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HQ Automotive Makes a difference... with even the little things
At HQ even the basics are done differently. Some examples of this
would be:
We purchase brake fluid in small containers (12oz) because brake fluid
absorbs moisture over time and even with the large quantities used here
it wouldn't be as fresh if we purchased it by the gallon, as is commonly
done. We also use a premium fluid rated for DOT 3 & DOT 4. The price
for this fluid is slightly higher but not much and we feel it's well worth it.
When making wiring repairs the electrical connectors and other materials
required are the best available, they're priced several times higher then
the ones found available through retail or parts stores. They are also
the least expensive method because they don't fail over time. It makes
no sense attempting to save a few cents on items like this in order to
ever so slightly lower the estimate or worse increase profit by selling
cheap products at the premium price.
Anti-seize is a chemical applied to components and fasteners to help
prevent them from corroding and seizing together. We use a lot of this
product. It even gets used on wheels when re-installing them so the
next time they must be removed they won't be stuck. Aluminum wheels
sticking to the hub is a common problem that can make it impossible for
you to change your tire out on the road if you had a flat. Even the
anti-seize we use is of a superior quality then is commonly in use.
would be:
We purchase brake fluid in small containers (12oz) because brake fluid
absorbs moisture over time and even with the large quantities used here
it wouldn't be as fresh if we purchased it by the gallon, as is commonly
done. We also use a premium fluid rated for DOT 3 & DOT 4. The price
for this fluid is slightly higher but not much and we feel it's well worth it.
When making wiring repairs the electrical connectors and other materials
required are the best available, they're priced several times higher then
the ones found available through retail or parts stores. They are also
the least expensive method because they don't fail over time. It makes
no sense attempting to save a few cents on items like this in order to
ever so slightly lower the estimate or worse increase profit by selling
cheap products at the premium price.
Anti-seize is a chemical applied to components and fasteners to help
prevent them from corroding and seizing together. We use a lot of this
product. It even gets used on wheels when re-installing them so the
next time they must be removed they won't be stuck. Aluminum wheels
sticking to the hub is a common problem that can make it impossible for
you to change your tire out on the road if you had a flat. Even the
anti-seize we use is of a superior quality then is commonly in use.
The wheel weights on the left were taken off a set
of tires from an Explorer. They are a normal
amount used when balancing most tires this size.
The weights on the right are a normal amount
used at HQ automotive using Hankook tires.
The green lines on the chart in the background
are results of a stress test on transmissions using
the additive used at HQ Automotive during a
transmission service. The other colored lines are
the results with various fluids with and without
other additives.
At the top of the picture is a silver object. It's a
fuel filter that was installed at a quick lube shop
two weeks earlier that ultimately cost the customer
over $160.00
of tires from an Explorer. They are a normal
amount used when balancing most tires this size.
The weights on the right are a normal amount
used at HQ automotive using Hankook tires.
The green lines on the chart in the background
are results of a stress test on transmissions using
the additive used at HQ Automotive during a
transmission service. The other colored lines are
the results with various fluids with and without
other additives.
At the top of the picture is a silver object. It's a
fuel filter that was installed at a quick lube shop
two weeks earlier that ultimately cost the customer
over $160.00
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