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Brake Parts Portland ME

Local resource for brake repair shop in Portland, ME. Includes detailed information on local companies providing auto services and which give access to brake fluid service, , brake pads, brake rotors, brake calipers, brake inspection, brake replacement, brake master cylinder, disc brakes, as well as to other brake services.

Hamiltons Service Station
(207) 773-1930
205 Park Ave
Portland, ME
Bernies Auto Repair
(207) 878-0181
522 Riverside St
Portland, ME
Duvals Service Center
(207) 799-7314
20 Park Avenue
South Portland, ME
Good Carma Werkshop
207-632-8013
346 South Street
Gorham, ME
VIP Parts Tires and Service
(207) 667-1088
24 Downeast Hwy
Ellsworth, ME
Midas Auto Service Experts
(207) 774-5944
570 Forest Avenue
Portland, ME
Ocean State Auto Repair Inc
(207) 767-7073
72 Ocean St
South Portland, ME
Watermans Service Center
(207) 772-4979
620 Main St
South Portland, ME
VIP Parts Tires & Service
207-839-0439
14 County Road
Gorham, ME
VIP Parts Tires Service
(207) 989-1280
500 Wilson St
Brewer, ME

Customer Expectations: DIY vs. Professional Customers

2/1/2003

Selling Braking Systems Parts Different kinds of customers expect different kinds of service.

 

By Larry Carley

Selling Braking Systems Parts
Different kinds of customers expect different kinds of service.

When it comes to selling brake parts, all customers expect at least four things from you:

1. That you're familiar with the basic components in a brake system. In other words, you know what a brake rotor is, what a drum is, what a master cylinder is and so on. Nobody likes to deal with an ignoramus. So unless you started working yesterday and have zero knowledge about brakes, you should know what the basic brake system components are, what they look like and what they do.

2. That you know how to look up brake parts in your catalog or database, and you know how to find the correct replacement parts for the customer's vehicle. In many instances, this requires more information than just the year, make and model of the vehicle. You may also need the engine size, vehicle identification number (VIN) or even the OEM part number from the old part to accurately identify the application.

3. That you know how to find the part on the shelf, and if the part is out of stock that you know how to order it from your WD or another source.

4. That you remind the customer of any additional parts or products they might need to complete their repair job. For example, anyone who's buying brake parts should be reminded to buy fresh brake fluid. Old brake ...

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Custom Custom Recall
from: NHTSA - Auto Recalls
1961 Custom Custom
Unique Recall ID#
11350000484180000000000
Vehicle/Equipment Year/Make/Model
1961 Custom Custom
Recalled Component Description:
Suspension: Rear: Axle: Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Defect Summary:
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Summary:
Source: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
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