Mount Kisco-Area Tire Store Manager Wins Harley-Davidson Motorcycle in Monroe Shocks and Struts Promotion
Vincent Papa, manager of Mavis Discount Tire in Mt. Kisco, NY, didn’t believe it when he heard he had won a national sweepstakes drawing for a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle from Monroe Shocks and Struts.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Awards $16,000 in College Scholarships
For the ninth year in a row, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has awarded $16,000 in scholarships to members and/or their children to assist in their post-high school education, demonstrating that education is a top priority with the aftermarket giant. Since the college scholarship program began, the Alliance has dedicated over $145,000 to helping their members continue their education. This year 32 selected students each received $500 to use at the school of their choice.
Luck, and a Little Bit of Karma, Helps Service Dealer Drive Away in New Corvette from NAPA Brake and Chassis
For years Troy Casey spent his weekends out in the garage fixing up old sports cars. Now he plans to spend his weekends cruising around Camden, NJ, in a new sports car – namely a 2005 Corvette Convertible. Casey, general manager of City Select Auto in Camden, chose the winning key that started a Corvette Convertible, making him the grand prize winner of the NAPA Brake and Chassis Varsity Jacket/Corvette Sweepstakes, June 3 in Nashville, TN.
LUBEGARD To Present Technical Seminar at Powertrain Expo
LUBEGARD by International Lubricants, Inc. (ILI) will present an in-depth technical lubrication seminar at the upcoming ATRA Powertrain Expo in Las Vegas. The seminar will be Friday, Sept. 30, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Automotive Service Professionals Reception Scheduled for Nov. 3 in Las Vegas
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the International Automotive Technicians’ Network (iATN) will jointly sponsor the fourth annual Service Professionals Industry Reception Thursday, Nov. 3, from 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. in Event Center B at The Mirage in Las Vegas. The event will be an opportunity for service professionals to network and to visit 50-plus exhibitors that will be on hand to showcase new products, services and technologies.
Fall ASE Certification Testing Schedule Announced
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will offer its full complement of 40-plus certification tests for repair professionals and parts specialists this fall over the course of three evenings on Nov. 10, 15 and 17. The tests will be given at more than 750 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. The registration deadline is Sept. 30, 2005.
Top 5 Tools
Brian Courtney Allied Fleet Services of Texas Pasadena, TX Ingersoll-Rand 231c 1/2" Impact Wrench – It never fails to deliver. It’s 16 years old, and I’ve only had to replace the anvil. Saves my money, for sure! Raytek Non-Contact Thermometer Raynger ST2 – I don’t have to wait for a temp reading from
Aftermarket Update
Carter Helps Eliminate Fuel Delivery Service Comebacks Carter Fuel Delivery Products has developed a variety of innovative training tools and other materials to help aftermarket professionals eliminate customer comebacks and product returns associated with the diagnosis and repair of fuel system problems on millions of late-model vehicles. Carter has introduced an interactive Fuel Delivery Diagnostics
Austrian MotorsThriving on Mercedes-Benz Repair
Most every motorist with a responsible job and a family to take care of – and many other things on their mind – usually relies on the expertise of their automotive service provider to keep their car or SUV running smoothly. More so, owners of sophisticated high-end vehicles know that they have little time and
The Top 5 Favorite Tools of Top Technicians
Chris Ringold, shop foreman Flint Bottom Auto Sales Burlington, IA Mac Mentor – Generic OBD II and Repair Trac are invaluable. ALLDATA – If Repair Trac doesn’t cover it, ALLDATA does. MechanixWear Fast Fit Gloves – Great protection and workability! Chilton Labor Guide and CD-ROM – Fast and effective for all estimates. Mini Maglite –
Odds & Ends: Book Report
The classic Sebring race of 1970 – when Mario Andretti’s Ferrari 512 passed the Peter Revson/Steve McQueen Porsche 908 in the closing minutes to win by a scant 23 seconds – is relived in a new hardbound book, 12 Hours of Sebring 1970. The book has more than 100 photos and includes comments from Andretti,
The Top 5 Favorite Tools of Top Technicians
Don Frantz Frantz Automotive Center Cary, NC I own and operate Frantz Automotive Center in Cary, NC. We are a six-bay shop with four techs – all of whom are ASE certified. I, myself, am ASE certified with L1 Certification as well. Frantz Automotive was recently voted "Best of Cary" by the readers of the