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Simple checks like this can help you diagnose wheel end issues faster and keep vehicles safe on the road. Learn more about BCA Bearings: bcabearings.com/ Subscribe to ShopOwner: babcox.dragonforms.com/loadi…

Intermittent noise can make wheel bearing diagnostics challenging. But sometimes the key to solving the problem starts before the vehicle ever enters the bay. Learn more about BCA Bearings: bcabearings.com/ Subscribe to ShopOwner: babcox.dragonforms.com/loadi…

Code charts do more than list faults. They show the criteria needed to set and clear codes so monitors can run. Subscribe for more Tech IQ: bit.ly/4tLc6zc #TechIQ #AftermarketAutoPartsAlliance

Customer asking, “Is this oil consumption normal?” It may require research and an oil consumption test to find the answer. Subscribe for more Maintenance IQ: bit.ly/4tLc6zc #MaintenanceIQ #AftermarketAutoPartsAlliance

Replacing a sensor is not always the final step. Some vehicles require calibration before monitors will run or codes will clear. Subscribe for more Tech IQ: bit.ly/4tLc6zc #TechIQ #AftermarketAutoPartsAlliance

Burning a quart of oil every 1,000 miles used to be normal. Today’s engines tell a different story. Subscribe for more Maintenance iQ: bit.ly/4tLc6zc #MaintenanceIQ #AftermarketAutoPartsAlliance

LED lighting units are deeply integrated with Audi’s ADAS systems, including the Pre-Sense systems for automatic emergency braking. Read our full story here: bit.ly/3KZi65F

Hyundai has used several different suppliers for its TPMS systems, including Continental, Lear, Siemens and TRW. Each of these systems operate similarly, but they do have slight variations. Read our Hyundai TPMS guide here: bit.ly/4im9XVm

FCS gave visitors to its booth at AAPEX 2025 a close look at how the company approaches ride control. We took a look at their booth to get a feel for the products they were showcasing at the expo. Take a look here: bit.ly/48bsnTW

Preview of coming attractions 🎬 : here's what you can expect in the October issue of ImportCar, in mailboxes soon!

Will tariffs lead to repairs on European vehicles becoming more expensive or time-consuming? And how can import shops prepare? These questions and more answered in our Q&A with Ambrose Conway of the consulting firm Seraph. Read it here: bit.ly/3KrTsdh

👔➡️🔧 Wells VP David Stewart leaves the boardroom and gets hands-on in the shop installing ignition coils. 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube: bit.ly/3IejZud

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A few weeks after rebuilding a CVT in a Nissan Altima with a 3.5L engine in our shop, the customer came back complaining that it had stopped moving. After he had cycled the ignition, it would move again. For the rest of this story, read our article here: bit.ly/4gmQmDq

Preview of coming attractions 🎬 : here's what you can expect in the next issue of ImportCar, in mailboxes soon!

When it comes to BMW battery service, customers likely don’t know which type of battery they have, and technicians likely won’t know either without learning how to identify them. For more, read our latest feature from the magazine: bit.ly/4mCk75q

Various models of Nissan vehicles default to a “No Throttle Response,” or NTR. Typically, the customer describes this as a “no-move” condition. For the why and how of it, read our story here: bit.ly/4oZ8Vl7

Be sure to check out this month's digital edition of ShopOwner, featuring stories from ImportCar! You can view the digital edition here (IC content starts on page 65): bit.ly/466P7EJ

Old-school battery charging methods can damage modern vehicles. ⚡ Learn where to connect clamps without bypassing the BMS. Watch: bit.ly/46OwXIO Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.

Your car’s owner’s manual isn’t just instructions — it’s the story of your vehicle. 📖 Learn how reading it can save money, prevent breakdowns, and make you the hero of your own maintenance saga. Watch here: bit.ly/4mc6s4U