finding fixes for OE faults and preventing costly repair mistakes. These webinars will help technicians make better choices for both the customer’s satisfaction and the shop’s bottom line.
Common oversights when servicing wheel bearings can often cause them to fail prematurely. Simple mistakes made before the hub assembly makes its first active rotation can determine how well it will perform in service and how long it will last.
If you want to avoid these common and simple errors, register now for our webinar. You will learn what you can do to avoid wheel bearing and hub assembly failure, including:
Speakers Victor Moreira, Technical Services Manager, Mevotech Mac Chastain, Product Specialist, Mevotech Brian Sexton, Automotive Technical Writer, Babcox Media
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Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announced the addition of 314 new part numbers in its August new number announcement. This release covers over 100 product categories and includes over 100 part numbers for 2021 and 2022 model-year vehicles, the company says.AdvertisementThe August NNA added several new components for the 2021 Mustang Mach-E, 2021-’13 Nissan Leaf, 2022-’16 Toyota Prius, 2020-’19 Kia Niro EV, 2018-’16 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, and 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive. SMP says this month’s release expands on its powertrain-neutral coverage for both Standard and Four Seasons with over 170 new Sensors, Switches, Actuators, and Connectors. Included are 23 new Power Window Switches, as well as Shift Interlock Actuators, Back-Up Light Switches, Four Wheel Drive Actuator Connectors, and more. Standard adds it remains dedicated to expanding its ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist Systems) program. The expansion includes 17 new ABS Speed Sensors, 11 new Park Assist Cameras, and several new Blind Spot Detection Sensors. Cruise Control Distance Sensors are also now available for popular Ford and Lincoln SUVS, including the 2013-’12 Explorer, Edge, and MKX.Advertisement“We are proud of the 300+ new part numbers added to our extensive product line. In addition to offering the highest quality products possible, the coverage provided by these new part numbers is an integral part of our mission to provide our dedicated distribution partners and loyal service providers with the parts they need to get the job done,” said John Herc, vice president engine of management marketing. SMP adds its turbocharger program continues to grow with the release of four new Turbocharger Kits for over 2.4 million popular Ford vehicles including the 2020-15 Transit platform. The release also adds numerous turbocharger related parts including Turbocharger Oil Lines, Turbocharger Coolant Lines, Turbocharger Bypass Valves, and Charge Air Coolers.AdvertisementStandard continues to expand its Collision Repair program with the introduction of Radiator Active Grille Shutter Assemblies for the 2020-18 Ford F-150. Power Door Lock Actuators, Trunk Lock Actuator Motors, and Tailgate Lock Actuator Motors are just a few of the Collision products also included in the release, the company says. In an effort to expand existing product lines, SMP says it released three new Transfer Case Motors for 6.6 million vehicles on the road, including the 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2010-’05 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2019-’07 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Four Seasons, SMP’s Temperature Control Division, has added 67 new part numbers to its product line. Included are 31 new Air Door Actuators covering over 6 million domestic and import vehicles on the road, including the 2021-’13 Buick Encore, 2020-’15 Acura TLX, 2016 Honda Odyssey, and 2016-’14 Chevrolet Spark.AdvertisementFour Seasons also introduced several new Compressors, adding coverage for the 2021-’18 Ford Mustang, 2022-’20 Subaru Outback, and 2020 Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio. Additionally, Complete A/C Kits, Hose Assemblies, Heater Cores, and Thermostat Housings are part of the release. All new applications are listed in the catalogs found at StandardBrand.com and 4S.com, and in electronic catalog providers.
The August NNA added several new components for the 2021 Mustang Mach-E, 2021-’13 Nissan Leaf, 2022-’16 Toyota Prius, 2020-’19 Kia Niro EV, 2018-’16 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, and 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive.
SMP says this month’s release expands on its powertrain-neutral coverage for both Standard and Four Seasons with over 170 new Sensors, Switches, Actuators, and Connectors. Included are 23 new Power Window Switches, as well as Shift Interlock Actuators, Back-Up Light Switches, Four Wheel Drive Actuator Connectors, and more.
Standard adds it remains dedicated to expanding its ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist Systems) program. The expansion includes 17 new ABS Speed Sensors, 11 new Park Assist Cameras, and several new Blind Spot Detection Sensors. Cruise Control Distance Sensors are also now available for popular Ford and Lincoln SUVS, including the 2013-’12 Explorer, Edge, and MKX.
“We are proud of the 300+ new part numbers added to our extensive product line. In addition to offering the highest quality products possible, the coverage provided by these new part numbers is an integral part of our mission to provide our dedicated distribution partners and loyal service providers with the parts they need to get the job done,” said John Herc, vice president engine of management marketing.
SMP adds its turbocharger program continues to grow with the release of four new Turbocharger Kits for over 2.4 million popular Ford vehicles including the 2020-15 Transit platform. The release also adds numerous turbocharger related parts including Turbocharger Oil Lines, Turbocharger Coolant Lines, Turbocharger Bypass Valves, and Charge Air Coolers.
Standard continues to expand its Collision Repair program with the introduction of Radiator Active Grille Shutter Assemblies for the 2020-18 Ford F-150. Power Door Lock Actuators, Trunk Lock Actuator Motors, and Tailgate Lock Actuator Motors are just a few of the Collision products also included in the release, the company says.
In an effort to expand existing product lines, SMP says it released three new Transfer Case Motors for 6.6 million vehicles on the road, including the 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2010-’05 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2019-’07 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
Four Seasons, SMP’s Temperature Control Division, has added 67 new part numbers to its product line. Included are 31 new Air Door Actuators covering over 6 million domestic and import vehicles on the road, including the 2021-’13 Buick Encore, 2020-’15 Acura TLX, 2016 Honda Odyssey, and 2016-’14 Chevrolet Spark.
Four Seasons also introduced several new Compressors, adding coverage for the 2021-’18 Ford Mustang, 2022-’20 Subaru Outback, and 2020 Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio. Additionally, Complete A/C Kits, Hose Assemblies, Heater Cores, and Thermostat Housings are part of the release.
All new applications are listed in the catalogs found at StandardBrand.com and 4S.com, and in electronic catalog providers.
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