Director of Content for Underhood Service, Import Car and Brake & Front End
Andrew Markel is the Director of Content for Underhood Service, Import Car, and Brake & Front End. With a focus on automotive topics, Andrew's articles cover a wide range of subjects including air conditioning systems, serpentine belts, key programming, suspension upgrades, and brake issues. His work has been featured in various publications in the automotive industry.
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Andrew Markel's coverage predominantly focuses on the automotive industry, particularly car maintenance and repairs. His articles often feature press releases and private sector announcements, which indicates a preference for new product launches, industry updates, or expert insights into emerging automotive technologies.
Given his focus on specific topics like A/C systems, cabin air filters, serpentine belts, and brake issues as well as tools for vehicle servicing suggests he would be interested in pitches related to innovative products or services within the automotive maintenance and repair space. Additionally, Andrew may appreciate contributions from experts who can provide detailed technical insights into these areas.
With no specified geographic focus apparent in his article titles or themes covered it is likely that Andrew takes an international perspective when covering developments within the automotive field.
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