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FCP Euro and FCP Import announced today that it will import a large number of Gates Timing Belt & Water Pump Kits on behalf of its customers. Gates exceeds expectations in the industry with their exceptional 100% inline quality tested components. The addition of Gate’s outstanding product line to the FCP lineup will allow the company to provide an even greater degree of choice for its customers. It will also further display FCP's promise to provide the finest products at the best...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner Morse TEC's Ningbo, China, facility received a Best Supplier Award from Shanghai Volkswagen Powertrain for excellence in quality, delivery and communication. Out of 66 suppliers, BorgWarner was one of two to receive the award during Shanghai Volkswagen Powertrain's annual powertrain supplier conference. "BorgWarner is pleased to provide Shanghai Volkswagen Powertrain with high-quality, reliable timing systems that deliver quiet,...

Basic Maintenance Helps Avoid Costly Repairs Down the Road BETHESDA, Md., March 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National Car Care Month in April is the time of year to give your car some extra attention. Basic maintenance can go a long way toward improving the safety and dependability of your vehicle, plus it helps avoid costly repairs down the road. "Neglected vehicle care almost always means much higher costs down the line in the form of more extensive repairs or lost resale value,"...

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Losing a belt today can mean big trouble for the engine because serpentine belts are used on most engines to turn the water pump, alternator, power steering and air-conditioning compressor. If a belt snaps, everything is lost and you may be stranded. Older cars use individual V-belts for these various accessories. A blown hose could result in an overheated engine and can cause additional engine damage. "It's not easy to know the true...