DFC Presents: Joyride with Dino

DFC Presents: Joyride with Dino

DFC Productions Presents: Joyride With Dino Join Co-Founder Dino Crescentini as he cruises and bruises the streets of Los Angeles in his 1973 Alfa Romeo. Where did Dino find this rare car? And why an Alfa Romeo? Click the video below to find out We recently caught up with Dino and asked him about his 1973 Alfa Romeo. “The model is actually a 1300 GTA Junior.  It is an aluminum-body version of the standard steel-body GTV.  They only produced about 500 units of the GTA in order to meet homologation requirements for racing regulations.”    What fueled your passion for this type of car? […]

“Honest Product, Honest Answers” A Commitment to People

“Honest Product, Honest Answers” A Commitment to People

DFC Presents: “Honest Product, Honest Answers” A Commitment to People Co-Founder Dino Crescentini highlights our commitment to people, starting with our DFC Customer Support Team, and extending all the way to the Customer’s Experience. At DFC, people are “our most valuable asset.”  We’ve gone above and beyond to create a best-in-class Customer Support Team, capable of handling any challenge that comes our way. DFC is committed to keeping our products, and service levels, “beyond what the industry is used to.” Respect is at the core of everything we do. If our team is shown respect, they will in turn treat each other and our […]

Testimonial Tuesday: Legendary Warehouse Distributor Larry Hoffberg

Testimonial Tuesday: Legendary Warehouse Distributor Larry Hoffberg

Testimonial Tuesday is back! Today we catch up with the one and only, legendary warehouse distributor Larry Hoffberg. Larry recently replaced the stock pads on his Audi with DFC 5000 EURO Ceramic Pads. We asked him about his experience and were happy to hear that his new EURO Ceramic Pads: Were Noise-Free Generated No Dust Offered Excellent Pedal Feel DFC 5000 EURODesigned just for European applications, DFC 5000 EURO Ceramic Brake Pads are formulated to provide optimal and reliable stopping performance, excellent fade resistance, low dust, and stable friction performance across a wide temperature range. VIEW PRODUCT

DFC: Brake Pad Program

DFC: Brake Pad Program

Friction Friday Series Co-Founder Dino Crescentini provides a brief overview of our award-winning brake pad program. DFC’s mission is to deliver quality, innovation, and value in the automotive industry. We make it our top priority to provide the widest range of coverage on the market. From Vintage Alfa Romeo’s to modern 2022 applications, our brake pad program can fit the need of any driving style. We don’t spend time on entry-level products, we like to set the standard. DFC 3000 CERAMICDFC 3000 Brake Pads are formulated to provide optimal and reliable stopping performance, excellent fade resistance, low dust, and stable […]

Testimonial Tuesday: “You will not be disappointed”

Testimonial Tuesday: “You will not be disappointed”

Testimonial Tuesday is back! Today we catch up with Brake Specialist Eli from Brake World in Royal Palm Beach, FL. A year and half ago, Eli found himself needing an upgrade in brake quality. After evaluating several important options, he switched to DFC. Since then, Brake World uses DFC Brake Parts exclusively, and they haven’t looked back.  Click the video below to watch his testimonial. Eli understands that when it comes to brakes, you need top quality, dependable  parts. Yes, performance and function are important, but it’s equally important to satisfy the customer and avoid those dreaded comebacks.  He adds, “We’ve been absolutely satisfied with […]

Testimonial Tuesday: Fleet Edition

Testimonial Tuesday: Fleet Edition

Testimonial Tuesday is back (Fleet Edition)! Today we catch up with Fleet Manager David Nichols from Washington County/Johnson City EMS in Johnson City, TN.  Nichols oversees a fleet of 54 vehicles that provide emergency response to roughly 32,000 callers a year.  Click the video below to watch his testimonial. Nichols understands that drivers who frequently carry heavy loads require heavy duty stopping power. That’s why his Fleet “rides exclusively on DFC products.”  He adds, “We have found that the GEOSPEC high-carbon content rotors resist cracking. The 1214 Series Heavy Duty Brake Pads resist fading and stop well at all temperatures.” There’s […]

Testimonial Tuesday:  “They have a good brake performance, no noise and no dust”

Testimonial Tuesday: “They have a good brake performance, no noise and no dust”

Testimonial Tuesday is back for 2022! Today you get to catch up with German from 4G’s Auto Repair in Los Angeles, CA.  Having switched over to DFC Brake Pads, German describes them as having “good brake performance, no noise and no dust like other pads do.” Click the video below to watch his testimonial. As you know, excessive noise and dust are an absolute no-no when it comes to pads. With DFC Brake Pads, you’re getting a premium product that reduces noise and dust. “That’s why we like it,” says German. DFC’s mission is to deliver quality and innovation by manufacturing OE quality brake products for […]

Tech Talk: 2018 Honda Accord Brake Install

Tech Talk: 2018 Honda Accord Brake Install

The Honda Accord continues to be one of the bestselling sedans in the country. Did you know it was also the first foreign vehicle to be manufactured in the US? It was first produced by the Honda plant in Marysville, Ohio, in 1982.  We recently did a Brake Install for a 2018 Honda Accord, replacing stock parts with our GEO-KIT 5000 Brake Kit. Click the video to check out the install.  We’ve simplified the confusing process of finding the right parts by developing a brake kit program designed to fit you or your customer’s needs. The GEO-KIT 5000 Brake Kit includes: DFC GEOSPEC Coated […]

DFC’s 5000 Brake Kit

DFC’s 5000 Brake Kit

At DFC, we’ve simplified the confusing process of finding the right parts by developing a brake kit program designed to fit your customer’s needs. Now you won’t lose time searching out all the necessary components, and you’ll effectively restore your vehicle’s braking system performance. DFC offers the widest range of brake options available so you can perform the perfect brake job, regardless of budget or specifications. What do we typically recommend? The DFC 5000 Brake Kit. The DFC 5000 Brake Kit includes: DFC 5000 ADVANCED Brake Pads – Specially formulated for each axleon every vehicle to maintain balanced baking, critical […]

“Born Into a Family of Auto Mechanics” – The Dino Crescentini Story

“Born Into a Family of Auto Mechanics” – The Dino Crescentini Story

It often happens that the greatest stories are born from taking a wrong turn.   It was the Summer of 1972. Italy clothed itself in cheer and festivity ahead of a monthlong holiday. All roads seemingly lead to celebration. Meanwhile, the Crescentini family, having veered about a mile off the highway, chanced upon a factory moments before closing.  “How come there’s been a 6 month back order for this one filter (an Alfa Romeo rear filter)?” When it was revealed that the bureaucracy of Alfa Romeo couldn’t decide what to do with their parts, sparks flew and an idea was born. “I was born […]