Welcome to the MPA Part Smart Knowledge Library
Your ultimate resource for Best Installation Practices, Top Signs, and Important Information pertaining to Alternators, Starters, Hubs, Master Cylinders, Boosters, Turbos, Calipers, Brakes, and Rotors.
At MPA, we understand the importance of providing accurate and up-to-date information to ensure the success of your part install.
Our Knowledge Library is designed to equip you with comprehensive insights and expert tips to make installations smooth and hassle-free.
- Best Installation Practices: Comprehensive guidelines and step-by-step instructions for installing automotive parts, curated by experienced technicians and experts, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for all skill levels.
- Top Signs and Important Information: Identify potential issues early to maintain vehicle longevity and safety. This section highlights common symptoms of wear or damage for Alternators, Starters, Hubs, Master Cylinders, Boosters, Turbos, Calipers, Brakes, and Rotors, including specifications, maintenance tips, and safety precautions.
- Ongoing Knowledge Updates: Stay up-to-date with the latest industry insights and trends. Our team of automotive experts regularly updates the library, ensuring access to cutting-edge information for your projects.
Motorcar Parts of America's Part Smart program is an education, data, and support network developed by professional technicians for professional technicians.
What is Part Smart?
Part Smart provides strategically designed training modules covering vehicle system design specifications, real-world diagnostic procedures, installation tips, and product know-how intended to improve technical knowledge and hands-on skills. Led by ASE Certified Part Smart technicians; courses include vehicle starting and charging systems, braking, hubs, and turbos. Part Smart helps today's techs prepare for tomorrow's automotive service landscape.
Available online, on the phone, or in-person, Part Smart provides technical instruction, product information, and after-sale support geared to deliver the skills, knowledge, and training automotive repair professionals demand.
Part Smart Tech Sheets & Installation Best Practices
MPA’s Part Smart Tech Sheets address the challenges faced by automotive repair technicians. With application-specific installation, diagnostic, and product information, Part Smart Tech Sheets help installers stay current with the latest installation, diagnostic, and product information.
Vehicle part installations can be tricky. That's why MPA created the Installation Best Practices series to provide you with a quick, straightforward guide to follow that will help you complete a clean install. This new series covers Brake Boosters, Starters & Alternators, Wheel Hubs, Calipers, Master Cylinders, and Turbos. Each one-page guide will walk you through what to expect and things to look out for, as well as a few tips and tricks for completing part-specific installs.
New tech bulletins are posted regularly, get Part Smart and never miss an update.
Technical Videos
MPA’s Part Smart Technical Video Library includes application-specific installation, diagnostic, and product information at your fingertips.
Innovative video production and animation techniques help users grasp complicated installation processes.
Whether you’re learning something new or just need a refresher on techniques you’re already familiar with, Part Smart technical videos are a great resource!