Billings, MT, Residents Win NAPA Trick Truck Award at 12th Colorado Nationals
NAPA AUTO PARTS, the Official Auto Parts Store of the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, awarded Billings, MT, residents Josh and Shawna Canlsen the NAPA Trick Truck award at the 12th Colorado Nationals in Loveland, CO, for their 1955 Chevy pickup truck.
Consumers Should Not Stress Out if Their Dealership Closes
Vehicle owners should not stress out about where they will get service and repair if their local new car dealership closes, advises the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). More than 130,000 independent repair shops, conveniently located in most every community nationwide, have access to the parts for all vehicles, as well as the required professional technicians, tools and equipment.
Tech Feature: Preventive Maintenance Should Include Checking the TPMS
Among several things, winter always drops unpleasant reminders of the many issues that can affect automobile and tire performance for the rest of the year. Tire pressure monitoring systems are just one of the more recent components whose operation can be adversely affected by winter’s wrath. As is common, these issues last well into spring and sometimes are 12-month-long concerns for drivers – and opportunities for tire dealers.
The Network Hosts Record-Turnout Convention in Nashville
The Automotive Distribution Network will be ramping up its marketing campaigns in 2009 to make it more visible to the public.
TIA and Bridgestone Offer Consumer Education Video
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has teamed up with Bridgestone Americas to bring a consumer tire education video to the Web. The video discusses tire sizing, tire selection, inflation pressure, tire replacement guidelines, tire rotation, and how to get the most out of their tires.
Government Bailout Warranties: What happens if a car company fails?
I hate politics. But, when a politician starts to sound like a car salesman instead of the leader of the free world, it tends to get my attention. In a March 30th press conference announcing the findings of the Automotive Task Force, President Obama said, “Your warranty will be safe. In fact, it will be
Quality Tools vs. Low Cost Tools
By Jack Cameron, Guest Writer
Federated Renews Relationship with Ken Schrader Racing
Federated Auto Parts will continue its long-time relationship with NASCAR driver Ken Schrader and Ken Schrader Racing for the 2009 race season ….
It’s a Myth that Only New Car Dealers Can Service Vehicles Under Warranty
True or false: Until your vehicle is out-of-warranty, all maintenance services must be done at the car dealership or your factory warranty will be void. Although you may have answered "true," the correct answer is "false," according to the Car Care Council. It’s the law that independent repair shops can provide the services to maintain your new car warranty ….
Jeff Gauthier Selected as 2009 NAPA/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year
NAPA AUTO PARTS and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have named Jeff Gauthier the 2009 NAPA/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year. Gauthier, the general manager of the Franklin County Auto Group in Greenfield, MA, owned by Wayne Fazzino, is the 10th individual to receive this special parts professional honor within ….