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A trusted source for technical information on import vehicles. Informing and influencing the import repair specialist since 1979. https://t.co/8xriQBMGcU
Akron, OH
Joined May 2009
LED lighting units are deeply integrated with Audi’s ADAS systems, including the Pre-Sense systems for automatic emergency braking. Read our full story here:
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The Audi Matrix LED headlights get the information they need from a camera, the navigation system and other sensors.
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Hyundai has used several different suppliers for its TPMS systems, including Continental, Lear, Siemens and TRW. Each of these systems operate similarly, but they do have slight variations. Read our Hyundai TPMS guide here:
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One difference between Hyundai and other OEM TPMS systems is the decision to place the antennas for the sensors in doors and tailgates.
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FCS gave visitors to its booth at AAPEX 2025 a close look at how the company approaches ride control. We took a look at their booth to get a feel for the products they were showcasing at the expo. Take a look here:
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FCS gave visitors to its booth at AAPEX 2025 a close look at how the company approaches ride control. Take a look in this video.
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Preview of coming attractions 🎬 : here's what you can expect in the October issue of ImportCar, in mailboxes soon!
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Will tariffs lead to repairs on European vehicles becoming more expensive or time-consuming? And how can import shops prepare? These questions and more answered in our Q&A with Ambrose Conway of the consulting firm Seraph. Read it here:
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Will tariffs lead to repairs on European vehicles becoming more expensive or time-consuming? And how can import shops prepare?
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👔➡️🔧 Wells VP David Stewart leaves the boardroom and gets hands-on in the shop installing ignition coils. 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://t.co/Z0eZ8x0few
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A few weeks after rebuilding a CVT in a Nissan Altima with a 3.5L engine in our shop, the customer came back complaining that it had stopped moving. After he had cycled the ignition, it would move again. For the rest of this story, read our article here:
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Various causes of Nissan CVTs default to a “No Throttle Response,” or NTR. Typically, the customer describes this as a “no-move” condition.
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Preview of coming attractions 🎬 : here's what you can expect in the next issue of ImportCar, in mailboxes soon!
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When it comes to BMW battery service, customers likely don’t know which type of battery they have, and technicians likely won’t know either without learning how to identify them. For more, read our latest feature from the magazine:
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Customers likely don’t know which type of battery they have, and technicians likely won’t know either without learning how to identify them.
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Various models of Nissan vehicles default to a “No Throttle Response,” or NTR. Typically, the customer describes this as a “no-move” condition. For the why and how of it, read our story here:
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Various causes of Nissan CVTs default to a “No Throttle Response,” or NTR. Typically, the customer describes this as a “no-move” condition.
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Be sure to check out this month's digital edition of ShopOwner, featuring stories from ImportCar! You can view the digital edition here (IC content starts on page 65): https://t.co/sYSpEGB4uE
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Old-school battery charging methods can damage modern vehicles. ⚡ Learn where to connect clamps without bypassing the BMS. Watch: https://t.co/8zFs0jILD9 Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
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Your car’s owner’s manual isn’t just instructions — it’s the story of your vehicle. 📖 Learn how reading it can save money, prevent breakdowns, and make you the hero of your own maintenance saga. Watch here:
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When one small issue meets another, problems “stack” — and the real failure might not be where you think. Here’s how tolerance stacking can take down an entire system. Watch here:
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Get ready for 0W-8 for Asian imports and 0W-12 for some European engines. Here's what you need to know:
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When it comes to engine oils on import cars, get ready for 0W-8 for Asian imports and 0W-12 for some European engines.
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Like any vehicle, EVs are vulnerable to natural disasters like flooding. However, flooded electric vehicle safety presents unique challenges that differ from gas-powered cars. Watch the video for more: https://t.co/rkFj6hbTOs Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
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Here are some tips for you to help educate customers and demonstrate the value of regular replacement. https://t.co/SMXdlnNA8X This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
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Misfire and drivability complaints with misfire codes is very common at your shop. But there’s one question that often gets left out. Find out what it is, and why you should ask it, in our video: https://t.co/52YZXI9DAY This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
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Okay, here’s the situation: Your shop just sold new spark plugs on a vehicle that you’re working on. How do you do the job if the coils are either stuck on the plug or the connector will not release? Watch the video here to see: https://t.co/CDLXECPoqC
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