ACDelco Automotive Parts — TECHCONNECT

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CHALLENGE DETAILS
VEHICLES: All Makes and Models
PARTS: Non-GM Applications
FEEDBACK: Technician Assessments

Are you one of those technicians who believes you can’t use one brand of replacement parts for all makes and models of vehicles? If you are, ACDelco would like to challenge you to start thinking differently.

For the next 12 months, ACDelco will challenge individual technicians around the country to try select ACDelco products for non-GM vehicle related repairs. The technicians will be asked for their assessments on the parts quality, reliability, fit and function and the results will be reported out in a series of articles in Underhood Service, Brake & Front End and ImportCar.

July Ball Joints Test

REPAIR DETAILS
VEHICLE: 2000 Toyota Tundra
MILES: 76,417
PART: ACDelco Ball Joints P/N 45d2298 & 45d2299
SHOP DETAILS
SHOP: Gus Mann Automotive
OWNER/YEARS IN BUSINESS: Mike Koebke, 29 years
TECH: Jesse Cornejo
CERTIFICATIONS: ASE certified in Suspension & Steering

WHAT ARE THE TYPICAL CAUSES OF BALL JOINT WEAR-OUT?

Ball joints typically need replacement due to normal wear that’s usually caused by rough roads, potholes, etc.

HOW DID YOU BEGIN TO DIAGNOSE THIS REPAIR?

The customer complained of noise in the front end of the vehicle as well as looseness in the steering, which prompted an appointment at the shop.

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HOW DID THE INSTALLATION GO?

The installation of the ACDelco parts went flawlessly. The new parts fit like the OE parts we removed. We were very satisfied.

WOULD YOU NOW BE MORE LIKELY TO USE ACDELCO PARTS FOR NON-GM VEHICLE RELATED REPAIRS, SUCH AS THIS?

Gus Mann Automotive has always been known for providing our customers with high-quality repairs. We take pride in what we do and will not settle for inferior parts. The safety of our customers and our reputation are extremely important, and we now feel very comfortable with installing ACDelco parts in non-GM vehicles.



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