Oldest Balancer Still Kicking 30 Years Later
Hennessy Industries has found the oldest active Coats balancer in the U.S., and its owners will get a new one to go right beside it.
Car Enthusiast Builds 1909 Maxwell DA from Scratch; Daughter Drives it Cross Country
Since there is was only one Maxwell DA known to still exist and it wasn’t for sale, Richard Anderson, who lives near Seattle, WA, decided to build one from scratch. Five years and about $100,000 later, Anderson started the engine for the first time. His daughter then drove the car from New York to San Francisco.
NASCAR Driver Offers Tips for Repairing Dents with Bondo
When the NASCAR racing series visits the tight tracks and short ovals that lead to lots of crashes, the teams are prepared with gallons of Bondo Auto Body Filler, part of the 3M automotive products family.
New Car Dealer Closings Is it a silver lining or a forecast for part supply problems?
There has been recent celebrations by some in the aftermarket over the closings of General Motors and Chrysler dealers. But, they really need to step back and realize the true implications of these closings to shops.
Many shops are starting to notice some of their new car dealer part sources answering their phones “(insert dealer’s name) used cars.” Even at dealerships not slated to close, inventories are not too deep and it is becoming difficult for them to find parts in “the system.” For small- to medium-sized towns that have lost or are losing dealers, it is big deal to shops. They have lost a vital parts source needed to keep their customers on the road and their shops profitable
Ohio High School Auto Body Program Students Excited Over Restoration Project
The vehicles students enrolled in the Southview High School Auto Body Repair Refinishing and Restoration Program usually work on are old, out-of-date beaters. So when they recently got the chance to restore a ’68 Pontiac GTO, they were thrilled.
Management: Florida Shop Owner Speaks Out When it Comes to Business
Some people make friends and make it look easy. Pam Oakes, owner of Pam’s Motor City Automotive in Fort Myers, FL, is one of those people. And more and more, she is making friends in high "political" places. Her natural people skills go directly to her bottom line, which will be the same in 2008 as it was in 2007. By any measure, being able to remain steady during such difficult economic times is a feat in itself ….
Advance Auto Parts Offers Tips for Safe Holiday and Winter Travel
The holiday season is upon us and the last thing on your mind is getting your vehicle ready for the winter to come. You have a long list of people to shop for, food to prepare and decorations to hang. But in order to accomplish most of these tasks you rely on our vehicle, which is a necessity especially during the holiday season. Even if you are not traveling, your friends and family most likely are, so Advance Auto Parts would like to offer some tips for winterizing your vehicle in ….
New Website Promotes Benefits of BADA Steel Wheel Weights
BADA, a division of Hennessy Industries, is pleased to announce the launch of a new microsite aimed at promoting the environmental benefits of its BADA steel wheel weights. The microsite is also accessible through a link on the Hennessy Industries website at ….
WORLDPAC Announces Tool & Equipment Expo/Sale
WORLDPAC announces the first Tool and Equipment EXPO/SALE happening June 21st at their modern Dayton, NJ, North East distribution center. WORLDPAC customers will take advantage of special discount pricing, on-site leasing and extended payment terms as manufacturers and factory reps demo the latest tools and equipment from ….
Shop Profile: Bobby’s Muffler and Tire Center Takes Pride in Prompt Service
Have you ever met a tire dealer so honest he could make Abe Lincoln blush? Ask anyone in Franklin, VA, population 8,600 tops, about the ultra-modest owner of Bobby’s Muffler and Tire Center Inc., who sells tires and service in the town where he was born and raised. They will tell you about a man who had $125 in his pocket when he opened his doors and a desire to make his business the talk of the town. They’re talking about Bobby Cutchins.