ANCO ‘Make it a Better Car’ Promotion Offers Wiper Rebates, Thousands of Dollars in Sweepstakes Rewards
Federal-Mogul Corp. says it is ready to help consumers improve their vehicles this fall through a new rebate offer on premium ANCO wipers, and a free sweepstakes program that will award thousands of dollars in ANCO Visa prepaid cards, which can be used for vehicle enhancements.
NASCAR Driver Kevin Harvick to Connect With Fans During Sept. 18 #ChampionChat Session
The Champion brand’s popular monthly #ChampionChat series – which gives millions of racing fans and consumers the opportunity to connect online with NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Kevin Harvick – continues Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. ET when Harvick will answer questions live via Twitter, TweetChat.com and the VYou.com conversational video site.
Optimal Auto Care: Specialization Fuels Success of Santa Cruz, CA, Shop That Has Serviced BMWs for More Than 20 Years
When you’ve been in the automotive repair business as long as Nate Smith has, you learn a thing or two about running a successful shop. First and foremost, the customer always comes first. And second, specialization can be the key to success. When Smith opened Optimal Auto Care in Santa Cruz, CA, in 1991 along with his wife Meg, it was with a focus on the repair of BMWs, a nameplate Smith was very familiar with having worked as the service manager for the local BMW dealership for 15 years prior.
Jimmie Johnson Crew Chief Chad Knaus Takes NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Honors at Bristol
Chad Knaus, crew chief for Jimmie Johnson and the MOOG Steering and Suspension-equipped No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, was named MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” after Johnson drove from 37th position at the start to finish second in Saturday’s NASCAR Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol (TN) Motor Speedway. It was the third weekly MOOG Problem Solver award of 2012 for Knaus, moving him into a tie for second place in the battle for MOOG “Problem Solver of the Year” honors.
FDP Virginia Introduces VINSCAN Barcode Scanner App for Smartphones
Know your vehicle. Get 100% accurate information on almost every vehicle on the road with a VINSCAN barcode scanner app for your smartphone. Easy to use, just scan the VIN barcode on most vehicle driver doors and you get more than 40 fields of information on a vehicle, including year, make, model, engine, body type, weight, horse power, and the factory warranty and recalls.
Bosch Unveils New Smartphone-Friendly Packaging for Oxygen Sensors
Bosch has introduced new packaging for its line of oxygen sensors, building on the growing popularity of smartphone technology. The new packaging includes for the first time QR (Quick Response) codes that can be scanned with a smartphone for immediate product information.
Gates Corporation Launches Smartphone App for Belt Wear Diagnostics
The Automotive Aftermarket division of Gates Corporation recently announced the launch of the Parts Image Capture (PIC) Gauge Belt Wear App, a first-of-its-kind smartphone app that delivers accurate measurement and evaluation of serpentine belt wear, said the company.
Gates Launches Smartphone App for Belt Wear Diagnostics
Gates Corp. announced the launch of the Parts Image Capture (PIC) Gauge Belt Wear App, a first-of-its-kind smartphone app that delivers accurate measurement and evaluation of serpentine belt wear, the company says.
Car Care Council Introduces New Custom Service Schedule for National Car Care Month
April is National Car Care Month and, in celebration, the non-profit Car Care Council has introduced a new online customizable service schedule, free to all motorists throughout the country. The personalized schedule and e-mail reminder service, powered by DriverSide.com, can be customized by motorists at the council’s newly-introduced website.
Car Care Council Launches All New Website Featuring Interactive, Customized Functionality
The Car Care Council has launched its new website featuring expanded consumer information and unique functionality to allow visitors to customize their vehicle service schedules.