Category:Informational

SAAB’s Deal With China Auto Maker Is Off

At a time when many major auto manufacturers have made deals with Chinese car manufacturing companies, SAAB has announced that it has severed it’s relationship with Chinese manufacturer Hawtai Motor Co. This deal was originally intended to prop up the struggling SAAB, giving them an entry into an untapped, potentially large... Continue reading

Modern Automobile Safety Systems

Even Henry Ford would be amazed at the modern vehicle. We’ve come a long way from the early days, when there were no comforts of the modern car, not even a roof or windshield. But the modern vehicle is still leaps ahead of top of the line cars made just... Continue reading

Auto Shops Must Meet New Standards For Paint Emissions

Auto Shops that are into body work and any shop that performs any painting of cars will have to comply with the new standards for emissions compliance as put forward by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in their NESHAP standard. This dictates painting air toxin emission maximums for the painting... Continue reading

Car Parts Availability – Monopoly?

A recent trend has caught the eye of members of the QPC (Quality Parts Coalition). Auto manufacturers have increased patented design replacement car parts, eliminating the ability for repair shops and consumers to purchase more affordable alternatives. This is disturbing to the QPC in several ways. First, it limits the... Continue reading

Industry Recommendation – Change Your Wiper Blades Every Six Months

Just like the batteries in your smoke detectors, every year, industry experts recommend changing your windshield wiper blades every time you change your clocks for daylight savings time. Visibility isn’t just an aesthetic value, it is a safety issue.  Regardless of whether you use them frequently or not, wiper blades don’t... Continue reading