The MOOG steering and suspension product line from Federal-Mogul now includes 42 additional premium-quality parts covering millions of late-model foreign and domestic nameplate passenger vehicles. Among the latest MOOG product introductions are left and right rear sway bar link kits for thousands of 2009 Ford Flex and 2009-2010 Taurus and Taurus SHO models and 2009 Lincoln MKS and 2010 Lincoln MKT models.
The “Totally MOOG” technician rewards program, one of the most popular promotions ever for automotive repair professionals, returns now through May 31, 2011, with thousands of prizes for professionals who rely on the aftermarket’s number one line of replacement steering and suspension components.
A recent poll done by the International Automotive Technicians’ Network (iATN) indicates 41.3 percent of members had an increase in business in 2010 compared to 2009. Of the 41.3 percent, 28.7 percent report business increased slightly, while for 12.6 percent, business increased significantly. Business stayed about the same for 18 percent of members.
Driving in winter as it becomes early spring brings special challenges in visibility. Snow, ice and sleet can be difficult to wipe clear, while the sudden change to heavy spring rains can be daunting. Plus, snow and ice can build up in the framework of conventional wiper blades, causing streaking and compromising wiper blade effectiveness. All this can make driving conditions dangerous due to obstructed vision.
Bosch premium quality wire sets meet, and often exceed, the performance of the OE wire set they replace. Bosch Premium Wire sets feature Opti-Layer Mag wire, and are pre-assembled, with no cutting required. Opti-Layer Mag wire features a stainless steel core that is reinforced with Kevlar and will not break down like carbon cores in many conventional plug wires.
Kyle Busch earned Joe Gibbs Racing and Raybestos Brakes & Chassis their first win of the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup series season this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. In his No. 18 M&M’s Toyota, Busch took the checkered flag in Sunday’s Scotts EZ Seed 300 to sweep the weekend at the famed Tennessee short track.
Raybestos Brakes – a member of the Affinia family of brands – helps technicians, consumers and race fans travel down the financial fast track with a “Speed Into Savings” rebate and sweepstakes promotion.
I started my automotive career in the suburbs of Detroit. Woodward Avenue to me was more than a place to cruise, it was a source of income.
