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ecently, I returned from a luncheon hosted by the Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) in Miami, Florida. Among the notable discussions was a review of the current requirements for U.S. companies to sell their products in Iran, along with the potential of that market. Also, Tim Vehlewald of ACL Bearings was inducted as the new chairman of OAC. Vehlewald replaced Cloyes Gear’s Mick Jordan, who finished his term on a high note as the council accomplished many goals under his leadership.

This year begins the second decade Aftermarket International is published by JABS Media LLC. Even though we think we did at least a competent job for the past 10 years, we’ll do our best to improve even more during the next decade. As part of that improvement, I’d like to officially welcome John Walsh, our new managing editor, to the staff. Walsh, who has an extensive background in journalism, will strive to make the product you’re reading even better.

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One of the ways we attract readers and advertisers is to be distributed at as many trade shows as possible. Between this magazine and our sister publication, Aftermarket International en Espanol, this issue will be distributed at eight shows throughout the world this year: Automechanika Chicago, Dubai and Istanbul; Autopromotec; ReMaTec; Expo Partes; INA-PAACE and The Latin Auto Parts Expo.

If you find us at any of these shows and want to subscribe to it, you can do so at aftermarketinternational.com or complete the reader service page in this issue and return it to us. Coverage of these trade shows are included in this issue.

We also have, as usual, two technical features written by Bob Freudenberger, our editorial director. One is about the thermodynamics of how heat is moved through an air-conditioning system and how to troubleshoot such a system when it isn’t working properly. The other is about troubleshooting no-code engine performance problems. When on-board diagnostics don’t point you in the right direction, Freudenberger recommends using common sense and traditional tests.

As always, you can read our current and archival issues – as well as contact advertisers and the editorial and sales staffs – at aftermarketinternational.com.

Last but not least, I’ve been asked a lot about the election of the new president of the United States because he’s viewed as the leader of the free world, at least to many Americans. Currently, I prefer not to comment about that because that’s not our purpose. Our job at Aftermarket International is to help you do your job more effectively and efficiently, not be political.

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rofound disruption can be much more sudden than you’d expect.

I just watched a very interesting 53-minute presentation, Clean Disruption - Why Energy & Transportation will be Obsolete by 2030 given in Oslo, Norway, by Tony Seba (go to youtube. com and search for Clean Disruption, or if you’re reading Aftermarket International online click this link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxryv2XrnqM&feature=youtu.be). The title should’ve included the words, “as we know it,” but that didn’t detract from its impact.

It starts off dramatically with a slide of a New York City street during the 1900 Easter Parade. The scene is full of horse-drawn carriages -- and only one car. The next slide was taken on the same occasion in 1913 and there was just one horse among the automobile traffic. That’s a deep disruption in transportation in only 13 years.

The point is that we’re in a similar transition right now as society begins the switch to electric vehicles (EVs). Mr. Seba based his analysis on the assumption that more and more EVs with a range of at least 320 kilometers (200 miles) will become available, and that their price will plummet so much that almost all new vehicles sold will be electric by 2025 -- that’s only eight years away!

Reduced prices aren’t the only advantage over internal-combustion-powered cars and trucks.

Because electric motors deliver all their torque instantly, performance is terrific. The Tesla Model S, for instance, is just as quick 0-100 kph (0-60 mph) as any fabulously-expensive exotic supercar.

As long as the current they burn is generated by clean means such as solar, wind, or hydroelectric, there’ll be no air pollution and the atmosphere in cities will be vastly improved. Then there’s a huge saving in fuel costs (almost as much as the price of a new car over the course of a decade or so), and except for replacing tires maintenance expenses will be almost nil -- an IC powered vehicle has thousands of parts in its powertrain, whereas that Tesla only has 18 (depending on what you count).

According to Mr. Seba, those factors make this disruption inevitable. But even if he’s right and all new cars will be electric in less than a decade, he doesn’t mention the millions of IC cars that will be sold up to that point, or all the late models on the road now. Currently, the world vehicle population is over 1.2 Billion, and projected lifespan is from 10 to 19 years, depending on whose statistics you’re looking at and where you live. Will the owners of roadworthy cars and trucks scrap them just because EVs are available at reasonable prices? Will the price of fossil fuels decline because of the reduced demand a substantial percentage of the electrics in our vehicle population will cause? If so, will people keep their gasoline- or diesel-burning cars even longer? Regardless of the unknowable answers to these questions, I’d estimate that there will still be a substantial automotive service industry in existence for at least two decades.

If you’re young, you’re still learning the automotive technician’s profession, but big changes will engulf you sooner or later. If you’re mature (as I am to a distressing degree), maybe you won’t be dealing with much of this before you retire from productive work, but it’s still interesting to contemplate what can happen in the mere 13 years it took for automobiles to supplant horses.

Profound disruption can be much more sudden than you’d expect.

What about all the internal-combustion engine skills you’ve learned and hold dear? While they may not be useful to the same extent as they’ve always been in automotive work, they’re still practical knowledge that can be applied to heavy equipment, farm tractors, boats, generators, etc. Even to plumbing and electrical work. So, you haven’t wasted your time. Most of the people in the world don’t have any idea how mechanical and electrical things work, so that gives you an advantage.

Then, there’s the care and repair of the electrical drive systems and batteries. You’ll need new training (especially to keep from getting electrocuted), but nobody but you will be able to handle these issues for vehicle owners So, don’t despair quite yet. Your skills are still a valuable commodity, and will continue to be far into the future.

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Fe atures 8/No Codes Found Use common sense and traditional tests when on-board diagnostics don’t provide hints about engine performance problems.

22/Cool It Making air-conditioning repairs more profitable and less frustrating start with understanding the basics.

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Many seasoned automotive service technicians say diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), a major feature of any on-board diagnostic system, can be superficial and misleading. Paradoxically, it’s rare a member of the profession who doesn’t use them early on when troubleshooting a performance or driveability problem. Pulling codes is an easy and fast way to start solving an elusive problem.

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Yet there are many driveability, performance and efficiency cases that have no DTCs. So where does a technician start? The basics. Most authorities, from service training instructors to aftermarket engineers, agree skipping the basics is the most prevalent cause of misdiagnosis and perfectly good new parts being returned as defective.

“I agree with some car makers’ stated philosophies,” says a manager for one of the major technical hotlines. “In the service manuals, it says something like, ‘Caution: The following nonelectronic engine management areas may be the cause of the problem,’ and, ‘Stop! Think! Why are you checking the electronic engine management system?’ From our experience on the hotline, the best thing to do is to go back to step one – the basics.”

Justifiable complications Most complications in modern cars result from two challenges: air pollution and energy crises. The most logical and straightforward way to clean engine exhaust and increase fuel efficiency is to use electronic engine management, which was originally developed by Swedish auto makers and Robert Bosch GmbH in 1976. The result was environmentally friendly, great-performing vehicles with impressive fuel efficiency, but at the cost of

complexity. Engineers and auto company executives realized that if a car developed a reputation as troublesome and difficult to fix, it would be difficult to sell, so this made improving the chances of successful diagnoses a priority.

One way to do that was to use intelligence already on board – the engine management computer, which is known variously as the ECM for electronic control module, ECU for electronic control unit, ME for motor electronics, or PCM for powertrain control module. The latter is the standard term determined by the Society of Automotive Engineers. The PCM knows all the proper operating parameters and specifications of the vehicle it manages, so adding a diagnostic program to its capabilities made sense. But programming it wasn’t so simple, nor was the means of communicating its findings. Some problems will turn on the malfunction indicator lamp or the check engine light; others won’t.

Eventually, all automakers adopted the idea of using codes to indicate what, if anything, the computer has recognized as out of range or improper. Armed with the specific list of what the codes refer to – which became standardized throughout the industry and more comprehensive under OBD II – technicians can get an initial idea of which system or circuit they should investigate more deeply.

It would be embarrassing to waste time on complicated electronic testing when there’s an obvious problem, such as a harness that was sawed through because of contact with an accessory drive belt.

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Red flags The PCM’s OBD program monitors the signals received from the sensor network and compares them to the standards recorded in permanent memory. If they’re out of their specified range or missing entirely for a calibrated amount of time, the OBD sets a code in random access memory.

The program also looks for situations that don’t make sense. For example, if the coolant temperature sensor (CTS) continues to send a cold signal after the engine has been running for a while, the OBD will think it has discovered a problem in the CTS circuit, so it will set the appropriate code. Actually, a missing thermostat could be the trouble, which is an example of the limitations of selfdiagnostics.

Another example is the comparison of the signals from two or more sensors. If, for example, the vehicle speed sensor reports to the computer the car is at cruising speed, yet the throttle position sensor (TPS) sends a signal that indicates idle, and the manifold absolute pressure sensor doesn’t see the high vacuum of deceleration, a code might be set.

OBD also watches actuator circuits, such as those that power the evaporative emissions system canister purge solenoid, automatic idle control motor, fuel injectors, etc. If there’s a short, open high resistance or other trouble present, a code might be signaled.

A marginal spark plug that misfires intermittently can be missed by OBD, but OBD II’s Mode $06 will provide misfire counts by cylinder.

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If an oxygen sensor is still working, but is too sluggish for optimum performance, a code might not be set.

No clue OBD can be completely blind to some conditions. To begin with, the PCM assumes the engine can generate decent compression. If that’s not the case, the brain will send inappropriate commands to the fuel injectors, ignition system, etc., commands that would make an engine with good internal components run properly but can’t fix a burned valve or a blown head gasket. With OBD II, technicians sometimes see the PO300 code for a random misfire when one of the failures is present, which isn’t helpful when identifying it.

Suppose one fuel injector is clogged or inoperative. That cylinder will pump enough plain air into the exhaust to make the oxygen sensor produce a lean signal.

Assuming all the injectors are in good shape, the computer will increase the pulsewidth command to every injector to enrich the air/fuel mixture, correcting the lean condition. That’s not a helpful response because it will cause the other cylinders to run too rich.

Following is a list of other problems that won’t set codes in a basic OBD system.

Some can be identified by investigating the data stream, and OBD II will catch others: • Low fuel pressure and/or volume are common no-code troubles. Always check pressure, running and deadhead. Look at fuel trim numbers – lean correction points to restriction. Also, read fuel pump amperage draw, which will increase

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dramatically if the filter is clogged.

• Heavy carbon deposits on the backs of the valves can soak up enough gasoline to cause lean running until they become saturated. The symptoms will appear after start-up and before the engine becomes warm enough to enter closed loop.

• Carboned-up throttle bores are causing more trouble. Check the automatic idle control percent or steps. Expect to see the idle air system trying to compensate.

• Worn camshaft lobes that don’t allow a cylinder to fill might cause a dead miss at idle.

• An air leak in the duct between the mass air flow sensor and intake manifold can lean out the mixture because the false air isn’t being measured. This will cause stalling and rough idle.

• Simple secondary ignition problems can trigger comprehensive computer system diagnosis efforts, even engine replacement.

• A sluggish oxygen sensor.

• Malfunctions in mechanical emissions controls, such as PCV or air injection.

No absolutes with OBD OBD programs miss problems; can direct technicians to a sensor when a wire or connection might be the real culprit; and can’t know if an out-of-range situation is the result of a sensor, the internal condition of the engine, or numerous other more subtle troubles. So technicians should use codes when available, but they shouldn’t completely rely on them.

A common troubleshooting mistake is assuming that because no DTC is present, a particular sensor or its circuit isn’t the cause of the problem. If a symptom leads a technician to believe a component of the electronic engine management or EFI system isn’t doing its job properly, he should check it out directly, even if no code has been set.

The system can’t be designed to be trigger happy. If it were overly critical and too quick to register a fault, the normal changing conditions every vehicle encounters would generate codes and cause the MIL to turn on.

So, self-diagnostics watch for patterns that typically represent problems and exist for a calibrated length of time, not just one moment when a perfectly good sensor might go out of

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range because of dampness, a bump in the road, etc. This capability was vastly expanded and improved with OBD II’s drive cycles and its ability to have the vehicle test itself.

Common sense Technicians can have the best scan tools, lab scopes, or engine analyzers presenting the clearest, most accurate data possible, but those tools won’t do them any good unless technicians understand what it means with regard to how the engine runs. Even experienced technicians need a framework of understanding or a matrix in which to put diagnostic information. The following examples contribute to the establishment of that framework by illustrating how data stream information can help fix cars.

Suppose a shop is at sea level, but the scan tool shows a BARO reading of 78 kPa (11 psi) with the engine off. No fault codes are present, but the technician knows the barometric pressure should be close to 100 kPa (one Bar, or 14.7 psi) at that altitude.

It shouldn’t take much to realize this faulty signal could cause lean running because the PCM will be supplying the proper amount of fuel for high elevations where there’s less oxygen in each cubic unit of air, so the mixture will be lean at sea level.

Similarly, if a technician sees a high resistance/low temperature reading from an intake air temperature/manifold air temperature sensor, yet the air temperature is warm, he’ll know there’s trouble in the IAT/MAT sensor or its circuit because the information doesn’t agree with current conditions, even though the OBD system hasn’t recognized that. This approach also could apply to a low temperature reading from the coolant temperature sensor when the engine is hot.

Signals from mechanically operated sensors can be checked against reality, too. Say a technician is driving at cruising speed, yet the VSS registers 0 kph (0 mph).

Or maybe a technician sees the at-idle voltage specification for TPS output even though he has floored the accelerator pedal.

Something’s amiss.

Besides comparing data stream information to actual conditions,

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Diagnostic dozen Here are practical hands-on steps to diagnosing an engine problem.

You can shuffle the order based on the situation, but do all of them.

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Take the time to handle the customer properly. Nothing’s more important than clear communication with a patron, which means finding out exactly why he has come to you. Even if it’s vague, articulating the problem to you as responses to well-constructed questions might clear it up. When do the symptoms occur? When the engine is cold or warm? Under acceleration, deceleration, or when cruising or idling? Is the problem occurring every day? Does anything (different gasoline, rainy weather, etc.) affect the problem? Has the problem developed gradually, or did it suddenly appear? Has anybody else worked on the car, even if it was just changing spark plugs? Was a new accessory added, and perhaps grounded to an O2 sensor wire? Also, have a schematic of a typical computerized engine control system handy – along with a manual full of troubleshooting trees and some equipment – to show the customer.

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A bulletin search should be worked into the early stages of the diagnosis. This relatively recent capability of independent shops is a boon.

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This is the logical time to try to read any diagnostic trouble codes that might be present. They are a valuable preliminary check that will often point you in the right direction.

Otherwise, proceed to the next step.

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Start it up, and note any unorthodox sounds, rough idle, pungent odors, etc.

technicians can compare it to what other sensors are telling them. For example, suppose that when a technician opens the throttle half way, the scan tool tells him the throttle angle is 50 percent, yet when he switches to the throttle position sensor voltage, he receives a reading of 1.2 volts.

Because the reading should be about five volts at wide open throttle, half throttle should be between two and three volts.

By making an intelligent comparison, a technician can probably locate the cause of

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Take a test drive to hone in on any driveability problems. Have the customer ride with you if possible.

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Look for any obvious problems under the hood, such as disconnected vacuum lines, broken or grounded wires, corroded ground points or a leaking coolant temperature sensor. Look at the exhaust system, too. Check for bent pipes that restrict air flow and broken pipes or hangers that can directed the exhaust up at the wiring harness, which can melt the insulation.

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If nothing’s obvious so far, explain to the customer that a lot of effort and talent could be required to find the trouble in such a highly technical vehicle. Use amounts of money instead of hours to quantify the effort. Try to get authorization for the value of two of your shop hours. Promise to contact the customer if it looks like you’re going to exceed that amount.

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Check basics. You’re not going to get a good manifold-absolutepressure signal in an engine that can only muster 254 mm Hg. (10 in. Hg.) of vacuum. A missing thermostat will keep any system out of closed loop, and all the electronics in the world can’t make up for a jumped timing belt or a deposit bridged spark plug. A traditional stand-alone ignition scope, or one incorporated into an elaborate scan tool, will isolate problems. An old-fashioned dry/wet compression test is still what physicians might call the gold standard of diagnostics. This is called establishing a baseline.

the hesitation problem.

Another way to make good use of the data stream is to cause artificial conditions to see how the computerized engine management system responds. For example, if a technician introduces a large vacuum leak, say by removing the brake booster vacuum hose, he should see a lean flag, then an increase in fuel injector pulse width milliseconds.

If a technician causes a rich condition (he can pinch off the vacuum line to the fuel pressure regulator or introduce propane into

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Once you’re satisfied the engine’s pumping ability and the secondary ignition parts are OK, investigate the computerized engine controls by using scan tools, lab scopes, graphing multimeters or computer-aided diagnostic analyzers.

If you’re up against a hard case and subscribe to a hotline, have solid data before you call it.

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If you come to an impasse where you have to install a known-good powertrain control module or other expensive component before you can proceed, make sure what you’ve done so far is right, then call the customer.

Successful shop owners advise to keep customers apprised of what’s happening and let them make the decision. In some cases, the manufacturer tells technicians to do substitution tests and install a knowngood part. But if you put a computer in a car, you most likely aren’t going to take it out if it doesn’t fix the problem, so you need authorization.

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Make the repairs, clear any codes that might have reset in the process, then take a test drive to verify any driveability/performance complaints have been rectified and the malfunction indicator lamp is out.

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Write the job ticket noting any related work that you recommended and the customer declined to have done. Review this together when the customer picks up the vehicle.

the intake stream), he should see a rich flag, then a decrease in pulse width.

With an ordinary negative temperature coefficient CTS, a technician should expect to see a very low temperature reading in the data stream if he disconnects the sensor’s lead. Grounding the lead should give him a high-temperature indication. If he achieves these results, it’s probable the CTS circuit and the PCM are fine. The trouble, then, is probably in the sensor or deposits that keep it from warming up as it should. 

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Robert Bosch adds 39 new SKUs In September, Robert Bosch LLC added 39 new SKUs to its braking, rotating machine and engine management aftermarket product lines. Two new SKUs have been added to the QuietCast brake pad line, extending coverage for late-model domestic vehicles.

The additional part numbers cover more than 156,000 units in operation in the U.S. All QuietCast pads feature friction formulas specific to the application – semimetallic, NAO or copper-free ceramic – and include synthetic lubricant with all applications. The new SKUs are available for 2015-2016 Ford Transit 150, 250, 350 and 350 HD models.

The rotating machines group added 20 new SKUs for remanufactured alternators and starters, covering late-model domestic, Asian and European vehicles emerging from their warranty periods and are prime candidates for service in the aftermarket. The new part numbers extend coverage to 8.5 million vehicles in operation in the U.S. Ten new SKUs for remanufactured alternators cover vehicles including the: • 2008-2015 Toyota Sequoia V8 cyl. 5.7L; • 2011-15 Hyundai Elantra L4 cyl. 1.8L; • 2005-08 Jaguar S-Type V6 cyl. 3.0L; • 2011 Chevrolet Aveo L4 cyl. 1.6L; and • 2010 Ford Mustang GT V8 cyl. 4.6L. Ten new SKUs for remanufactured starters are available for models including the: • 2013-15 Ford Edge L4 cyl. 2.0L; • 2013-14 Ford Mustang V6 cyl. 3.7L; • 2015 Lexus RC350 V6 cyl. 3.5L; • 2014-15 Subaru Forester H4 cyl. 2.5L; • 2009-13 Honda Fit L4 cyl. 1.5L; and • 2013-15 Dodge Dart L4 cyl. 1.4L. The company’s remanufactured starters and alternators are built with top-quality materials using

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the most advanced technology to withstand extreme heat, cold and high demand. They’re 100 percent performance tested to last longer and deliver more reliable service.

Seventeen new SKUs have been added to the engine management line, including fuel injectors and ignition coils, as well as a throttle body and knock sensor. The new part numbers cover more than 9.6 million vehicles in operation in the U.S. Thirteen new SKUs for fuel injectors are available for models including the: • 2001-06 Chrysler Town & Country; • 2003-04 Ford Crown Victoria; • 2000-02 Ford Explorer; • 2013-16 Audi A5 Quattro; • 2003-04 Mazda 6; and • 1998-03 Dodge Ram 2500.

Two new SKUs for ignition coils are available, covering models including the: • 2011-15 Chrysler 200; • 2011-16 Dodge Journey; • 2006-09 Mercedes-Benz CLK350; and • 2010-12 Mercedes-Benz GLK350.

A new throttle body SKU has been released for models including the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 and 1998-00 Mercedes-Benz SLK230. A new knock sensor SKU is available, providing coverage for models including the 2014-16 BMW i8, 2016 BMW 340i and 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman.

All company fuel injectors and ignition coils released to the aftermarket provide OE fit, form and function.

Aftermarket throttle bodies are manufactured on OE production lines with best-in-class quality. Company knock sensors are highly accurate and sensitive to detect engine knock, ensuring efficient performance and long engine life. boschautoparts.com

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Federal-Mogul introduced new parts to Moog brand Federal-Mogul Motorparts introduced 319 new parts to its Moog steering and suspension brand, including 231 first-to-aftermarket parts. Moog product engineers introduced 31 new suspension control arms/assemblies, including arms (RK100002, rear upper) for more than 6.1 million Ford, Mazda and Volvo vehicles: • 2006-10 and 2012-15 • 2013-15 Ford C-Max; Mazda5; • 2013-17 Escape; • 2007-13 Volvo C30; • 2000-17 Focus; • 2007-13 Mazda Speed 3; • 2006-13 Volvo S40; and • 2005-01 Volvo V50.

• 2004-13 Mazda 3; Suspension trailing arms (RK6402, rear) are offered for more than six million General Motors vehicles, including the: • 1990-01 Lumina; • 2005-09 Buick Allure; • 1995-07 Monte Carlo; • 1997-05 Century; • 1988-97 Oldsmobile • 2005-09 LaCrosse; Cutlass Supreme; • 1998-04 Regal; • 1998-02 Oldsmobile • 2003-13 Chevrolet Intrigue; and Impala; • 1988-08 Pontiac • 2014-16 Impala Grand Prix.

Limited; Also available through Moog distributors are firstto-aftermarket products including sway bar frame bushings (K201450, rear; K201453, rear) for more than 1.6 million Ford F250/350 pickup trucks and suspension trailing arm bushings (K201355, rear) and suspension control arm bushings (K201368, rear arm to frame, lower rear, rear arm to knuckle, and upper) for Fiat Chrysler sedans, including the: and • 2011-14 Chrysler 200; • 2009-17 • 2007-10 Sebring; Journey.

• 2008-14 Dodge Avenger; Suspension control arms and ball joint assemblies (RK100122, rear upper) are offered for more than 1.1 million Acura and Honda vehicles, including the 200713 Acura MDX, 2010-13 Acura ZDX and 2009-15 Honda Pilot. Additionally, rear lower front suspension control arms and assemblies (RK100124) are available for more than 2.8 million: • 2013-16 Toyota Scions; • 2013-17 Suburu Foresters; • 2008-16 Imprezas; • 2010-17 Legacy sedans; • 2010-17 Outbacks; and • 2013-15 XV Crosstreks. federalmogul.com Aftermarket International

World American air springs backed by three-year warranty The complete line of World American air springs is backed by a three-year, limited warranty. The company’s air springs are designed to provide thousands of miles of trouble-free operation on heavy-duty trucks. The heavy-duty air springs are carefully examined by an expert quality control team to ensure they meet or exceed original factory equipment tolerances. The air springs, which are available for many suspension types on class 7-8 trucks, help level trucks and provide a smooth, safe ride for drivers and loads. worldamerican.com

Denso adds part numbers to tire pressure monitoring system Denso Products and Services Americas added 14 new part numbers to its wide selection of First Time Fit tire pressure monitoring system sensors. The company covers 10 million additional European and Korean vehicles as part of its comprehensive inventory of 67 part numbers in its 2017 TPMS sensor catalog. The complete product line features additional TPMS replacement sensors for 50 makes, including: • Rolls-Royce; • Volkswagen; • Aston Martin; • Mini; • Maybach; • Audi; • Maserati; • Mercedes-Benz; • Ferrari; • BMW; • Lamborghini; • Porsche; • Kia; and • Land Rover; • Hyundai.

• Tesla; • Bentley; The new part numbers bring the company’s total market coverage to more than 90 million cars and trucks in operation, including models that can’t use universal products.

The company’s TPMS sensors cover 77 percent of all TPMS equipped domestic and imported vehicles on the road and are easy to find in the company’s 2017 catalog, which is available in digital and print formats. densoautoparts.com

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MARKETING

Raybestos launches new website Raybestos launched a new website, raybestos.com, that clearly outlines the complete company product line and features the latest news about brakes. Visitors can learn about promotional programs, access a product catalog and find helpful resources such as how-to videos, technical service bulletins and frequently asked questions. Marketing and media sections house such items as downloadable product literature, upcoming industry event information and news archives.

In February, Mann + Hummel, the filtration specialist with headquarters in Ludwigsburg, Germany, opened an office in Bogota, Colombia. In November 2016, the company established a sales-and-trading company Colombia. Eight employees will work at the new office and primarily support automotive aftermarket and industrial customers in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

Products and solutions of the brands Mann-Filter and Wix filters will be provided. As a result of the new location, the company has nine locations in four countries in South America.

“After Brazil and Argentina, Colombia is the third largest economy in South America, and its automotive market is characterized by a significant growth potential,” says Josef Parzhuber, president and general manager, automotive aftermarket at Mann + Hummel. “This step allows us to strengthen our position on the continent. We are close to our customers in terms of location and the solutions we offer.”

Fluoramics, manufacturer of oxygen-safe thread sealants and greases, celebrated its 50th anniversary by offering free shipping on any orders of Tufoil Technology and HinderRust products totaling more than $50 placed through its website during January.

The company – best known for Lox-8, Formula-8, Tufoil for Engines and HinderRust – was started

by Franklin G. Reick in 1967 as a solution to disintegrating PTFE plumber’s tape and plugging check valves. Reick developed a shearsensitive cream, Formula-8, that reacts to torquing by shearing and forming PTFE strings that completely fill threads and won’t disintegrate or cold-flow.

The Tufoil for Technology products are a result of the desire to improve engine and manual transmission efficiency and provide a smoother operation.

The technology in Tufoil for Engines, an engine oil treatment, was incorporated into a line of lubricants including Lubit-8, Air Tool, Gun-Coat, Lightning Grease, and Industrial Tufoil for gear boxes.

HinderRust combines lubricating and rust-inhibiting chemistries into a solvent-free product that aggressively wets and spreads across the surface to which it’s applied.

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Arnott awarded ISO management system certification Arnott Air Suspension Products was awarded ISO 9001:2008 management system certification

by ABS Quality Evaluations. ISO 9001:2008 certification is based on quality management principles that include strong customer focus and continual improvement of robust, efficient processes. It’s a standard developed to help businesses and organizations deliver consistently high-quality products and services, become more efficient and improve customer satisfaction. Arnott is working to achieving the ISO 9001:2015 certification.

injectors for OEMs. Each injector is the result of a vertically integrated process that employs design, development and other techniques

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Standard Motor Products partners with PurePower Technologies Standard Motor Products has a new supply agreement with PurePower Technologies. The agreement will leverage SMP’s marketing and distribution strategies to deliver PurePower Technologies’ diesel products to the automotive aftermarket, including new and remanufactured diesel fuel injectors.

The highlight of the offering is a line of new OE-production injectors for 6.0L, 6.4L and I6 engines. The new agreement solidifies SMP’s position in the diesel market and provides customers with the high-quality product they need.

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Consortium establishes approach for evaluating driver workload A $5 million industry investment in a consortium that includes automakers, automotive suppliers and global technology leaders is making safer roads by addressing the leading cause of auto accidents – driver error – through a focus on supporting more effective in-vehicle attention management. The Advanced Human Factors Evaluator for Automotive Demand has developed a safetygrounded human machine interface evaluation applicable for traditional vehicle control and increasingly automated driving. AHEAD was formed in 2013 by Denso, Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab and Touchstone Evaluations to address the challenge of distracted driving. The aim is to provide the auto industry with a driver attention assessment approach that better supports HMI evaluation in this period of continued and increased in-vehicle interface complexity.

Current evaluation methods for HMI technologies have been based on criteria developed for primarily visual HMIs, those that preceded modern integrated technologies with multimodal components, including voice interfaces, touchscreens and multifunction controllers. Earlier methods weren’t designed to consider the tradeoffs that exist as demand is moved between vision, touch, sound, haptics and gesture modalities with the full range of operating contexts, and with consideration of the advent of automation technologies that relieve the driver of demand. AHEAD’s goal is to support HMI evaluation needs at multiple points in the design process.

The consortium is achieving these goals through developing a set of evaluation tools that enhance how designers identify the attentional demands HMIs place on drivers.

The consortium’s initial charter was in the context of HMI evaluation, but efforts are expanding to consider underload, including that induced by automation. As such, the consortium’s

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PERSONNEL

Brake Parts promotes Rick Woodside to general manager perspective moves beyond global regulatory approaches and other industry guidelines to allow for the assessment of HMI demands in the context of an attention management framework with strong ties to situation awareness. The resulting models are extendable into real-time attention management systems, applicable to traditional vehicle control and automated driving.

Current members of the consortium include Denso, Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, Panasonic Automotive and Google. ahead.org

Brake Parts Inc promoted Rick Woodside to general manager, hydraulics, drums and rotors.

In his new role, Woodside will manage the product life cycle for BPI hydraulics, drums and rotors and has responsibility for the operation of the Haimeng rotor plant in Shandong, China.

Woodside began his career with BPI more than two decades ago at the company’s plant in McHenry, Illinois. He became part of the NAPA Brakes sales team as a district sales manager before joining the product development group as a hydraulics product manager. During the past six years, Woodside’s primary focus

has been BPI’s largest product category (drums, rotors and hydraulics), launching BPI product programs for customers in Europe and North America. brakepartsinc.com

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Frost or ice forming at an unusual place in the air-conditioning system, say by the receiver/drier, is a good indication of blockage.

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A drastic reduction in cooling when the car slows down from cruising speed could be the result of a compressor that’s going bad. Another symptom of a weak pump is a combination of high suction and low discharge pressures.

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The old-fashioned compressor testing procedure of clamping off hoses shouldn’t be done on modern, barrier-style hose because the lining will be crushed.

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In cases in which compressor makers and remanufacturers ship units without oil in them, they often get them back as returns still dry.

Read the label.

Cool It A quick review of the thermodynamic principles involved will help you understand how heat is moved through the system, then we’ll look at basic diagnostics that’ll work on even the latest models.

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If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, you’re about to enter the peak air conditioning service season, so we at AI think this review will help you make it more profitable and less frustrating. To those of you in the Southern Hemisphere, you’re probably thinking more about keeping that vehicle’s cabin warm than cool, but HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) is now an integrated system, so much of this is still germane to your work. Is your home near the Equator? Then A/C service is a continuous requirement. We hope all our readers will benefit from having a clear idea of how this system operates and the most streamlined methods of troubleshooting the refrigeration function.

JUST A LITTLE THERMODYNAMICS Heat can always be caused to move by creating a temperature differential between two objects or substances. The energy will travel from the warm object into the cold one until both of their temperatures are equal.

In an air conditioner, cold doesn’t radiate from the evaporator.

The heat in the air inside the car travels through the evaporator coils into the refrigerant, which carries the heat to the condenser, where it dissipates as if trying to heat the atmosphere.

The greatest amount of heat movement to or from a substance occurs when it changes its state, such as from a solid to a liquid when ice melts. A liquid changing to a gas is evaporation, and a gas changing to a liquid is condensation.

Both require the movement of a large amount of heat. If one has 1 kilogram of water at 100 degrees C (or 1 pound of water at 212 degrees F) in a container at sea level, the water will soak

up a lot of heat without getting any hotter. Instead of the 1 kcal needed at lower temperatures to raise it 1 degree C (or the 1 BTU to raise 1 pound one degree F), 540 kcal (or 970 BTUs) needs to be added to change the water to vapor – and that water temperature won’t rise above 100 degrees C (212 degrees F) until it has changed into a gas. This is what’s known as the latent heat of vaporization – the large amount of heat a liquid can absorb when changing states without getting any warmer.

The vapor will hold this energy until it condenses, at which time the liquid will release the energy.

But water isn’t used in automotive air-conditioning systems.

A synthetic chemical refrigerant does the job instead. For five decades, the standard refrigerant was dichlorodifluoromethane, also known as R-12 or Freon. But Freon damages the Earth’s ozone layer, so automakers use a more environmentally friendly refrigerant, R-134a, which is an industry standard now. (The colorless gas HFO-1234yf has been proposed as a replacement for R-134a as a refrigerant in automobile air conditioners.) Both refrigerants have much lower freezing and vaporization points than water, but they still absorb large quantities of heat when evaporated and release it when they condense. Liquid refrigerant in an auto air conditioner absorbs heat from the passenger compartment as it changes to a vapor in the appropriately named evaporator. The gas emits the same amount of heat to the outside air as it converts into a liquid in the condenser.

REAL-WORLD APPLICATION The components that put those principles into cooling action begins with the compressor, which can be a piston, vane or helical scroll type. Except with electrically powered units found in hybrids and pure electric vehicles, a compressor is driven by the accessory belt through an electromagnetic clutch. Although some late model vehicles have a variabledisplacement design that reduces drag to an insignificant level when refrigeration isn’t needed. So the compressor shaft turns whenever the engine is running.

As is implied by the presence of a compressor, every air conditioner has a high- and low-pressure section. The highpressure portion includes the discharge side of the compressor, condenser, receiver/drier, inlet half of the expansion valve,

The seal on this compressor piston was ruined because the system had a chronic refrigerant leak and was charged several times without adding oil.

Any A/C compressor pumps refrigerant, but what it’s really doing is moving heat. (courtesy Volkswagen)

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If the compressor clutch is engaging, attach your gauge set and compare the readings to specifications. Correct for the ambient temperature.

and necessary hoses and connections. The low-pressure portion comprises the suction side of the compressor, evaporator and outlet half of the expansion valve.

The compressor’s basic purpose is to squeeze the low-pressure refrigerant vapor it receives from the evaporator. This concentrates the heat in the vapor, raising its temperature. This happens because of another law of physics that states when a gas is compressed, its temperature rises.

The vapor needs to be hotter than the atmosphere, so while it’s in the condenser, it’ll dissipate the heat it carries.

The compressor’s other job is to circulate sufficient refrigerant through the system. These pumps are designed to move vapor only, so if liquid refrigerant or oil gets in them, the pumps are likely to break the valves or cause the pistons to lock up.

The next component in line is the condenser, which is on the high-pressure side of the system and mounted in front of the radiator. The condenser is a series of aluminum tubes covered with fins to help dissipate heat.

It receives heat-laden, high-pressure refrigerant from the compressor. The hot vapor emits most of its heat during the change to a high-pressure warm liquid. The liquid then makes its way to the receiver/drier, which is basically a storage reservoir that can supply the evaporator with the amount of refrigerant needed at any given moment. It also serves to remove and retain foreign particles and moisture from the refrigerant by means of a filter and dehydrating or desiccant agent, usually silica alumina.

A metering device known as an expansion valve is the next recipient of the refrigerant. It controls the flow to the evaporator so that maximum cooling results, as well as to ensure the refrigerant in the coils is completely vaporized, which eliminates the possibility of liquid getting into the compressor. It does this through an orifice. This is variable by temperature in the thermostatic expansion valve type of system and fixed in the cycling clutch orifice tube type. In the latter, a pressure cycling switch energizes and de-energizes the compressor clutch, controlling the amount of refrigerant the compressor is pumping through the system and regulating the temperature to keep the evaporator from freezing.

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Refrigerant enters the valve as a warm, high-pressure liquid and leaves the valve as a cold, low-pressure atomized liquid. This frigid spray shoots into the evaporator, which is a refrigeration coil inside the passenger compartment where it picks up huge volumes of heat as it vaporizes. With the help of the blower, the cabin cools. The refrigerant will be many degrees warmer at the outlet of the evaporator than it was at the inlet, and its volume will be greater.

From here, the refrigerant moves to the low-pressure side of the compressor, and the cycle starts over. This is a basic air-conditioning system, but it includes everything necessary to produce cooling.

EVERGREEN TESTS The control schemes and coordination of today’s HVAC systems are too sophisticated and make- and model-specific to be described on these pages; however, a logical sequence of checks on even the latest models will let technicians know if the basic refrigeration process is working properly.

As always, technicians should spend time to communicate carefully with customers to determine what the complaint is exactly. Technicians also should ask if the complaint or problem has developed gradually or occurred suddenly, and if any related work has been done recently.

Before a technician opens the hood, he should complete a basic performance check. He should insert an accurate thermometer into the central dash duct or use a noncontact infrared pyrometer to judge the level of refrigeration action, if any, that’s taking place with the blower on high and the engine at idle. This will vary with the ambient temperature and humidity. Charts for this are available.

Chances are cooling performance will be low or nonexistent, so the next step is visually inspect the system.

Technicians should make sure the belt is intact and properly tensioned, then look for damaged hoses and evidence of leaks at the connections (there could be an accumulation of compressor oil and dirt). Technicians should then check to see if the condenser is clogged with leaves, plastic bags, etc., and that the radiator and condenser fan, whether clutch type or electrical, is working. They should make sure the blower is pushing air out of the vents.

Next, technicians should switch on the air-conditioning and look at the compressor clutch. If it’s engaged, a tech will know instantly the basic system is working and there’s at least a moderate amount of refrigerant present. If there isn’t, whatever type of lost-charge safety device used in the clutch energization circuit will trip. Also, technicians should remember that most vehicles incorporate a belt-protection feature that continuously compares the revolutions per minute of the crankshaft to that of the compressor and interrupts the clutch circuit if there’s a discrepancy because of compressor seizure (slipping crankshaft pulley vibration damper outer ring can cause this function to engage even

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COOL IT if the compressor is OK). Provided there are no external problems, weak cooling is probably the result of a low charge or air or moisture in the refrigerant circuit.

The following procedure is a good way to check air-conditioning quickly in cases where the compressor is turning: • Let the system run for at least 10 minutes on maximum to stabilize it.

• Feel the hoses near the compressor. If the high-side/ discharge line, which is between the compressor and the condenser, is warm and the low-side/inlet hose, which runs to the evaporator, is cool, a partial charge at least exists.

• If there’s no significant temperature difference between the hoses, the system is probably low or empty.

NO-GO? If the clutch isn’t engaging, additional testing and servicing of the refrigeration system becomes difficult. On one-wire units, technicians should look for voltage at the terminal.

With the two-wire type, there should be voltage at one terminal and ground at the other (ground circuits are sometimes much more complicated than expected). If not, technicians can unplug the connector and substitute jumper wires temporarily. If the hub still doesn’t rotate, the clutch itself is bad, or the compressor is seized, so technicians should be ready to remove the jumper wire if the belt starts to squeal or smoke.

In most cases, however, technicians will find the clutch circuit to be open on the hot or ground side because the low-refrigerant protection system has been triggered. (If there’s no voltage feed, technicians should check the fuse before they start looking at wiring diagrams.) On some vehicles, this consists of a compressor switch wired to a thermal limiter, a fuse-like device that has been known to blow for no apparent reason. Technicians can bypass it

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by attaching a jumper between the appropriate terminals.

Most modern cars, however, use ambient temperature or ambient-low pressure switches. If system output is controlled by cycling the clutch, a pressure switch can be used to handle cycling and keep the compressor from operating when the charge is gone.

With the system off, technicians can attach their gauge set to the service ports. If technicians see at least 350 kPa (50 psi), there’s enough refrigerant to close a pressure switch, so low refrigerant isn’t causing the lack of clutch engagement.

UNDER PRESSURE Technicians should look up the pressure specifications for the vehicle at hand, then start the engine, and turn on the air-conditioning. In cases where both gauges read within the normal range of pressure corrected for temperature, the no-cool condition could be the result of moisture contamination. Very low pressure on the suction side signals a lack of refrigerant. There are numerous possible causes of excessive head pressure, ranging from a lazy fan or blocked condenser fins to a flooded expansion valve, too much refrigerant, air in the system or restriction.

It doesn’t make sense to recharge a system until a technician is sure it’s tight and there’s no better way to determine if a leak exists than drawing a deep vacuum and seeing if it holds. Where it’s located is another matter. The reading shouldn’t drop in five minutes. Or, a technician can buy an electronic vacuum gauge for quicker findings. An electronic leak detector might help determine the seepage point, but most technicians prefer the nearly foolproof ultraviolet light method. They add fluorescent dye and allowed it to circulate. Then they pass a black light over all the components, hoses and connections. The leaks will jump out at them in bright yellow. 

Often-overlooked leak points are the Schrader valves in the service ports.

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AASA Overseas Automotive Council Where Opportunities Are Created!

One of the oldest and most unique organizations in the global automotive aftermarket, the Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association* (AASA) advances your global business interests by … l Promoting the sale of automotive products and services exported from North America l Enhancing the prestige and goodwill of the global aftermarket industry l

Building friendly trade relationships, cultural understanding and mutually beneficial cooperation

OAC strives to be the premier international community for all North American manufacturers and exporters, and all international importers, distributors and agents in the automotive aftermarket.

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The largest international trade exhibition for the automotive service industry in the wider Middle East

7 – 9 May 2017 Be part of the 15th edition to meet and trade with thousands of manufacturers, distributors and suppliers from across the world.

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[NEW PRODUCTS] INNOVATIONS FROM AFTERMARKET MANUFACTURERS

Multidose A/C dye cartridges Air suspension sensors Featuring upgraded hardware and mounting points, Ride Height air suspension sensors monitor proper vehicle height, which is a critical factor in maintaining a healthy air suspension system, as well as a safe and comfortable ride for passengers. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, the sensors are designed and tested to meet or exceed original equipment performance.

Plug-and-play installation allows for a quick repair that’s priced competitively.

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Bravo 2.7 diagnostic software Encore diagnostics software features enhanced vehicle information and expanded vehicle coverage. An allmakes, all-models diagnostic tool, Encore’s Bravo 2.7 release improves capabilities for technicians, adding more tests and vehicle coverage while making the tool faster and more responsive. Highlights of the upgrade include TPMS updates and improvements to tests for diagnosing various issues with Ford, Chrysler and Toyota vehicles. The upgrade, which includes global OBD II coverage in Spanish, increases coverage for 642 new systems and 2,314 new vehicle-ECU combinations.

Additional Encore software enhancements include: • ABS functional tests for many 2000-05 vehicles; • Tire pressure reset tests for many 2000-05 vehicles; • Throttle position tests for many 2005-09 vehicles; • Tire type/pressure selection tests for many 2011 vehicles; • EVAP tests for numerous Ford and Toyota models; and • DEF tests for 2013-15 Chrysler vehicles.

All Encore owners with an active diagnostics subscription can download the latest update now.

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These multidose air-conditioning cartridges provide technicians with an easy and accurate method of servicing a vehicle’s airconditioning system with dye. Technicians can service multiple systems with just one connection per system.

BigEZ dye cartridges are prefilled with co-solvent free A/C dye certified to meet SAE J2297 and calibrated for exact dosing. Four and 8 oz. A/C dye cartridges contain enough dye to treat as many as 32 and 64 A/C systems, respectively. The cartridges fit BigEZ and EZShot injectors. They also work with popular caulkinggun-type injectors.

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Automatic parts washer The 2412 series Cuda is an entry-level, topload, aqueous parts washer designed for, and capable of, cleaning parts using hot water and detergent (no solvents). The machine is fully automatic with appropriate safety controls.

The durable washer has a one-half, HP flush sealed pump and an upper drive arm that rotates the turntable. Part number 1.043356.0.

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Autopromotec expands, allows attendees and vendors to remain on top of trends

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rganizers of Autopromotec, a specialized international exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket products, which will be held in Bologna, Italy, May 24-28, 2017 – announced that the International Aftermarket Meeting will take place on May 25 as part of AutopromotecEDU seminar sessions. The complete IAM17 conference schedule, as well as the agenda for all events and the AutopromotecEDU seminar sessions, are available at autopromotec.com.

IAM17 provides an opportunity for the aftermarket industry to hear from experts about what Generation C’s (C for connected) behavior means for the marketplace. By the year 2020, an entire generation, Generation C, will have grown up in a primarily digital world. Computers, the Internet, mobile phones, texting and social networking are second nature to this generation.

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Their familiarity with technology; reliance on mobile communications; and desire to remain in contact with large networks of family members, friends and business contacts will transform the automotive and aftermarket industries.

After an introduction made by the National Association of the Automobile Industry, IAM17 will focus on the Italian market by explaining the overall framework, key trends and possible next steps.

In the second presentation, IHS will show the long-term outlook for new mobility solutions throughout the world and look at the impact on automotive demand and the knock-off effects for the aftermarket industry.

In the third presentation, Robert Bosch GmbH will concentrate on the mobility user; the changes in the value chain (because the consumer’s role will change); the speed of innovation because

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of connectivity; and the need for a clear, legal framework.

In the fourth presentation, TomTom will show the way from navigation to mobile solutions with Bridge, which offers a flexible platform on which businesses can integrate the power of TomTom technology into their business processes. An open hardware platform enables developers to connect Android-based business applications seamlessly, with TomTom technology helping provide mobility solutions on a single device.

In the fifth and final presentation, Temot International will examine the issue of mobile solutions from a distribution viewpoint. Is it a brave new world? Are there tides and stormy weather ahead? Is the industry moving toward a new business model?

By January, exhibition space for most product sectors of Autopromotec had sold out. Organizers announced a significant increase of the number of exhibitors (19 percent more compared to the same period in 2014), a factor that led to upgrading and optimizing several exhibition areas.

All product sectors involved – from tools and equipment to spare parts and components, diagnosis and car service – increased significantly, with almost all halls of the Bologna Exhibition Centre booked. More specifically, the tire market experienced a significant increase of exhibitors – the space devoted to showcasing products doubled. For the first time, all major world brands in the sector will be exhibiting at the show, which is proof of its importance. To allow expansion, several other halls had been set aside for large companies in the sector, including producers and dealers of tires and rims, vehicle servicing equipment, retreaded tires, and their related accessories and services.

The increase of the number of registrations and the demand for more space by long-time exhibitors caused Autopromotec to reorganize its layout, which includes a larger outside exhibition area. The floor plan for Autopromotec 2017 reflects an expansion that strengthens its show-within-a-show aspect, a Aftermarket International

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feature that has always characterized the exhibition and allows attendees to plan their visits according to their professional interests and maximize their time.

“This confirms the role of Autopromotec as an opportunity for the industry of automotive aftersales to gather and exchange information, as well as to showcase products and cutting-edge technological innovations,” says Renzo Servadei, CEO of Autopromotec. “Autopromotec Conference – State of the Industry 2016, the conference organized last June by Autopromotec, validated the role of Autopromotec as a loudspeaker of automotive industry trends and a conduit for companies that are protagonists of the ongoing revolution, tied to the increasing interpenetration between the automotive industry and the web. To back this up, during the conference last June, Angie Cucco from Google pointed out that each month, 2.7 billion searches are looking for spare parts and accessories through the Google search engine, 425 million of which are related to aftersales service, a trend that will keep growing in the future.

“At Autopromotec, industry participants will discover how companies can evolve and innovate to achieve success within this framework,” Servadei adds. “This is the real competitive advantage of the exhibition. It’s a one-stop shop for gaining information so players can stay ahead of the trends in repair and servicing.”

Renzo Servadei, CEO of Autopromotec

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ReMaTec to feature innovations and awards

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eMaTec – a remanufacturing trade show held June 18-20, 2017, at RAI Amsterdam in The Netherlands – had booked more than 75 percent of the available booths for its this year’s show by early February. Many big names in the industry have confirmed their participation in the networking event for remanufacturing specialists from throughout the world.

The remanufacturing industry has experienced tremendous growth during the past few years. The European Remanufacturing Network market study, funded by the European Union Horizon 2020 project, estimates the European market to be worth about $30 billion, with a potential to triple in size by 2030.

Show manager Niels Klarenbeek says the growth of the industry will be reflected on the trade show floor.

“We’ve received a great response from participating and new companies after ReMaTec2015,” Klarenbeek says. “Many companies have rebooked, but we’re also seeing many newcomers. Seeing interest in booth space peaking this early is unprecedented.”

Large, well-known companies in the remanufacturing market have confirmed their participation at the show: Autocraft Drivetrain Solutions, Autoenterprises, BorgWarner, Corteco, D&V Electronics, Emmetec, Gobbi Spare Parts, Meritor, Pos Service Holland, Rufre Diesel Injection, TRW, Valeo, WAIglobal and ZF. The show will provide attendees with a cross section of the global remanufacturing industry.

With a strong focus on automotive remanufacturing, segments such as remanufacturing equipment, starters and alternators, transmissions, engines, cores, and brake and steering systems are traditionally well represented among exhibitors.

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turbocharger segment,” Klarenbeek says.

“The sustainable and cost-saving qualities of remanufacturing have helped us build political momentum for the industry,” says Peter Bartel, chairman of APRA Europe. “As a result, the industry is growing, and we see ReMaTec as an important platform where those involved in automotive remanufacturing can come together to network and conduct business.”

The growing demand for booth space at the show has lead the show organizers to move the event to a larger hall in the RAI Amsterdam complex. An added benefit of this increased floor space is that all the exhibits will be together in one large hall.

Innovation awards Designed to provide a showcase for the latest innovations, inspiring trends and developments in remanufacturing, ReMaTec’s Innovation Awards 2017 will highlight what’s best in the market, culminating in the winners’ presentation. Award categories are: • Turbo; • Starters and Alternators; • Transmissions; • Engines; • Systems (components and parts in ECU/ electronics, steering/suspension, brakes, air conditioning/cooling); and • Equipment.

ReMaTec organizers are committed to publicizing the innovations in these ways: • All entries will be presented on the official ReMaTec 2017 website.

• In April, all the nominees will be announced in a press release.

• During the official opening of ReMaTec 2017,

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all nominees will receive a mention and the winner will be announced at the Innovation Awards Ceremony.

• The nominees and winners will receive extra exposure via a presentation during ReMaTec 2017 and narrow casting.

InnovationLAB The ReMaTec Innovation Awards are an extension of the ReMaTec InnovationLAB, which was launched at ReMaTec 2015 in Amsterdam. There will be even more in the InnovationLAB this year. The lab brings together innovation, trends and industry developments in one central area on the show floor. Designed to enable exhibitors and visitors to share their knowledge and experiences in the field of innovation, the lab is an inspiring environment where pioneering products and revolutionary ideas are presented.

For example, in the last InnovationLAB, Dutch remanufacturing company KTB showcased an opportunity to change the European heavy-duty fleet.

Two mechanics remanufactured a DAF WS truck engine on the show floor, upgrading the engine from its original Euro 0 qualification to the stricter European emission standards of Euro IV and V. This year, the InnovationLAB concept will be expanded even more, with new demonstrations and the introduction of an industry challenge. Show organizers also will continue the ReMaTecTheatre concept, where industry specialists share technical knowledge and their views about market developments in interactive workshops. Furthermore, show visitors have free entrance to these sessions.

Visitors also will have the opportunity to see a live demonstration of some of the key processes of additive manufacturing – 3D scanning, reverse engineering and 3D printing. The first two steps in the process could be of particular importance to the remanufacturing industry because the original design

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of a part (with measurements and material information) often isn’t available. Maarten Oostdam of Dutch firm Oostdam Engineering will be carrying out the demo, and explaining the potential impact on remanufacturing market, including finding the solution for missing parts that might not be repairable or replaceable.

“Without a drawing, how do you get a new part out of an existing part?” Oostdam asks.

The answer: A 3D scan of the product is used to create a point cloud, which is turned into CAD information, which then goes to a 3D printer.

“This is reverse engineering, which can be used for anything in theory,” Oostdam says.

For more information about the show, visit rematec.com.

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ToolTech 2017: staying at the forefront of technological advances

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oolTech focuses solely on automotiverelated tool and equipment companies and the individuals at the forefront of industry and technological advances. Attendees come to ToolTech to network with industry insiders, peers, OEM personnel and national account personnel, as well as meet with key companies in the marketplace.

Attendees can learn, grow and gain valuable insights from speaker sessions and presentations from industry leaders, one-on-one meetings, company spotlight activity and networking opportunities.

Vehicle technology continues to evolve quickly.

Stringent emissions regulations, corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) requirements, and consumers’ demand for performance and utility have impacted every part of a vehicle. As the pace of these advances accelerates, the industry will need to anticipate and plan for a future in which mobility is a service and vehicles drive themselves.

Those in the global automotive industry will need to be able to take advantage of vehicle technology enhancements to deliver value by creating new products and technologies that will continue to change the face of the industry. Connecting OEMs,

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national chains, franchisors and the aftermarket through the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) will impact brand satisfaction throughout the life of a vehicle.

ETI will partner with experts to prepare attendees for upcoming changes in the industry. ETI member companies can request prearranged, private, closeddoor meetings with specific OEM personnel, ETI companies, automotive service providers, manufacturers and distributors. Time slots are scheduled in 25-minute increments with five minutes in between meetings. This is an opportunity to meet with key people in the industry and discuss your products and services. The following is a look at the event schedule of presentations and speaker sessions: Monday, April 24, 2017 • National Automotive Service Task Force general meeting Tuesday, April 25, 2017 • ETI market research white paper • Keynote speaker • Aftermarket view of right to repair • OEM vehicle technology panel • Insights from national accounts, franchisors and distributor representatives Wednesday, April 26, 2017 • Industry trends • The effect of emerging technologies on the aftermarket • Heavy-duty manufacturer panel discussion Thursday, April 27, 2017 • Advanced driver assistance systems panel • Collision technology update and pre and post repair scanning panel • Connected car / telematics / cybersecurity panel Networking opportunities include the opening reception, closing dinner and company spotlight happy hour. For more information, visit etools.org.

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Automechanika Chicago and NACE join forces to focus on training and product discovery

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utomechanika Chicago, the largest U.S. trade show dedicated to high-end technical and management-related training for automotive collision and service repair shops, along with the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE), the premiere event for the U.S. collision repair industry, signed a letter of intent to combine forces starting this year.

The co-production between Automechanika Chicago and NACE will create a unified stage using NACE’s strong relationships in the collision and original equipment markets combined with Automechanika Chicago’s global strength throughout the automotive aftermarket. Working in collaboration, the two organizations are creating an unprecedented partnership focused on training and product discovery for the automotive technicians, shop owners and parts distributors. A combined Automechanika Chicago and NACE show will take place July 26-29, 2017, in Chicago at McCormick Place. The exhibition will take place July 26-28, and training will occur July 27-29.

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NACE Automechanika Chicago will be the largest U.S. trade show for automotive technicians and shop owners focused on high-end technical training and management, while showcasing the newest tools, equipment and products in the market. It’s the premier platform for the automotive aftermarket arena.

With more than 600 exhibiting companies and 10,000 attendees, NACE Automechanika Chicago will focus specifically on an untapped niche in the automotive industry by connecting shop owners and technicians, wholesalers, manufacturers and distributors in the area of collision, repair and maintenance. In addition to the thousands of products and services showcased on the exhibit floor, the show will offer a dynamic educational program completely focused on high-level training.

“We’re extremely pleased with this alliance,” says Dennis Smith, president and CEO of Messe Frankfurt North America. “The industry has been asking for this, and we listened. By combining the expertise of two undisputed market leaders, we’re confident of our ability to offer a comprehensive platform for companies interested in reaching collision and mechanical repair shops en masse.”

Automechanika Chicago produced its inaugural show in April 2015, training more than 2,000 technicians and shop owners. NACE has served the automotive repair and collision market for more than 30 years. The strong commitment to the automotive industry by each group solidifies the combined position to exceed market demands.

“By combining resources, this collaboration will provide the market with a unique opportunity to connect each segment of the industry, thus serving the entire automotive collision and service repair audience,” says Dan Risley, president and executive director of the Automotive Service Association.

For more information about the show, visit naceautomechanika.us.messefrankfurt.com.

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Latin American market poised for growth

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he 2017 Latin Auto Parts Expo will be held at the ATLAPA Convention Center in Panama July 19-21. The expo will provide manufacturers and distributors with direct access to Latin American and Caribbean original equipment manufacturer, replacement, aftermarket and automotive remanufactured parts in a warm, personal setting that allow attendees to forge long-lasting commercial and personal relationships.

The global motor vehicle aftermarket is estimated at $395 billion. The Latin American and Caribbean markets have been growing, and the outlook is positive for future growth in the new vehicle and aftermarket automotive parts industry. The Latin America and Caribbean markets offer business opportunities for the following products: • air conditioning; • automotive lighting; • LED lighting; • electrical systems and batteries; • cooling systems; • friction and brake systems; • GPS systems; • undercar, new and remanufactured replacement parts; • HD sound and video systems; • suspension and front end systems; • engine and transmission parts; • chemicals and chemical fluids; • equipment and tools; • diagnostic systems; • hand tools; • machine shop equipment; • service and installation equipment; Aftermarket International

• waxes and polishes; • omputer systems and software; • paint and body and retail warehouse fixtures; and • high-performance auto parts and enhancers.

Last year’s show featured 370 exhibitors from 21 different countries.

More than 3,800 visitors came from 56 countries, and the floor show space totaled about 170,000 square feet.

For more information, visit latinpartsexpo.com.

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Market demand creates opportunities at Automechanika Dubai

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n upward trend of demand for vehicle sales and spare parts throughout the Middle East is welcomed by those in the global automotive aftermarket industry as they prepare for the return of the region’s largest automotive service industry trade show in Dubai.

While macroeconomic factors negatively impacted vehicle sales in 2016, analysts Frost & Sullivan expect renewed growth in 2017 and beyond. According to their research, new car sales in the Middle East is estimated to increase 9 percent annually, reaching 4.4 million by 2020 and bringing the total number of vehicles in operation to 44.5 million.

That projection, coupled with an average vehicle age of eight years, means demand for automotive aftermarket products and services in the Middle East also is on an upward curve. Revenue from engine and car components, systems, tires and auto accessories is estimated to reach $17.27 billion by 2020, growing annually by 5.9 percent.

A regional market full of opportunity will be emphasized by Automechanika Dubai 2017, where more than 2,000 exhibitors from 55 countries will showcase their latest products and services to thousands of buyers and decision makers throughout the Middle East, Africa and beyond.

Taking place from May 7-9, 2017, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, the annual three-day event will feature many wellknown aftermarket brands, spreading over six product sections: Parts & Components; Electronics & Systems; Accessories & Customising; Repair & Maintenance; Car Wash, Care & Reconditioning; and Tires & Batteries.

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With more than 1,400 exhibitors, the Parts & Components and Electronics & Systems sections comprise the largest portion of the show and feature brake manufacturers Brembo (Italy) and Delphi (U.K.) and Japanese drivetrain systems manufacturer Exedy. With the forecasts in the regional market indicating a positive future for its business, Toshihiro Abe, vice president of Exedy, says the company hopes it can maintain its market share.

“We’ve generated new business for our automatic clutches, while trade is also growing in Africa in recent years,” Toshihiro says. “Exedy continues to hold a large share in the domestic and international markets, establishing 40 group companies and covering 23 countries worldwide. Our participation at Automechanika Dubai will increase our brand awareness and promote our products for customers and prospects. We hope to expand our business to African and the South Asian markets.”

Meritor, an independent manufacturer of axles for the heavy-duty industry, is returning to Automechanika Dubai 2017 for the third straight year.

The American-headquartered Fortune 500 company views the Middle East and African automotive aftermarket as one of its key growth markets.

“We want to grow in the Middle East, where we recognize a great potential of cooperation with parts distributors and potential fleets,” says Stefan Kaltenbach, managing director in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. “Automechanika Dubai is becoming one of our most important platforms for meeting customers and displaying our company and offerings, while enabling us to explore new territories and meet other companies operating in April 2017

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their respective markets. We’re excited to show our competencies in coaches, buses, trucks and trailers with existing and new product ranges. Spare parts demand for buses and coaches continues to grow throughout the region, and we have new solutions for customers in Europe and the Middle East with such a demand.”

Al Dobowi, a global company in the tire service market, is among the more than 200 exhibitors in the Tires & Batteries section. The company opened a large battery manufacturing plant in Dubai this past September. The new plant has the capacity to produce 1.2 million car batteries annually.

“We partnered with Exide, one of the world’s largest producers and distributors of batteries,” says Surender Kandhari, chairman of Al Dobowi. “Now Exide batteries will be proudly made in the UAE and distributed throughout the Middle East and Africa.”

Al Dobowi’s long association with Automechanika Dubai coincides with its growth throughout the years.

“We’ve benefited from exhibiting at Automechanika Dubai, where the footprint is increasing every year, not only from across the Middle East and Africa, but all over the world,” Kandhari says. “When we first exhibited 14 years ago, few people knew about the show. Today, the whole world knows about it.

Now we have more visitors from India than Africa.”

The show’s global influence is emphasized by the presence of more than 20 country pavilions and 35 international trade associations, while 90 percent of exhibitors and 51 percent of visitors are expected to come from outside of the UAE. “Automechanika Dubai is among one of the world’s top five international trade shows for the automotive aftermarket,” says Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Messe Frankfurt Middle East, Automechanika Dubai’s organizer. “What makes it unique is that it connects suppliers from all over the world with Aftermarket International

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a diverse mix of visitors that would otherwise be virtually impossible to reach. But it’s not just a platform to showcase products and meet new customers. It’s an important stage to open dialogue with existing contacts, find solutions to any issues they’re facing, and plan business strategies annually. It’s also an ideal opportunity for automotive aftermarket stakeholders to bring technical awareness to the market. This is something we’ll look to build on.”

Automechanika Dubai 2017 returns with its popular Truck Competence initiative, where more than 1,000 exhibitors will showcase their products dedicated to the entire value chain in the truck segment, from truck parts and accessories to workshop equipment, body repairs and care.

The show also will feature the popular Automechanika Academy – a series of seminars, presentations and workshops about key issues and regulations that affect the automotive aftermarket and the African Buyer-Seller Meet.

For more information, visit automechanikadubai.com.

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Automechanika Shanghai continues to grow

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utomechanika Shanghai, held Nov. 30 through Dec. 3 2016 at the National Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai, China, experienced year-over-year growth with a 10-percent increase of visitors and a 7-percent increase of exhibitors as the world’s second largest Automechanika brand show.

The record-breaking figures are: • 5,756 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions attended, representing a 7-percent increase of the number of exhibitors compared to 2015; • 1,023,622 square feet of exhibition space was necessary to accommodate the expansion to 13 halls, representing a 12-percent increase compared to 2015; • 120,671 visitors from 140 countries and regions attended – the top 10 visiting countries and regions were Taiwan, Korea, Russia, Malaysia, the U.S., Iran, Japan, Thailand, Turkey and India; and • 56 fringe program events, the largest program to date with a 6-percent increase, included the Connected Mobility Roadshow Shanghai.

Jason Cao, chairman of Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Ltd, was pleased with the show.

“This year’s results are a testament to the development of the robust automotive industry in Asia and the rest of the world,” he says. “They also highlight the show as a global hub in the automotive industry, which draws high-level participants from across sectors and the world. The show also is sensitive to the market needs and keeps evolving by introducing new elements and topics to the show. We organized specialized zones for e-mobility and infrastructure, connectivity and performance vehicles to keep the participants abreast of market trends.”

Han Xiaojun, general manager of China National Automotive Industry International Corp., was satisfied with the show, too.

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paid off. More and more, top local and international brands are invited to the show. We also saw many products that were newly launched in Asia and China, which further affirms Automechanika Shanghai’s prime position as a one-stop industry platform offering opportunities for information exchange, marketing, trading and education in the automotive world.”

Several new zones were added to the fair this year, including E-mobility and Infrastructure and Connectivity and Motorsport and High Performance/ Wheels and Rims. The show also provided comprehensive coverage of the entire industry chain of original equipment and aftermarket for the parts and components, repair and maintenance, accessories and customizing, and electronics and systems sectors.

The new zones were added to fulfill the needs of a growing consumer base seeking smart technology, new energy solutions and high performance. Connectivity zone organizer Lawrence Poon, of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, invited its members to join the new zone following the successful experiences he has had at previous Automechanika Shanghai shows.

Exhibitor BMC s.r.l. of Italy was pleased with the new motorsport and high performance / wheels and rims zone.

“We see the presence of many important brands from the tuning sector,” says Maurizio Michelini, area manager for BMC. “We received many enquiries from maintenance shops who want to know more about our products and understand the benefits. Our products are used by many high-performance European cars such as Porsche and Lamborghini, but this fair also allows us to explore more opportunities with high-end car manufacturers in Japan and China.”

Exhibitors laud exhibition Several companies were new to the 12th Automechanika Shanghai, including ACDelco, AMSOIL, Baturu, Huf, Interstate Batteries, KYB,

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Mercedes-Benz, Olympus, Potevio and STP. New exhibitor Interstate Batteries was introduced to the Asian automotive aftermarket.

“Interstate has been looking for a platform with broad coverage to promote our brands and uncover high-potential dealers to further our penetration into the market,” says Kevin Ni, WD operations and development manager – China. “Automechanika Shanghai is our best choice because it’s the most professional and sizable automotive fair in the region, with strong influential power.”

First-time exhibitor AAG Automotive Products Trading Co, Ltd, brought overseas brands such as STP. AAG participated because it can reach more domestic dealers.

“On the domestic market, lubricating oil is still a major focus of the automotive industry,” says Michelle Guo, marketing manager for AAG. “The gap between domestic and foreign markets is narrowing slowly, but there’s still a large part to be improved. This show enables us to pass the advanced foreign maintenance concept to customers.”

Philippe Thegner, general manager of Hella, says the show is a platform to connect with high-level sourcing agents and it allows the company to share news about its brand, showcase their product launches and benchmark.

“It’s a highly efficient event and the best place to introduce new ideas, communicate business direction and discuss strategies with other industry players,” Thegner says. “We can meet many business partners and media and achieve many goals in a short period of time.”

Another German brand, Bilstein, has taken part in the show for three years.

“It’s one of the top fairs we participate in, and that’s why we choose this platform to launch our full range of products, including the Bilstein B4 air suspension module,” says Michael Hartmann, marketing key account manager, Asia, Africa, Oceania at thyssenkrupp Bilstein GmbH. “We need to stay close with dealers and rely on them to introduce our brand value, as well as expand the network of dealers and workshops in different cities.”

Tech International (Shanghai) Co Ltd has participated in the show for more than 10 years. This year, the company promoted Truflex/Pang, a brand providing tire repairs and wheel service solutions.

“The traffic at our booth reflects how the industry is flourishing,” says Ross Yang, sales manager for Tech.

“We met customers from Southeast China and across the regions and also distributors from North America,

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South Africa and Europe. I am also impressed by the concurrent events scheduled during the fair. We not only get to know the latest industry developments but also have a chance to meet target clients.”

Visitors praise show Buyers find the show to be the place to make business deals. Organizers worked diligently to expand the network of participants within more areas of China and internationally.

“The auto aftermarket is growing rapidly, and we need a comprehensive, international platform to see what’s going on in the industry and what we should do within the next year,” says Lu Taiping, general manager of Henan Huitai Auto Parts Stock Co, Ltd, an agent for many well-known brands. “The show is at the right time in the right place. We also have many overseas partners, and the show is the only domestic one where we can chat with many of our international friends under one roof.”

“The exhibition scale is continually expanding, the number of suppliers is always increasing, and the proportion of domestic and foreign suppliers are similar, says Liu Xiao, the global sourcing manager for Delphi Automotive Systems (China) Holding Co, Ltd. “As an important distribution center in the global automotive industry, this show is known by its theme of intelligent, cutting-edge technology and quality service.”

The show offers a comprehensive platform covering all aspects of the automotive industry chain, from research and development and manufacturing, to distribution and aftermarket services. It fosters an exchange of information, the development of trading and technology, and the facilitation of the transformation and upgrade of the automotive industry.

The 2017 show will be held Nov. 29 – Dec. 2 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China.

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Automechanika Istanbul symbolizes a growing market

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utomechanika Istanbul 2017 – Turkey’s leading international trade show for the automotive service industry targeting visitors from Turkey, Eastern Europe, Asia and North Africa – will be held this year from April 6-9. Automechanika Istanbul is a platform for companies that would like to enter this rapidly growing market or would like to expand their existing business in Turkey. The show, which brings together well-known companies in Turkish and European industries, draws many relevant professionals from the automotive manufacturing, distribution and repair sectors in the region. It also provides opportunities for small and mid-size companies to step up in the market.

Held in the Tuyap Fair Convention and Congress Center, product groups at the show include: • parts and components; • electronics and systems; • accessories and customizing; • repair and maintenance; • management and digital solutions; and • car wash, care and reconditioning.

Last year, exhibit space at the show encompassed more than 125,00 square feet. There were 1,282 exhibitors from 34 countries and 42,781 attendees.

For more information, visit, automechanikaistanbul-tr.messefrankfurt.com.

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NA PAACE Automechanika Mexico City is Mexico and Central America’s main international trade show for the automotive aftermarket, original equipment manufacturer and service industries.

To better serve the market, Industria Nacional de Autopartes (INA) and Messe Frankfurt have partnered to produce one cohesive event serving the entire automotive OEM and aftermarket. This combined event, which will be held June 14-16, 2017, at Centro Citibanamex, continues to be Mexico and Central America’s most important automotive trade show. Held annually, the event draws thousands of attendees in the automotive industry.

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products and suppliers. In addition to the thousands of products, services and resources available on the exhibit hall floor, the event will offer valuable education and training, business solutions and networking events.

For more information, visit paaceautomechanika.com.

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We have been in business for 15 years. Specializing in automotive electrical parts such as sensors, coils, modules, regulators, rectifiers, injector, etc. Currently we export to more than 35 countries with immediate delivery from our inventories in Miami, USA. Contact us: Porter Industries Inc. 5220 NW 72 Ave. Bay 9 • Miami, FL 33166 • +1 (305) 482-9743 porterindustriesmiami@gmail.com

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GreenTune Automotive Products, LLC is a leading wholesale distribution company specializing in original & aftermarket Engine Management replacement parts. Exclusive distribution of the ASNU® Fuel Injector Diagnostic Test Bench & Ultrasonic Cleaner for Latin America includes ASNU GDI Machine, GDI Adapter Box, Electro-Piezo Adapter Box, FLOW-RITE™ Calibration & Test Fluid, BIO-CLEAN™ Ultrasonic Cleaning Fluid, BIO-DIESEL CLEAN™ Ultrasonic Cleaning Fluid, and injector replacement components.

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Precision International is a worldwide supplier of quality products for foreign and domestic automatic transmissions. In addition to supplying aftermarket customers, we also provide product to OEMs.

PRECISION INTERNATIONAL 14 Todd Court Extension, Yaphank , NY 11980 Tel: 631.567.2000• Toll Free: 800.872.6649 www.transmissionkits.com

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AAPEX Show www.aapexshow.com

14 15

385 386

Melling wwwmelling.com

ATK & Parts www.atkits.com

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403

IFC

19 43

387 394

Midwest Truck and Auto Parts www.midwesttruck.com

11

383

380

Porter Industries porterindustries@gmail.com

45

397

Automachanika Dubai 27 www.automachanikaDubai.com/Registar

390

Precision International www.transmissionkits.com

7 46

382 401

Automachanika Istanbul 35 automechanika-istanbul.tr.messefrankfurt.com

392

Regitar USA www.regitar.com

21 43

389 395

Autopromotec www.autopromotec.com

29

391

ReMaTec 2017 www.rematec.com

IBC

404

5

381

Seal Aftermarket Products www.sealsap.com

46

402

20

388

Standard Motor Products, Inc. www.smpcorp.com

BC

405

13

384

Textronics www.textronics.com

45

398

Greentune Automotive www.greentuneautomotive.com

45

399

Toledo Driveline www.toledodriveline.com

46

400

JDS Worldwide Corp. www.jdsworldwide.com

37

393

Transtar Industries, Inc. www.transtar1.com

45

396

Automann USA, Inc. www.automann.com

BPI/Raybestos www.brakepartsinc.com Equip Auto 2017 www.equipauto.com GFX www.gfxcorp.com

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AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET LEADER Founded in 1919, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP®) is a leading independent manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of replacement parts in the automotive aftermarket industry. SMP® is organized into two major operating segments: an Engine Management Segment that manufactures a full line of engine management-related products, and a Temperature Control Segment that manufactures and remanufactures a full line of replacement parts for automotive air conditioning and heating systems. As we near our 100th year in business, we’re proud to say that we still manufacture a vast majority of our products, including more than 100 categories, at our own facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. With our vertically integrated, TS16949- and ISO9001-certified facilities in place, we’re capable of implementing our strict quality standards over and over again.

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