Each successful repairman of torque converters knows, that it is extremely important to stay informed about recent trends in this field, follow changes in repair technologies and use only high-quality spare parts. Therefore TCRA (Torque Converter Rebuilders Association) annually arranges the seminar for its associates, as well as specialists involved in business of torque converters repair, manufacturers and technical experts to analyze and offer insights on the latest news and developments of this industry.
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