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Independent Repair Industry: Focus Group Findings on Buying Influences of Repair Professionals

The Marketing Executives Council (MEC) of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) has just released a Special Report which analyzes the buying influences on the independent repair industry. The new Special Report, “Independent Repair Industry: Focus Group Findings on Buying Influences of Repair Professionals,” details findings from various focus groups. The 21-page report includes an Executive Summary of the findings, detailed reports and charts of the focus group discussions and the conclusion which analyzes the long-term implications of the focus group findings for the entire North American aftermarket channel.

Report: Independent Aftermarket Image – Quality Does Matter

A growing trend has developed among various automotive aftermarket channel partners in recent year: the proliferation of lower-cost, often lower-performing aftermarket parts in an attempt to offer more competitive pricing and/or improve profit margins. In its second of two Special Reports which highlight these problems, the AASA Marketing Executives Council (MEC) has issued “Independent Aftermarket Image: Quality Does Matter.” This Report raises an industry-wide call to action to stem this tide before irreparable damage is done to the reputation of the entire automotive aftermarket.

ESCAPE HYBRID: EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE

Escape Hybrid emergency response procedures are similar to those for a traditional gasoline powered vehicle with the exception of the high voltage electrical system. The guide is 11-pages.

SYLVANIA Step-By-Step Bulb Type Headlight Replacement

In the Remove and Replace example shown here, the entire headlamp is accessed by easily removing a pin.

SYLVANIA’s Guide to Night Driving

Headlights dim over time. SYLVANIA recommends replacing headlights in pairs. Replacement ensures that your headlights will always be their brightest.

Telematics: Past, Present and Future

BEDFORD, TEXAS, May 15, 2008 – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has published a report focusing on the potential effects that telematics may have on independent automotive service and repair businesses, including remote diagnostics. The report also explores consumer usage of telematics products and services, how a telematics system functions and its practical applications.

Vehicle Technology: Enabling a Better Automotive World

The new technologies presented here by Valeo confirm the appropriateness of the company’s strategy to develop global solutions which improve safety, comfort and driving pleasure while at the same time reducing fuel consumption and pollutant emissions.

Fuel Tank Contaminants

This four-page color report from Federal Mogul’s Carter Fuel Delivery Products division, highlights the importance of installing a new fuel pump into a clean tank.

E85 Fuel Information

As concerns about rising gasoline prices and dependence on foreign oil increase, Americans are looking for alternative fuels like ethanol. This two-page report from Federal Mogul’s Carter Fuel Delivery Products division highlights some of the U.S. Department of Energy’s information on E85 fuel.

Common Causes of Electric In-Tank Fuel Pump Failures

Fuel tank contamination is the number one cause of in-tank electric fuel pump failures. This contamination is often the result of moisture in the fuel tank leading to fuel tank oxidation, causing rust to form in the fuel tank. Service repair info for domestic vehicles are made available in this three-page document from Federal-Mogul’s Carter Fuel Delivery Products division.

Complete In-Tank Module Replacement for GM Vehicles

Steps to Remove Tank Module and Install a New Tank Module are highlighted in this two-page color brochure from Federal-Mogul’s Carter Fuel Delivery Products division.

Guide to Proper Fuel Pump Installation

Correctly Diagnosing a Low Pressure, Low Volume or No-Fuel Problem: A lack of fuel to the engine may signal a failed fuel pump. But don’t immediately assume that the pump is the problem. Other issues may be causing the no-fuel situation as you will see in this 11-page document from Federal-Mogul’s Carter Fuel Delivery products division.