May 2026

MAY IS THE MACPHERSON RIDE™ MONTH!

One Lucky Winner will cruise away in a custom MacPherson® Ride Golf Cart!

During the month of May 2026, every MacPherson® product purchase on MyPlace4Parts earns you an automatic entry from Auto Value & Bumper to Bumper.



PLUS, $20,000 in gift cards will be awarded to 145 additional winners!

THE INDUSTRY NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT- TELL CONGRESS TODAY!

Please take 30 seconds to send a pre-populated message to your local legislator and show your support of Right to Repair and H.R. 1566. Now is the time for action and we encourage everyone to do your part!

2026 GROUP TRAINING ACADEMY COURSE

 May 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

This diagnostic-focused course trains automotive professionals to systematically determine whether drivability issues, fault codes, or performance complaints originate from the engine itself or from external systems. Using real-world case studies, scan tool data along with scope captures, students will learn how to separate engine mechanical faults from sensor, actuator, and control system anomalies.

CERTIFIED SERVICE CENTER PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS

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DD16 DETROIT DIESEL MOTOR HANDS ON WORKSHOP

 May 12, 2026 at the Technical Academy in Kansas

301 E 7th St Delphos, Kansas 67436

Take your diesel expertise to the next level with this 3-day hands-on training workshop focused on the Detroit DD16 the most powerful Detroit engine ever produced. This hands-on course is designed for technicians, fleet professionals, and diesel enthusiasts who want to master engine diagnostics, maintenance, and aftertreatment systems.

AVI TECHNICAL ACADEMY SUMMER CONFERENCE

Join AVI for the 2026 Summer Conference, where technicians come together for hands-on training, advanced diagnostics, and real-world learning.

TECH TIP THURSDAYS

Tech Tip Thursday: The Good and Bad of MODE $06

May 21, 2026 | 12:00 PM

This webinar will address the operation of MODE $06 operation. It will cover pre-CAN through the current model-year vehicles. Can MODE $06 be believed, and is it helpful? What are the pros and cons of using MODE $06?

FIX FASTER. MAXIMIZE UPTIME.

When uptime and bay efficiency matter, you need reliable replacements, upgraded designs and comprehensive coverage. Dorman delivers the parts, testing and warranty support to prevent comebacks and keep vehicles on the road.

GET READY TO HAVE THE PERFECT SUMMER!

The 2026 Perfect Stop® Powersports Promotion is back—and it’s bigger than ever. Picking perfect has never looked better.

Starting June 1, 2026, six lucky winners will ride off into the sunset with a powersports vehicle of their choice.

And that’s not all—throughout the summer, we’ll also be awarding $25,000 in gift cards to 150 additional winners.

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A technician inspects the brakes on a vehicle with four-wheel disc brakes and a vacuum assist brake booster. After pumping the brake pedal several times, the technician starts the engine. The pedal drops about 1/4 of an inch toward the floor. Which of the following statements is correct?



A) This is normal.

B) The brake booster is faulty.

C) The master cylinder is faulty.

D) There is air in the brake system.