Conversations from the counter, the bay, and the road
In this episode of Aftermarket All-Access, host Chris Jones sits down with Ryan DeVoe, Global Director of Product Data Management at TrakMotive, and Sören Neumann, Product and Sales Manager at TrakMotive, to talk about how the company approaches innovation in the...
Lifting a vehicle changes more than just its appearance—it also alters key undercar geometry. For popular platforms like Toyota trucks and Subaru crossovers, these changes can create additional stress on CV axles, often leading to premature wear, noise, and boot...
How Winter Accelerates CV Axle Wear Winter introduces some of the harshest operating conditions for CV axles. Freezing temperatures make rubber boots brittle and prone to cracking. Once a boot fails, moisture, salt, and debris invade the joint, accelerating wear....
Why Window Regulators Fail Window regulators are one of the most frequently used mechanisms inside a vehicle’s door, responsible for raising and lowering the window using either a manual crank or an electric motor driving a scissor-style or cable-driven system. While...
Driveshafts play a critical role in vehicle performance, transferring torque from the engine to the wheels so the vehicle can move efficiently. As Miguel Cornejo explains, driveshafts are precision-balanced and weighted to minimize vibration and noise. Their...
CV axle failures remain one of the most common driveline complaints heard in service bays today. Road conditions, vehicle modifications, and improper installation all play a role in premature axle wear, and understanding these factors is essential for accurate...
