Gates Announces New Sweepstakes For Auto Care Professionals
Gates Corp., a global diversified manufacturer of industrial, automotive and heavy-duty products, has announced its “Be System Smart” sweepstakes, which runs through Aug. 15. The sweepstakes gives auto care professionals a chance to test their general automotive knowledge as well as remind them of the importance of system-based automotive repair and replacement in order to
April Is National Car Care Month: Car Care Inspections Reveal 80 Percent Of Vehicles Need Service
Analytics are big these days in business, sports and politics. When it comes to auto care, the numbers tell a very revealing story, as 80 percent of vehicles need service, a new part and/or repair, according to the non-profit Car Care Council. “With so many vehicles in need of service, National Car Care Month in
Auto Care Association And AWDA Offer Auto Care Internship Scholarship Fund
The Auto Care Association, in partnership with its Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) segment, is now accepting applications for the 2016 Auto Care Internship Scholarship fund. This program will provide financial support for students pursuing internships across the country to gain valuable, real-world education in a variety of auto care industry careers. The Auto Care
Fall Car Care Month Planning Begins At CarCare.org
A quick visit to www.carcare.org can help shops, stores and auto care organizations get started with plans for Fall Car Care Month vehicle check events. “Hosting a community car care event is a ‘no-pressure’ way to interact with current customers, attract new ones and demonstrate how an investment in auto care will keep their vehicles
SEMA Introduces Wheel & Tire Council Ride Guides
SEMA has released the SEMA Wheel and Tire Council (WTC) Ride Guide, a new manual that includes technical test data regarding the effects of plus-sizing wheels for select vehicles. These guides are designed to equip sales staff with data-supported comparisons to assist consumers in understanding how plus-sizing will affect the ride and handling of their
SEMA Secures Senate Resolution For ‘Collector Car Appreciation Day’
The U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 196 (S. Res. 196) designating July 10, 2015 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.” The resolution was requested by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Councils. The date marks the sixth commemoration in what has become an
Two Students Awarded Automotive Communication Council Scholarship
Alyssa Anderson of Brookings, S.D. and Alexis Withers of Collierville, Tenn. are the 2015 recipients of the Automotive Communication Council (ACC) scholarship. Anderson and Withers will receive a $500 scholarship to advance their educations. “ACC is proud to support Alyssa and Alexis in the pursuit of their education, and to have the opportunity to help
Auto Care Internship Scholarship Winners Announced
The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) and the Auto Care Association have selected the recipients for the 2015 Auto Care Internship Scholarship. Three students will receive scholarships of $2,500 to contribute to the costs of round-trip travel to the internship location, lodging, utilities and food. As part of the Auto Care Association’s Auto Care Jobs
NACE | CARS 2015: An Event For the Industry, By The Industry
The NACE | CARS 2015 conference and exposition, North America’s largest auto collision and service repair event, is once again receiving strong industry support from key organizations and associations. This year’s event, taking place July 21-25 in Detroit, Mich., will host numerous industry meetings throughout the week. Organizations currently scheduled to hold meetings, events or
Bar’s Leaks And Rislone Host Website Contest For Car Care Month
In honor of National Car Care Month, Bar’s Leaks and Rislone are hosting an online contest to award 10 lucky consumers a chance to win special, never-before released DIY Car Care packages. Rislone’s Car Care Month Performance Kit will be equipped with a mix of five to six Rislone products, including their award-winning Rislone engine