Orange Barrels Highlight Importance Of Automotive Parts -

Orange Barrels Highlight Importance Of Automotive Parts

Increased traffic on the road can lead to increased traffic in your shop. Are your customers ready to road trip?

Summer is prime time to pit travelers itching to get out of the house against road crews who now have the weather window to repair the damage from a harsh winter. What keeps them apart?

The orange barrels on the highway are a graphic indicator of the surfaces causing damage to vehicle suspension and engine components. Work zones are popping up all over the country again, bringing traffic jams, torn-up pavement and unfamiliar detours. The combination of under-maintained vehicles and less-than-ideal roadways is a recipe for breakdowns, leading to potential sales for parts and service providers nationwide.

In this article from Counterman Magazine, Thomas Dayton explains how construction zones can stress cars and trucks in ways drivers may not expect. Read about the opportunities HERE.

You May Also Like

Quality Triumphs!

New technologies have changed how we interact with our cars. Now, replacement parts quality matters more than ever.

Last month, I was trying to diagnose a P2096 for the downstream oxygen sensor reading too lean. The cure was a new downstream oxygen sensor. But, when the new sensor was installed, I started to get a P0141 for the oxygen sensor heater circuit. It ended up being a defective part and the heater circuit having less resistance than the original. 

When Small Animals Cause Big Problems With Cars

They may be cute and cuddly but those little critters can inflict serious punishment on vehicles.

Passion Fueled By 1 Day, 2 Scoops and 3 Channels

My passion for cars was fueled once a week, from 8 a.m. until noon or until my sister kicked me out – what fuels yours?

Navigating Setbacks in Difficult Diagnoses

There are valuable strategies to help manage technological frustration.

Recapturing That ‘Old Car’ Smell

No matter how old it was, or who it belonged to, every time you got inside an old VW Beetle, it had a unique smell.

Other Posts

Audi Active Suspension Service

The key to servicing these systems is proper information and understanding precisely how these systems operate.

Tuning Adjustable Shocks and Struts

Explore adjustable shocks & struts, their functions, and proper adjustment techniques.

Putting Yourself First For Safety

Learn from a fearless technician’s wisdom.

Visually Inspecting A Shock Or Strut

The first thing you need to realize is that no seal is perfect.