Federated Member Vaca Valley ‘Goes Green’
With high gas prices leading to higher operating costs, Federated member Vaca Valley Auto Parts decided to take action. The Fairfield, CA-based company has added four Prius C Hybrids to its delivery fleet, resulting in immediate savings.
Mitchell 1 Offers Free ProDemand Online Training
Mitchell 1 is now offering free online training sessions for its ProDemand repair information software to help customers optimize navigation and get the most out of the product for their businesses. Join Mitchell 1 experts every weekday at 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST (9 a.m. and 2 p.m. PST) for a 30-minute product overview, including real-world look-ups, followed by an interactive session where users can ask specific questions.
Car Care Council Hosting Largest-Ever Vehicle Check-Up Event
The largest-ever consumer vehicle check-up event will be hosted by the Car Care Council in conjunction with the 49th Annual Northwood University International Auto Show this October in Midland, MI.
Bosch Announces Winner Of ‘The Gut Check Challenge’
Bosch has announced that Mike Collins of Jourdanton, TX, is the winner of the “The Gut Check Challenge” – an online competition sponsored by Bosch Spark Plugs and held from June 6 to July 18 on Facebook.
MACS Announces Fall Mobile A/C Boot Camp
The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide has announced the dates for its fall Mobile A/C Boot Camp. The two-day boot camp is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Sept. 29 at the MACS Worldwide training facility in Lansdale, PA (suburban Philadelphia).
Executive Interview: Mike Allen, Vice President, Federated Auto Parts
Mike Allen began his career in the automotive aftermarket as a district sales manager for Raybestos, calling on NAPA. After 17 years with the brake company, he joined Federated Auto Parts as vice president to work alongside some of the most respected leaders in the industry.
Quick Check Diagnostics Available From AVI
Instructor Jim Wilson has put together a must-have class for every technician out there. This class will help you when it takes longer to diagnose a job than you would like. It covers a step-by-step approach to engine diagnostics. The class provides in-depth coverage on scanners, labscopes, graphing meters and low amp probes.
Can Your Customers Find You Where They Are Searching?
What is mobile marketing and why do you need to know about it? That’s a question I have been asked a lot lately. In this column, I want to give you an introduction to the world of mobile marketing.
Editor’s Notebook: Preventive Maintenance Equals Safety, Dependability And Road Readiness
With gas prices falling and consumers more likely now than a year ago to be taking driving trips and vacations, there’s no better time than during the summer months to promote preventive maintenance services at your shop, to get your customers’ vehicles “road ready.”
ACDelco Now Offers Licensed Power Tools
ACDelco has just introduced a licensed lineup of more than 60 power tools and accessories, including impact, ratchet and torque wrenches, drill/drivers, polishers, grinders and work lights – available in air, cordless and digital models. ACDelco also offers inspection cameras in both 6-volt alkaline battery and 12-volt lithium-ion battery versions, and accessories such as chargers, batteries and camera cables.
Bosch ‘DistancePlus’ Oil Filters Are Designed To Go The Distance
Many folks find taking a road trip more fun than coping with the hassle of air travel. Long lines at airport check-in counters, intrusive safety measures and unpredictable flight cancellations can try anyone’s patience. On the other hand, if you elect to drive to your vacation or holiday destination, it’s crucial that you take the time to check your car before you put it to the test.
Exclusive Bosch Connector System Expands Oxygen Sensor Coverage
Many different vehicles use oxygen sensors that are functionally identical but differ slightly in the electrical connector. Bosch, the company that invented automotive oxygen sensor technology nearly 40 years ago, now offers an exclusive system of oxygen sensors with “pigtails” that allow a small number of these sensors to be fitted to a large number of vehicles, with identical-to-OE performance, the company says.
