AMI Announces 2009 Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship Recipient
The recipient receives $1,000 to be applied toward expenses to attend AMI seminars offered during the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) in Las Vegas, Nov. 4-7.
The Impact of Telematics on Independent Service Shops
Telematics is not only shaping the future of automobiles, but also that of the aftermarket. After a lackluster debut more than 12 years ago,the telematics landscape is experiencing a surge that is redefining automobiles as we know them today. The following interview with Delphi’s Frank Ordonez on the topic of telematics is courtesy of Automotive Distribution Network’s (Parts Plus and IAPA) Network Magazine ….
NASCAR Performance Offers Ultimate Car Make-Over Sweepstakes
While NASCAR fans are watching their favorite NASCAR drivers race to the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, fans are also carefully watching the performance and appearance of their own vehicles. NASCAR Performance, NASCAR’s exclusive Automotive Marketing program, is giving one lucky fan the ultimate vehicle make-over, one which rivals the precision and ….
Six Technicians Win Dream Daytona 500 Weekend with Raybestos One-Two-Three Foose Promotion
When the green flag drops at the Daytona 500 next month, kicking-off the 2008 NASCAR Nextel Sprint Cup season, six technicians from across the United States and Canada will be catching all the action in person – thanks to Raybestos brand brake parts.
Parts Plus Teams with NASCAR Angels TV Show to Help Motorists
Sanel Auto Parts, a Parts Plus Autostore owned by Automotive Supply Associates (ASA) in Concord, NH, recently teamed with the NASCAR Angels TV program to help provide safe, reliable transportation for deserving motorists, according to Mike Lambert, president of the Automotive Distribution Network.
Installers and Service Dealers Go Off-Roading in an ‘Extreme’ Weekend in San Diego and Mexico with NAPA CHASSIS
Jeff Adams’ weekend was Extreme to say the least. "For me, I think the best part of the weekend was the Baja off-road race in Mexico," he said. "Where else can you stand along side a dirt road and watch an off-road vehicle going 80 mph fly right in front of you with nobody bothering you? It’s something you can’t do in the States."
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Launches National Charity Program
A new nationwide program that helps victims of domestic violence and abuse gain their freedom through the donation of refurbished cars has been launched by Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper. This unprecedented vehicle gift program is sponsored by the warehouses, parts stores and certified service centers flying the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper flags.
Selling Safety: Helping Customers Understand TPMS
There’s an old television commercial that starts: "How do you spell relief?" Thinking about tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) instead of stomachs, a tire dealer might ask himself or herself: "How do I spell opportunity?" Try S-A-F-E-T-Y!
Tech Tip: With Inflation-in-a-Can, ‘Temporary’ is the Operative Word
Even for the most skeptical motorists, inflation-in-a-can is a valid answer to experiencing a flat tire at the wrong time in the wrong place. But there are many caveats that must be followed explicitly when connecting a can of sealant and quite a few psi to the valve stem.
Looming Mandate: Without Help, Shops Face Dark Future
…How Will You Cope?