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WIX Filters Sponsors 2013 School Of The Year, Counter Professional Of The Year And Best Tech Award Programs

WIX Filters is partnering with Babcox Media to sponsor the 2013 Tomorrow’s Technician’s School of the Year, Counterman’s Counter Professional of the Year and the Babcox TechGroup Best Tech program supporting excellence at every level of the automotive repair industry.

Three Powerful Words

I was confused, worried and somewhat embarrassed. He did his job well, and took his time explaining everything. I trust my doctor and his findings; I just did not know how to answer. Then he said to me three powerful words, “What I recommend.”

Want Techs Lining Up At Your Door?

If you are looking to hire star employees, the first thing you’ll need to do is meet them, and there’s no better way to do so than by hosting technical seminars at your shop. Let’s look at the extraordinary benefits.

Federated Free Fuel Fridays On Facebook

Fans of Federated have a little something extra to look forward to every Friday, the chance to win free fuel. Through March 29, Federated is giving away two free gas cards on each of its Federated Auto Parts and Federated Car Care Facebook pages.

Mitchell 1 To Hold Shop Management System Training Workshop In Scottsdale

Mitchell 1 will hold this year’s first Shop Management System Training Workshop May 2-4 in Scottsdale, Ariz. The training workshop is designed for those who have previously established competence using their shop management software and now want to learn more advanced capabilities, better methods and shortcuts.

MAHLE Clevite Introduces More Than 80 New Part Numbers In December

MAHLE Clevite Inc. recently introduced a total of 81 new part numbers in December for various types of bearings, gaskets, filters, piston rings and turbochargers. The new part numbers are now available for a range of light vehicle and heavy-duty applications.

Mitchell 1 Enhances SocialCRM Service With Mobile Optimization Feature

Mitchell 1 has enhanced its SocialCRM marketing services by optimizing the product for mobile devices. According to the company, mobile optimization improves the effectiveness of the service reminder emails, thank you emails, appointment requests and customer reviews when viewed on mobile devices.

New Raybestos Brand Brake Pads Released For Late Model Import Applications

Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of Brake Parts Inc. – has added select late model part numbers to the Raybestos brand brake catalog.

Federated Partnership With Toys For Tots A Huge Success

In its first-year partnership with the Marine Toys for Tots campaign, Federated Auto Parts and its participating members raised $140,000 and collected more than 4,000 toys.

ACDelco Powers Up Its Fleet Battery Portfolio

ACDelco has released two new fleet battery part numbers in its continuing effort to provide fleet servicers a broader variety of battery choices. Both batteries carry an 18-month free replacement warranty, and are designed with a special lead (Pb) paste and density that helps enable them withstand the heavy-duty cycling of over-the-road (OTR) truck fleets where there are no idle laws.

Automotive Lift Institute Releases 2013 Vehicle Lifting Points Guide

This updated guide is a quick-reference single-source manual for lifting point information as recommended by the vehicle manufacturers. The 60-page Lifting Point Guide (LP-G) for domestic and imported cars and light trucks uses more than 200 undercarriage images to cover the most recent 23 model years.

Welcome 2013 With New Employees

Start the New Year off on the right foot by filling those open positions at your company!