Mac Tools Announces the Launch of the 70th Anniversary Catalog
On Thursday, June 26, 2008, Mac Tools will be setting up a Macstravaganza show at the S motorcycle event in La Crosse, WI. At the event, Mac Tools will introduce its new 2008 70th Anniversary Catalog with 43 pages devoted to motorcycle tools. Mac Tools now offers the full line of tools from many of the top motorcycle tool manufacturers ….
Mitch Schneider: Left-Handed Compliments
I suppose when you do what we do, you should learn to accept a compliment graciously without questioning its intent, regardless of when or how that compliment is offered. After all, it isn’t every day someone manages to commend you for everything you’ve spent a lifetime working to accomplish in a tight, two-page missive. But, here I sit…two-page missive opened, unfolded and resting on top of my computer, wondering how in the world to make any sense out of it ….
Federated Gives Away Pace Truck from Federated 300
Federated customer Troy Doss of Louisville, KY, was awarded the official pace truck from the 13th annual Federated 300 Nationwide Series race held June 7 in Nashville, TN. The Federated 300 official pace truck is awarded annually to one of Federated’s hospitality guests ….
Bosch Celebrates Production of 500 Millionth Oxygen Sensor Since Introducing it in 1976
Bosch celebrated the production of the 500 millionth oxygen sensors in May. For 32 years, this vital component has played a major role in reducing automotive emissions. Placed in the exhaust gas flow of an internal combustion engine, the automotive oxygen sensor measures the oxygen content in the ….
Tech Feature: Update on CAN Diagnostics
Whether you like it or not, Controller Area Networks (CAN) have taken over. CAN technology has been steadily creeping into more and more new vehicles since it first appeared in 1992 on certain Mercedes-Benz models. Thanks to federal emissions rules, it is now required on all 2008 model year vehicles, and will be forevermore. What exactly is CAN? It’s basically a ….
Management: As Fuel Prices Rise, Educating Consumers about Nitrogen more Important
Holding the promise of longer tire life and improved fuel economy, this should be a great time for nitrogen inflation – and for tire dealers offering such services. But nitrogen inflation has been taking a few hits from the likes of Consumer Reports and other media, questioning the performance/cost value vs. regular air. While they don’t dispute the science behind nitrogen inflation, or the potential for fuel savings, they do ….
Actron and Sunpro Announce the ‘Muscle Car Sweepstakes’
Have you ever dreamed of owning an original, all-American muscle car? Now’s your chance! The Actron and Sunpro "Muscle Car Sweepstakes" has arrived! One lucky winner will drive away in a beautifully restored 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T armed with a 440 Magnum V8 – a 375 horsepower MOPAR legend ….
Premium iPod Touch Players Await First 15 Qualifying Entries to Remy ‘Conquer the Canyon’ Sweepstakes
Although the grand-prize 2008 GMC Canyon 4WD truck won’t be awarded until October, Remy International, Inc. is offering a special incentive to the first 15 professional technicians who submit qualifying entries to the company’s "Conquer the Canyon" sweepstakes ….
Mitch’s World: Left Handed Compliments…Reflections on Quality Service — A Shop’s Cornerstone
Too Good To Be True I suppose when you do what we do, you should learn to accept a compliment graciously without questioning its intent, regardless of when or how that compliment is offered. After all, it isn’t every day someone manages to commend you for everything you’ve spent a lifetime working to accomplish in
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