B’laster Names December 2021 ‘Instructor Of The Year’ Finalist
Austin Thorson from Elkhorn Area High School is the December 2021 semi-finalist.
Loaded Struts Are Not Always The Total Solution
Under normal conditions on a smooth road, shocks and struts stroke an average of 1,750 times for every mile traveled.
Loaded Struts Alone May Not Solve Suspension Issues
Under normal conditions on a smooth road, shocks and struts stroke an average of 1,750 times for every mile traveled.
Dual Clutch Transmission Diagnostics
The dual-clutch – or as some drivers call them “flappy paddle” – gearboxes have garnered a bad reputation.
Consulting On Coilover Conversions
There are several ways to restore and upgrade a suspension.
A/C Oil Update
HVAC systems often fail because the air conditioning compressor fails. Not following the proper service procedures or compressor oil recommendations could be factors that contribute to premature compressor failure.
The Most Expensive And Affordable Car Models To Fix
In a recent study by RepairPal Institute, researchers took a look at repair costs for some of the most popular car models, creating the RepairPal Institute Auto Service Cost Index.
The Connected Vehicle: Exploring The Next Frontier In Vehicle Communication
Connected vehicles have been with us since 1996 when GM introduced OnStar. This first-generation connected vehicle system pioneered the way for similar systems that were to follow. OnStar offered hands-free cell phone calling, GPS navigation, the ability to monitor vehicle systems for potential problems and to summon help in the event of a breakdown or accident. Since those early days, most import and domestic automakers have jumped onto the connected vehicle bandwagon and now offer some type of onboard cell phone, navigation and infotainment connectivity package.
Talking Telematics: Tomorrow’s Connected Car
Technical editor Larry Carley recently attended the Telematics Conference in Novi, MI and filed this report… The Telematics Conference in Novi, Michigan June 4 & 5, 2014, covered a wide range of technologies that are shaping the future of the automobile. Telematics is a broad term that describes all of the technologies that are making today’s
De-Bugging New Beetle Engine Quirks
Adapted from Larry Bailly’s articles in Import Car