Raybestos Chassis Catalog Fortifies Its 2014 Coverage

Raybestos brand chassis parts – a member of the Affinia family of brands – has added listings for 25 makes and 61 models covering the 2014 model year to the Raybestos chassis catalog.

Covering more than 5.4 million vehicles in operation, ball joints and control arms have been added for the following models:

2013-2014 Honda Odyssey
• P/N 502-1296, Left Upper
• P/N 502-1297, Right Upper

2013-2014 Acura RDX and 2013 Honda CRV
• P/N 505-1386, Lower

2013-2014 Toyota 4Runner
• P/N 507-1725, Left Lower
• P/N 507-1724, Right Lower
• P/N 502-1267, Left Upper
• P/N 502-1268, Right Upper

Each Raybestos Professional Grade chassis part is engineered, precision-machined and performance-tested to meet or exceed the design intention of the vehicle’s original part, Affinia says. The advanced technology, low-friction designs reduce endplay and hold tighter alignment tolerances for better steering control, ride quality and service life, according to the company.

Raybestos Professional Grade chassis parts come with what Affinia describes as "the industry’s best parts and labor guarantee." If any Raybestos Professional Grade chassis part fails within the first two years, the cost of the part, plus the expense of your labor will be refunded.

Track-Tested
For reliable performance, all Joe Gibbs Sprint Cup racecars are equipped with Raybestos Racing ball joints and tie rods. The premium-quality chassis parts help fine-tune the suspension setup for optimal grip and handling.

For more information on Raybestos brand chassis parts, visit www.RaybestosChassis.com or call 800-323-3022.

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Although every sale of a shop in which I am involved has its own unique set of circumstances, which makes my job both very interesting and very challenging, Cowden Automotive stands out as particularly memorable because I was able to demonstrate to the long-time owner, Paul Cowden, that his business was worth about three times what he had initially thought.

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I sometimes share case studies of the clients I have been able to assist in my role as an aftermarket business broker and provider of intermediary and advisory services. I do that when I think the story will provide a reader in similar circumstances with new insights or helpful information.
In the case of Cowden Automotive, Inc., I acted in a consulting capacity assisting the owner and his broker in valuing the business, creating a marketing plan, finding a qualified buyer, and arranging financing for the sale.
Although every sale of a shop in which I am involved has its own unique set of circumstances, which makes my job both very interesting and very challenging, Cowden Automotive stands out as particularly memorable because I was able to demonstrate to the long-time owner, Paul Cowden, that his business was worth about three times what he had initially thought.
Needless to say, delivering that kind of good news to a shop owner is a rewarding experience. Discovering that the sale of his business would result in his retirement nest-egg being substantially larger than he had ever thought was a fitting tribute to someone who had spent his entire working career as a busy automotive service shop owner.

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