Weathers Motors Honored As Federated Shop Of The Year
Weathers Motors, Inc. of Media-Lima, Pa., has been selected as the Federated Shop of the Year, it was announced today by Phil Moore, senior vice president of Federated Auto Parts.
Motorist Assurance Program Advises Consumers, Shops On Maintaining Older Vehicles
Consumers are keeping vehicles longer and longer and the average age of a vehicle on the road is more than 10 years old. In many of these older vehicles, the odometer reading already exceeds the mileage intervals listed in the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule.
Mitchell 1’s SocialCRM Offers New Business Contact Syndication Feature
Mitchell 1 has added a new Business Contact Syndication feature to its SocialCRM digital marketing services. This new feature ensures that an auto repair shop’s name, address and phone number (NAP) are correct and consistent across the Internet and then distributes or “syndicates” the information out to hundreds of search engines, local directories, mobile applications and social media sites.
ACDelco Expands Social Circle With YouTube, Google +
With a successful Facebook page adding new friends every week, ACDelco has now expanded its social circle with a Google + page and its own ACDelco YouTube channel.
GAAS 2013 Speaker To Help Attendees Take Advantage Of Today’s Social, Mobile, Digital World
Known as the “Strategy Diva,” Cynthia Cohen says it’s not time to rest in today’s digital world. Cohen, founder and president of Strategic Mindshare, will present “It’s a Social, Mobile, Digital World! Are You Taking Advantage or Letting Opportunity Pass You By?” at the 2013 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS), May 21-22 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare near Chicago.
U.S. Diesel Car Registrations Increase By 24 Percent, Hybrids Up 33 Percent; Total Car Market Registrations Increase Just 2.7 Percent Since 2010
Clean diesel car registrations increased by 24.3 percent in the U.S. from 2010 through 2012, following similar trends of double-digit diesel car sale increases throughout the country, according to new data compiled for the Diesel Technology Forum.
ACDelco Introduces Headlamp Restoration Kit
A new, ACDelco-licensed Li-ion 12V mini polisher with headlamp restoration kit helps erase the signs of age and can also enhance driver visibility.
Elite To Offer Complimentary Webinar For Shop Owners
Elite Worldwide has announced that their all-new marketing webinar, The Best-Kept Secrets to Marketing to Your Customers, will be presented on April 23rd at 10:00 a.m. PST. The webinar will be presented by Elite business coach Joe Marconi, an industry-leading shop owner who runs two of the top shops in America, and will be offered free of charge.
Repair Shop Owners Ready To Tell Suppliers What They Need At GAAS 2013
Three Chicago area automotive repair shop owners are ready to help manufacturers and distributors understand what is important to them at the 2013 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scheduled for May 21-22 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare near Chicago.
Raybestos ACE Training Integrates E-Learning
Raybestos Chassis Parts, a member of the Affinia family of brands, has released new e-learning training modules designed to help technicians further enhance their installation and service skills.
Family Business Survival Session Set For GAAS 2013
Business advisor and speaker Susan Rounds says all business owners struggle with the “keep vs. sell” decision and that all businesses are in transition.
Mitchell 1’s ProDemand Now Includes VIN Entry And New Quote Feature
Mitchell 1’s ProDemand repair, diagnostic and maintenance information product now includes Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) entry, making it easier than ever for auto repair technicians to connect to the correct repair information for the vehicles in their bays.