Posts Tagged ‘auto parts’
20 Cool Classic Cars GMB Carries Parts For
As one of the largest global automotive parts manufacturers, GMB carries parts for thousands of vehicles dating back to 1950. Whether you’re just in the mood to check out a few gorgeous classic cars or you want to know if GMB carries an OE quality water pump replacement for your classic, this list is what…
Read MoreThe Difference Between OEM and OES Parts
When you’re looking for a replacement part for your car, you’ve probably run across the abbreviations OEM and OES. In this article, we will go over what each designation means and help you figure out which type of part offers the best value for your money.
Read MoreHow To Spot Counterfeit Auto Parts
Counterfeit products are prolific in the ecommerce space, and the auto parts industry is definitely vulnerable. Counterfeit parts are a huge problem, as they create financial and reputation problems for manufacturers and suppliers, can create trust issues with customers, and pose numerous safety risks. Unfortunately, as we’ve stated before, even the most trusted online stores…
Read MoreToyota’s Electrification Plans Still Call For Fuel Pumps
This article was originally published on Counterman.com. When major automakers like Toyota announce plans to electrify their entire vehicle line-up, the auto industry takes note. Electrification raises the issue of phasing out gas-powered vehicles, as well as the parts that are specific to gas-powered vehicles. If Toyota – and other automakers – are selling a…
Read MoreWarm Weather Maintenance For All Seasons
This article was originally published on AftermarketNews.com. Water pump failure can happen at any time during the year. Depending on the season, your customer may see different symptoms, and not understand the root cause. We’ll point out below a couple of symptoms that vary with the season, and some that stay the same all year…
Read MoreWill Self-Driving Cars Boost the Auto Repair Industry?
This article was originally published on AftermarketNews.com. While there’s some debate about when self-driving cars will become commonplace – and precisely how they’ll be used by consumers – it’s fair to say that self-driving vehicles are coming. When they arrive, they will likely cause changes across society.
Read MoreSpot Counterfeit Parts Like a Pro: 5 Tell-Tale Signs to Look For
This post was originally published on AftermarketNews.com If you are selling auto parts online, you should be aware of a scam that’s going on. A “customer” purchases a legitimate part from your shop and returns a counterfeit part in its place. They get a refund, and then they sell the legitimate part to someone else. Counterfeit…
Read MoreHow to Look Up a U-Joint By Size
Do you need to replace a U-joint but don’t have the part number? Don’t fret. We have just the solution for you: our U-joint lookup tool. All you need are the u-joint type and the measurements. To give you the peace of mind that you’re getting the absolutely correct replacement U-joint, we’re going to discuss…
Read MoreFan Clutch Issues: What Service Pros Need to Know
This post was originally published on AftermarketNews.com. With warm weather comes certain car problems. One of the most common problems is fan clutch failure, which is more noticeable in warm weather.
Read More20 Cool Classic Cars GMB Carries Parts For
As one of the largest global automotive parts manufacturers, GMB carries parts for thousands of vehicles dating back to 1950. Whether you’re just in the mood to check out a few gorgeous classic cars or you want to know if GMB carries an OE quality water pump replacement for your classic, this list is what…
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