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How Much? The Car Isn’t Worth Putting Money Into …

How many times have we heard this objection? I have to admit that in some cases it may be true. However, the tragedy last November in the Northeast may have an effect on our customers’ decisions to invest in vehicles that they think have little or no value.

Can Your Auto Repair Business Run Without You?

I received a distressing email the other day from a fellow shop owner. The shop owner stated in his email that he was scheduled for surgery the next day, and asked if I knew of a tech who was looking for temporary work. He went on to say that his other tech (a full-time police officer), works at his shop between shifts, and with him out of commission due to surgery, he will need help in the shop. This shop owner fills in when the tech is working at his other job. This shop owner has been in business for more than 25 years and is well into his 50s. What’s wrong with this picture?

A/C Update: The Case Against HFO-1234yf ‘Heats Up’

Volkswagen head Ferdinand Piech has now ended the silence that had fallen on the automotive industry following Daimler’s announcement of its plans to withdraw from using HFO-1234yf in future vehicles.

SAE International Cooperative Research Project Offers Update On R-1234yf Refrigerant

The SAE International Cooperative Research Project (CRP1234-4) team recently established to perform an updated engineering review of R-1234yf refrigerant usage in vehicles has issued on update on its progress.

New Raybestos Brand Ball Joints Released For Late-Model Imports

Raybestos brand chassis parts – a member of the Affinia family of brands – has added ball joints to the Raybestos chassis catalog for select 2012-2013 models.

New Raybestos Brand Brake Pads And Rotors Released For Late-Model Import Applications

Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of Brake Parts Inc. – has added model year 2013 brake catalog listings for select makes and models.

New Digital Menu Board Available To ACDelco Program Members

ACDelco is offering Professional Service Center and Alliance Jobber Program participants and distributors a new ACDelco Digital TV Menu Board configured specifically for ACDelco customers. A new addition to the ACDelco Image Program, the specially configured boards are designed by 10FootWave, a provider of customized digital infotainment solutions for business.

Bosch Mastertech VCI Scan Tool Now Supports Tech2WIN, Provides General Motors OEM Diagnostics

Bosch’s Mastertech VCI (M-VCI) aftermarket scan tool now provides OEM level diagnostics for General Motors vehicles by supporting the General Motors Tech2WIN application. This is a powerful addition to M-VCI’s diagnostics capabilities which already boasts two industry leading aftermarket diagnostics applications – ESI[tronic] 2.0 (pronounced “Easy-tronic”) which provides coverage for European and Korean vehicles and the award-winning Shop Foreman Pro software which provides Asian and domestic coverage, said the company.

Bosch Commits $340,000 To Help Superstorm Sandy Relief Efforts

The devastation from Superstorm Sandy has had a significant impact on much of the East Coast, leaving thousands of individuals with substantial damage to home and property. After hearing of the tremendous losses faced by many affected communities, Bosch has committed $340,000 in funding and in-kind donations to help the victims of this natural disaster.

Federated Member KOI Auto Parts To Host Annual Cavalcade Of Customs

KOI Auto Parts and Federated Auto Parts are teaming up again to host the 53rd annual Cavalcade of Customs and Training Expo in Cincinnati, OH. The annual extravaganza is scheduled for Jan. 11-13 at the Duke Energy Convention Center.

Federated Announces ‘Shop Of The Year’ Award Program

Will your shop be the Federated “Shop of the Year”? Federated is now accepting nominations for the first Federated “Shop of the Year” award. Entries must be submitted by January 15, 2013.

New Raybestos Brand Tie Rod Ends Released For Popular Domestic Applications

Raybestos brand chassis parts – a member of the Affinia family of brands – has added tie rod ends to the Raybestos chassis catalog for select 2012 models.