CORSA Performance Exhausts Committed to Industry, Customers and Premium Product
The new ownership at CORSA Performance Exhausts, a TMG Performance Products company, announces it is prepared for and committed to the growth of the CORSA brand and its line of premium performance exhaust systems ….
Cintas Expands ASA Benefit with First Aid & Safety Program
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announces a new benefit through Cintas and its First Aid & Safety Division, a leading first aid service provider. The money-saving program will allow ASA members to keep their staff safe, productive and on the job; help maintain OSHA compliance through properly stocked first aid kits and cabinets, personal protective equipment and ….
Let’s Make A Deal: Let’s Not…
The last few months have been challenging. My guess is they were challenging for you, as well. The next few are likely to prove equally as challenging, if not more so. You don’t have to be a Nobel Prize Laureate in economics to understand what’s going on. People like us — people on the ground,
Point of View: A Time to Give
One of our sister publications, Tomorrow’s Technician, sponsors a “School of the Year” program every year with the kind assistance of Chicago Pneumatic. We ask our readers to tell us why they should be called the “School of the Year” and Chicago Pneumatic awards thousands of dollars in prizes to three runners-up and one grand-prize
NGK Spark Plugs Honored by Alliance with Outstanding Shipping Performance – Gold Level
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. received an award from the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance honoring us with the Outstanding Shipping Performance – Gold Level. The Outstanding Shipping Performance – Gold Level award goes to manufacturers that achieve a 99.0% or better shipping performance for the year. NGK was one of only ….
10 Areas of Your Business to Examine for the New Year
After a crazy 2008 with gas prices ranging from more than $4 per gallon to below $1.50, a presidential election, a financial meltdown, a drop in miles driven and a federal loan to the Detroit Three, we are now into 2009 with great hopes of good days ahead. These tough times make every owner take
150 Tires Stolen from Iowa Dealer
About $25,000 worth of tires was stolen over the weekend from Linder Tire Services in Iowa City, IA. John Linder, vice president of Linder Tire Services, said the thief cut through the warehouse’s tin wall and dug a hole through the insulation and drywall. Employees discovered the theft when they opened the store Monday ….
Tech Tip: OBD II Engine Diagnostics
Anybody can plug a scan tool into a vehicle and read codes. But do they know what the codes mean, how to diagnose the fault or, most importantly, how to fix the vehicle? The problem with reading OBD II codes is that the code tells you only that a fault has occurred. It does not tell you why the fault occurred, what might be causing the problem, or what needs to be repaired or replaced ….
Jack Gregory Named 2009 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year
NAPA AUTO PARTS and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have named Jack Gregory of Wassaic, NY, the 2009 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year. Gregory was selected for the prestigious honor as a result of his decades of automotive experience, endless commitment and service to customers, continual dedication to his ….
Tech Tip: Performing a Permanent Tire Repair
It might have something to do with today’s "instant gratification" society, where shops don’t want to take the time to repair a tire, and customers don’t want to spend time sitting in the waiting room. In many cases, a temporary patch job or a replacement tire is the fast, easy solution. Companies like Rema Tip Top are working to change that outlook, through proper training and making sure dealers understand the benefits of permanent tire repair ….