Feature Articles

TPC: the Pressure is Controlled

TPC: the Pressure is Controlled

In an effort to increase the safety of the driving public, Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS, Mercedes-Benz TPC) warn the driver when tire pressure is low and may cause tire failure. When the system needs maintenance, it’s our responsibility to repair this important safety tool.

Nissan Automatic Transmission Failure Diagnosis

Nissan Automatic Transmission Failure Diagnosis

Modern automatic transmission failure diagnosis can be daunting. Use these easy methods for testing the suspected component or system, research the specific service information – and apply a little logic – and you’ll get the job done faster and more accurately.

Second Time Around

Second Time Around

Secondary air systems are designed to help the catalytic converter get up to operating temperature faster. When the system develops a problem, the ME control unit is capable of defining the fault. It’s our job to figure out the cause.

New Growth: The Nissan LEAF

New Growth: The Nissan LEAF

Nissan’s all-electric LEAF incorporates both new and existing technologies. This article will familiarize readers with the unique features and design of this car, and provide insight into its expected maintenance and service needs in the future.

Getting the MOST (Mercedes-Benz)

Getting the MOST (Mercedes-Benz)

Nowhere is technological sophistication more evident than in automotive entertainment systems. These days, a Mercedes-Benz has so much more than a radio and CD player. Interconnectivity with peripherals, DVD, GPS, and Navigation make a lot of information available to the vehicle’s occupants. How do we keep this going?

Getting the MOST (BMW)

Getting the MOST (BMW)

Any technological advance adds a level of complexity, and when it breaks we’re the ones who are going to have to fix it. This includes the sophisticated MOST bus. How should we approach this “beast”?

StarTuned May 2012

StarTuned May 2012

In this issue: Throttling Away; The ABC’s of a Taut Suspension; ABC Service Baselines; Temperate Climate; Are You Ready for Carbon Fiber Repair?

Temperate Climate

Temperate Climate

With summer coming, you’d better be sure you’re up-to-date on Mercedes-Benz A/C service so you can keep your customers in the Temperate Zone.