Standard Motor Products grows PAC-Kit A/C program

March 7, 2024
The PAC-kits program offers coverage for millions of vehicles on the road, including hybrid and EV applications.

Standard Motor Products (SMP) Temperature Control Division announced the continuing expansion of its PAC-Kits A/C program in 2024. The kits are pre-packaged A/C kits assembled and shipped in one package with everything customers need to perform a successful A/C repair, according to SMP. 

"Today's technicians know that doing the job right takes more than just replacing the compressor," said Ron Miller, director of marketing, SMP Temperature Control Division. "As A/C systems become more sophisticated, it's imperative that technicians flush the system and replace all the necessary components to extend compressor life and for optimal 

The PAC-Kits program offers coverage for millions of vehicles, including hybrid and EV applications. It consists of complete A/C Kits, service kits, and virtual kits. Virtaul PAC-Kits allow customers to utilize their own inventory to create a virtual part number and include a condenser, hose assembly, flush, and/or other comparable components for a custom kit to fit the complexity of the repair needed.

"In a recent survey, 45 percent of repair facilities responded they are purchasing either complete kits with the compressor or service kits when performing A/C repairs," said Miller. "Shops like the convenienve of having all the necessary components and the quality they have come to trust from SMP."

 

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