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Under The Hood

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The hosts of Under The Hood produce a popular weekly podcast on automotive car, repairs and more. Russ, Chris, and Shannon are bringing their well respected advice and knowledge to Hollander Excellence by speaking to topical industry issues and best practices for the recycling industry.

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From Under the Hood: Technology’s Effect on Recycling

In this week's Under the Hood podcast, Russ Evans and Shannon Nordstrom dive into the nuances of how technology will continue to affect auto recycling. The takeaway? You have to prepare yourself for big advances--they're coming sooner than you think!

From Under the Hood: The Value of Assembly

Tune in to hear Russ Evans and Shannon Nordstrom discuss a caller's quest to replace a strut on their Honda Odyssey. Is it better to replace a specific part that needs repairing and then reassemble it? Or is it preferable to use a recycled vehicle's part that won't require full assembly?

From Under the Hood: Repairing Vehicles with Recycled Parts

Listeners asked, and the Under the Hood hosts answered: In this week's Under the Hood podcast, Russ Evans and Shannon Nordstrom (of Nordstrom's Automotive) discuss the ins and outs of using recycled auto parts for their car repairs--including when it's best to use a brand new factory part vs. a recycled one. As they say, tune in so we can help you...

Under the Hood: Hybrid Tech

When we first started talking about hybrids 10 years ago, we discussed the importance of having a plan for the "end of life" for these cars. But, since hybrid systems create entirely different sets of challenges, it's also crucial to discuss safety during the life of these cars. Learn more from the Under the Hood team in this week's podcast, Hybrid Tech.

Under the Hood: When It Needs Programming

Recycled auto parts will save you hundreds, typically making them the best solution. In this week's Under the Hood podcast, Russ, Chris, and Shannon remind us that while recycled auto parts are often the best for auto repairs, you should still follow the same repair process as you would for a new part. Tune in to this week's show to listen to the guys take on a...

From Under the Hood: Why Recycled Can Be The Best Option

Certain auto parts are just better when they're new, but many times, recycled is the best option. Which parts do you always recommend recycled vs. new? Tune in to this week's Under the Hood podcast to get Russ, Chris, and Shannon's opinions.

From Under The Hood: Dan Tsuchiya

A winter flashback from the SEMA show as eBay Motors' Dan Tsuchiya takes a few minutes to talk about the power of eBay Motors. A slightly old but insightful segment on the largest online parts marketplace.

Hybrid Tech and the New Recycling Skill Set

The guys at Under the Hood and Hollander are teaming up to bring you a special podcast series about industry related topics for auto recyclers. In this cast Russ, Chris, and Shannon discuss  how recyclers are evolving around the rise of hybrid technology.  If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

The Aftermarket is not the Afterlife: Advantages of Sourcing Recycled Plug and Play Modules

The guys at Under the Hood and Hollander are teaming up to bring you a special podcast series about industry related topics for auto recyclers. In this cast Russ, Chris, and Shannon discuss the benefits of sourcing recycled parts for high priced plug and play modules.