The COVID-19 pandemic is an incomparable, once-in-a-lifetime global public health, societal and economic disruption. Since it was identified in 2019, over fifty key countries have declared a national emergency in response to the coronavirus.   It has affected just about every
R-1234yf and the HD/Trucking Market
The automotive A/C aftermarket is a heavily regulated industry. For example, SNAP (Significant New Alternatives Policy) was established by the EPA under Section 612 of the Clean Air Act to identify and evaluate sustitues for ozone-depleting substances. SNAP also addressedÂ
FJC’s Extreme Cold™ Performance Booster
You may have heard of air conditioning performance boosters, but don’t know quite what they do, or if they are necessary. Well, we can’t speak about ALL performance boosters, but we CAN speak about FJC’s proprietary Extreme Cold™. WHAT DOES
OEM vs Aftermarket Car Parts
With automotive air conditioning, as with all automotive repairs, when you need repairs you generally have two costs: parts and labor. Generally the labor cost is a constant—either you do the repairs yourself, incurring no labor costs, or you hire
How are China Tariffs Affecting Pricing in the American Automotive Aftermarket?
As part of his strategy against the Chinese “Made in China 2025” industrial policy, In July 2018 the Trump Administration placed $34 billion in tariffs on goods coming from China, prompting the Asian powerhouse to retaliate with an equal amount
AUTOMOTIVE A/C GLOSSARY
ABSOLUTE ZERO – The lowest theoretically possible temperature: complete absence of heat; believed to be -459.67°F (-273.15°C). AIR CONDITIONING – A system for controlling temperature, ventilation and humidity in a vehicle through condensation.  Typically used to maintain a cool atmosphere
Compressor Failure? Flush that System!
When an automotive A/C compressor failure occurs, it’s best practice to flush out the system before installing the new compressor. Many times when a compressor fails it sends small metal particles throughout the A/C system. These particles can clog up
2019 New and Innovative Products for the Automotive Aftermarket Air Conditioning Market
FJC is on the forefront of many exciting innovations in the automotive aftermarket air conditioning market. We have integrated the ideas of the most forward-thinking people in our industry to create new products, and improve existing products, to better meet
Is There Value in Attending an Automotive Aftermarket Trade Show?
It’s tough to get away from the daily grind sometimes, but that doesn’t mean it’s not beneficial to our businesses or careers. We all know Trade Shows are great places to network and meet up with potential clients and vendors.Â