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ATE North America is a leading manufacturer of brake systems for European vehicles in the USA. ATE has been established in the industry for more than a century. The founder of the company is Alfred Teves who established it 105 years ago. They invented the first hydraulic brake system in 1926 and the first anti-lock braking system in 1967. ATE PremiumOne Rotors features the patented RotorLife wear indicator, which will let you know when your rotor is damaged and has to be replaced. The MetaCote coating can protect your rotor from dirt as well as corrosion. It is equipped with an OE brake system technology and will function just like your old original equipment rotor.

ATE PremiumOne Pads features advanced friction formulation that can increase the lifespan of the pad and reduce the amount of dust that accumulate on the wheel. The premium friction grade and unique pad under layer design enable your brake to function quietly without a lot of vibration. The pad has already been enhanced with all the safety components so that you can save money in performing repairs.

ATE Ceramic Brake Pads is equipped with an innovative fiber technology that produces a layer of the transfer film that can reduce brake dust and slow down the wear and tear. ATE brake products are available for several European brand name vehicles in the USA including Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volvo.

ATE offers 5 types of brake fluids including ATE G, ATE SL, ATE SL 6, and ATE TYP 200. The new ATE SL.6 fluid is a thin bodied brake fluid designed to generate a rapid response time for the ESP system. It has a faster reaction time compared to an ordinary brake fluid. The ATE SL.6 can be used as a replacement for Super DOT 4 and is designed to be used in electronic brake system. ATE TYP 200 will cause a minimal drop on the boiling point because it has a unique water binding property. Both the ATE G and ATE SL brake fluids are covered with 1 year warranty. The ATE SL6 is covered with 2 years of warranty while the ATE TYP 200 is covered with 3 years of warranty. ATE brake fluids are environmentally friendly and safe to use as stated in the ESH Policy Statement.

All automotive products by ATE North America including brake rotors and brake pads are covered with a limited warranty coverage. The limited warranty coverage, which is issued by Continental Teves, Inc, will last up to 12 months. This warranty coverage will be voided if it is modified, damaged, or not used in a way that is recommended by ATE. Before you can claim the warranty, a CTI sales representative must first inspect it and give the approval. When filing for a claim, you must include information such as customer’s name, telephone number, address, make/model of your vehicle, purchase invoice and signature of the person who install the part.

The main headquarter office of ATE North America is located at 6755 Snowdrift Road Allentown, PA 18106 Tel 800-564-5066.

ATP Automotive, also known as ATP, Inc, is an automotive supplier of replacement parts for primarily automatic transmission. ATP, Inc was first established on the 1st of July in 1955. Their first facility is a 2000 square foot facility located in Chicago. When their business expand, they relocated to a bigger facility at Elk Grove, III, which covers an area of 92,000 sq. ft. The new facility enables them to fulfill a turnover rate of more than 98%.

The company started as a supplier of automatic transmission parts and later added other types of products into their inventory including engine, cabin air filter, transmission cable, flywheel and ring gears. The Graywerks ATP line entered into the market in 2001. Up to date, they have already released 21 new transmission parts which total up to over 300 parts. They changed their logo to a more modern logo, which is the current logo in 2014.

ATP premium transmission filters is able to capture the contaminants and ensure smooth fluid flow to increase the lifespan of the transmission system. ATP transmission filters meet with the basic specs of the OE filtration and is equipped with an innovative gasket technology.

ATP engine parts comes with all the necessary hardware and is completely new. The exhaust manifolds can efficiently transport the exhaust gas into the compartment of your engine.

ATP cabin filter prevents the particles from entering via a static electrical charge. The absorbent filter serve as a trap for all the dust and pollens from outside.

ATP offers a full line of automotive cables including speedometer, accelerator, and tailgate. It also includes many cable parts that are difficult to find at other automotive stores. ATP cables are designed to function as efficiently as your old OE cable.

ATP differential kit include the gasket as well as the internal magnet. The differentials are coated with a layer of phosphate to increase its resistance against corrosion.

ATP offers a wide range of chemical fluids including transmission assembly lube, friction modifier, speedometer lubricant, and power steering fluids. They also offer a variety of transfer cases including power take off cover gasket, extension housing seal, output shaft seal, and input shaft seal.

ATP Automotive offers several types of warranty coverage for its products. Most of the products are covered with ATP Automotive Limited 1 Year Warranty. ATP Automotive’s front differentials are covered with ATP Driven Limited 5 Year Warranty. The ATP Graywerks Limited Lifetime Warranty provides coverage for all the engine parts including exhaust manifolds and intake manifolds. Both Oil Pans and Transmission Pans are covered with ATP Graywerks Limited Lifetime Warranty. Other products that are protected with this warranty include harmonic balancers, differentials and timing covers. All manifold catalytic converters are covered with the ATP Graywerks Limited warranty for up to 5 Year/50,000 miles. If you want to claim the warranty, you must return it to the manufacturer along with the proof of purchase. You will be responsible for the return postage.

The main office headquarter of ATP Automotive can be found at
1300 W. Pratt Boulevard Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Tel 847-967-6790.

Arnott Air Suspension Products is an American manufacturer and supplier of air suspension products for all kinds of vehicles. Arnott was founded by Donald Arnott in 1989 and is based in Merritt Island, Florida. The majority of Arnott parts are pre-assembled and comes with all the essential hardware you need for carrying out the installation. There are instruction manuals you can reference when you need help in installing the part. There is no need to make any modification on the vehicle in order to install the Arnott parts. All Arnott parts are manufactured and assembled in the USA and only the highest quality components are used.

Some of the products that Arnott offers are air springs, coil spring conversion kits, dryers, and compressors. The crimp ring fitting and outer sleeve which is made from aluminum enhance the spring rate so that you can have a smoother ride. It has a solid top that will reduce the external impacts and keep dust away. Arnott’s suspension strut features a 2 ply ContiTech air spring bladder and shock absorber that has been custom valved. Aircraft quality aluminum is used to protect the ContiTech air spring bladder.

Arnott air suspension compressor features a compact and lightweight design that minimizes noise and vibration. The air suspension compressor is equipped with an integrated air dryer and can be used as a direct replacement for your OE part.

The warranty coverage varies depending on the type of Arnott product you purchase. Arnott offers limited lifetime warranty for products such as Arnott air springs, struts and shocks. They offer a two year limited warranty for the compressors. The air suspension products for motorcycles are protected with a warranty of up to 5 years. Arnott provides 30 days warranty for commercial vehicles’ parts. They offer a 100% money back guarantee if you find any fault with the Arnott products within a period of 30 days. For returns, they offer a 90 days return policy on Arnott products that have not been installed. If you want to return the part, you must display the Arnott invoice and Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.

You can purchase the products from the official Arnott Industries site. If you buy from the official site, they will ship the order to you with the UPS carrier. The standard shipping, Ground shipping, will take up to 5 days for the item to arrive on your address. If you choose Next Day Air, your item will arrive in 3 business days. They will ship out the order in the same day if it is placed by 2:30 PM. If you want to order by phone, you have to place the order by 3:30 PM. The Arnott suspension products can also be purchased from local as well as online stores.

Arnott’s main manufacturing plant in Merritt Island, Florida covers an area of about 300,000 square foot. The Merritt Island facility is situated nearby to the Kennedy Space Center. The facility has a R&D center that test different types of equipments. The facility also houses a number of Mazak Integrex 5-axis CNC machines which plays an important part in the production. Besides the main distribution facility in Florida, they also have distribution facilities located in other parts including northeast, central and western. The Netherlands sales and distribution facility offers supports for customers that are based in the European Union.

Arnott has a headquarter located at 100 Sea Ray Drive Merritt Island, FL 32953 Tel 1-800-251-8993.

APW International (USA), Inc is an importer, exporter and distributor of motor vehicle parts opened in 2005 and based in Carson, California. It is a subdivision of the APW Inc, founded by T. Young Suhr in 1972. Every single APWI automotive part is confirm to the standards of the original equipment and will definitely function without a problem in your vehicle.

APWI specializes in three types of products including CV Axle, wiper blade and oxygen sensor. The CV Axle is equipped with a precision rolled thread and spline so that you can easily install it. Parts such as bearings and casing are heat treated to increase its lifespan. The surface of the axle is coated with a special layer to protect against corrosion. Other features of the CV Axle are OE grade boots, machined CV joints, chased threads, stainless steel boot clamps and ground seal mating. APWI was awarded with the Frost & Sullivan Customer Value Enhancement Award in 2006 for the C.V. Drive axles.

APWI wiper arms is available in a variety of sizes from 12″ – 28*. It is made from high tensile steel and natural rubber. The wipers have undergone special treatments to increase the durability and lifespan. The surface of the wipers are covered with a layer of the electro zinc plating. The phosphate treatment aims to prevent rust on the steel which can lead to corrosion. The electrodeposition high edge epoxy coating can give your vehicle better throwing power and superior protection against corrosion. The electrostatic auto spray finish coating helps to increase the transfer efficiency. It also helps to reduce the clean up, materials. and disposal costs. All the APWI wipers have undergone several tests including wiping, strength, friction, noise, corrosion and weatherability tests.

APWI oxygen sensor can be used on more than 9,000 applications for foreign and domestic vehicles. APWI oxygen sensors are covered with a limited lifetime warranty. It is designed to be a direct OE fit by a manufacturer that is TS 16949 certified.

If the APWI part is defective, the first step is to contact the customer support of APW Int’l at their toll free telephone number. You must provide the representative with information on your vehicle’s mileage and telephone number. There will be an auto technician performing a check on your vehicle to make sure that it is still under warranty coverage. After verifying the warranty status, they will give you an estimate for the damage cost. APWI has many service shops throughout the USA especially in the mid Atlantic states. You will have to bring your car to the service shop to get it inspected. After they have given you an estimate on the damage cost, you are free to bring your vehicle to any repair facility as long as it is ASE certified. APW international will only give approval to the amount of repairs that is the same as the estimate they first approved.

APWI International (USA), Inc. has a headquarter located at 1073 E. Artesia Blvd.
Carson, CA 90746 Tel 310-884-5014.

Autopart International is a supplier of automotive parts for domestic and foreign cars and light trucks. Autopart International was founded by Stephen Patkin in 1957. It came to his mind to start this company after he took a job in the summer to source automotive parts from the Fiat and Renault dealership in his family’s business. Stephen discovered that it was difficult for him to source the catalyst part and this give way to the founding of this company which is the leading supplier for aftermarket automotive parts.

Autopart International offers automotive parts in various categories including exhaust, brake, suspension, clutch, bearing, belt, cooling and filters. They carry an inventory of products from many major brand name suppliers including Bosch, Timken, Hummel, Prenco and Dayco. The exhaust system is equipped with aluminum internals and the pipes are manufactured with high quality 16 gauge aluminum steels. The flanges in the exhaust is exactly the same as the OE design.

Autopart International offers several types of brake system. The premium ceramic pads uses a ceramic friction formula to reduce noise, dust, and wear and tear. The premium metallic pads is equipped with powerful friction formula to increase the resistance against the heat and provide smooth braking. The premium organic pads are non metallic pads made completely from organic compounds for noise free pad. The Ultra Series Pads feature a powerful semi metallic pad that offer extremely smooth braking performance. All Autopart International’s brake system is based on the design of the original equipments in several areas including chamfering, and slotting.

Autopart International’s premium pad kit comes with all the hardware you need to carry out a brake job. There are two types of brake rotors and drums. The ultra series rotors and drums are cross cut and mill balanced and they are designed to meet OE specs. The premium brake rotors and drums are manufactured on an adissamatic line for optimal brake performance.

You can order the parts through the online ordering system. They also offer financing options for people who want to pay by installment. Autopart International offers deliveries by appointment for 5 days a week, from Monday to Friday.

Autopart International offers a limited warranty of up to 12 months/12,000 warranty for most of the parts. They offer a 90 days warranty for parts installed on commercial vehicles, mufflers, pipes, VSV shocks and struts. To claim a warranty, you must first go to the installer who install the part. You are to show the installation receipt as well as the warranty product to the installer. Autopart International will offer a replacement part if your warranty claim is approved.

Autopart International has 2 primary distribution channels including the main North American Division and the other being a Branch Store Division. There are more than 200 professional installers for Autopart International’s automotive parts. They relocated to the new facility which covers an area of more than 360,000 square foot in 2007. Autopart International’s corporate office is located at 192 Mansfield Avenue Norton, MA 02766 Tel 800.242.5700.