News: Popular Aftermarket Columnist Mitch Schneider Joins Babcox Publications
Mitch Schneider, nationally recognized automotive service professional, author and lecturer, has joined Babcox Publications as a senior contributing editor. Beginning in July, Schneider’s popular commentary will appear monthly in Babcox’s Tech Group publications, including Brake & Front End, ImportCar and Underhood Service. In addition to frequent exclusives on aftermarketNews.com and Autocarepronews.com, another column written specifically
Walker’s ‘Muffler for Life’ Consumer Promotion Offers $30 Mail-In Rebate on Premium Products
The company’s "Muffler for Life" promotion, running April 1 through May 31, 2006, offers consumers a $30 mail-in cash rebate on all qualifying Walker Quiet-Flow3 premium welded exhaust assemblies and mufflers.
Monroe Kicks Off 90th Anniversary Celebration with $90 Consumer Offer on Shocks and Struts
Monroe’s 90th anniversary promotion enables consumers to receive $20, $50 or $90 certificates payable for any additional automotive service at a participating location when they purchase Sensa-Trac, Monroe Reflex, Gas-Magnum or Quick-Strut products during the program period.
Walker, Dynomax Brands Offering ‘Muffler Money’ Gift Cards for Qualifying Sales in March and April
Automotive service shops installing Walker and DynoMax cat-back exhaust systems in March and April can earn retailer gift cards for each qualifying sale through the Tenneco Expert Plus "Muffler Money" promotion.
Monroe Ready to Launch Bigger, Better Undercar ‘Technology Tour’ for Service Professionals
The Monroe Ride & Drive training experience, which has helped thousands of automotive professionals explore the advantages of premium ride control technologies for domestic and import vehicles, will return in an expanded format this year as the Tenneco Technology Tour.
Odds & Ends: Underhood Service
Cool Amphibious Manufacturers International LLC has developed the Hydra Spyder – an amphibious vehicle that can travel on both the water or on the road. Promoted as “unsinkable,” this vehicle contains positive floatation foam approved by the United States Coast Guard. The convertible Hydra Spyder can seat four people for comfortable drives on land, and
Legendary Thrush Muffler Woodpecker Turning 40
According to wildbirds.com, the life expectancy of a "Hairy Woodpecker" is less than 10 years. The experts obviously haven’t heard of the legendary Thrush "Woodpecker" brand that manufactured red hot glasspack and turbo-style performance mufflers since 1966.
Walker Exhaust Expands Brand Offerings for Domestic and Import Vehicles
Tenneco will be introducing nearly 300 additional Walker replacement exhaust assemblies, premium and standard mufflers and direct-fit catalytic converters. The Walker brand is a “one-stop” source of replacement exhaust and emission control products for domestic and import passenger vehicles.
“Safe & Sound Guarantee” Brings Added Value to Premium Walker Exhaust Products
Automotive service shops installing premium Walker Quiet-Flow3 exhaust assemblies or mufflers can offer their customers benefits beyond the products’ OE-style sound and increased durability. They also can guarantee consumer satisfaction through the exclusive "Safe & Sound Guarantee" 90-day money-back trial offer.
Monroe, Walker Launch Broad Education Program for Next Generation of Automotive Technicians
Tenneco Automotive’s Monroe and Walker brands are partnering with several leading automotive vocational education programs to advance automotive technical training through the new Tenneco DRIVE program.