North Carolina Senate Bill Dilutes Vehicle Safety Inspection Program
North Carolina state Sen. Stan Bingham, R-Dist. 33, has introduced legislation that would harm the North Carolina state safety inspection program by exempting new vehicles from testing for their first six years. North Carolina Senate Bill 123, titled “Eliminate Motor Vehicle Safety Inspections,” was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce.
2011 Raybestos Rewards Program Now Includes Free Training
The Raybestos Rewards Program pumps its educational muscle … giving technicians an even stronger selling advantage. In addition to the free branded POS kit and automatic enrollment in the “Gimme a Reward” box top program, professional repair facilities and their technicians now receive free online training.
Advertising Campaign for Repair Shop Goes Awry When Glasses Were Never Delivered
First Quality Import in Wilmington, NC, was forced to contact a local TV station for help when a company they hired to help promote their business failed to deliver 1,200 glasses to a local restaurant. The repair shop had paid $1,300 to have their advertisement printed on the glasses. The advertising company has promised to provide a refund.
Road Racing Veteran Boris Said to Drive Federated Car at NASCAR K&N Series Race
Veteran road racer Boris Said will take the wheel of the Federated Auto Parts car for the June 25 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race at the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA.
Raybestos Brand Introduces New Brake and Chassis Coverage for Audi, BMW and VW
Late model brake and chassis products from the Raybestos brand – a member of the Affinia family of brands – are being released this month for Audi, BMW and VW.
Bosch ‘Evolution’ Bracketless Wiper Blades Clean Better in Snow, Ice and Spring Rains
Driving in winter as it becomes early spring brings special challenges in visibility. Snow, ice and sleet can be difficult to wipe clear, while the sudden change to heavy spring rains can be daunting. Plus, snow and ice can build up in the framework of conventional wiper blades, causing streaking and compromising wiper blade effectiveness. All this can make driving conditions dangerous due to obstructed vision.
Hungry for Tools? Tell Us Your Top 5 Favorites
Send in your list of your five favorite tools and equipment that help you most in the shop, and you could be chosen to win a $25 restaurant gift card. From scan tools to flashlights, impact wrenches to on-car brake lathes or computer systems – tell us your Top 5 Tools, complete with descriptions on why the tools are your favorites, and your photo.
Man Arrested for Leaving Repair Shop without Paying
A customer at Rhodes Auto Repair in Destin, FL, had $487.07 worth of repairs done to his vehicle. He told the co-owner of the business that his brother and mother would stop by later to pay the bill. However, before the bill was paid, he drove off in the vehicle. He was arrested and charged with felony larceny.
Federal-Mogul Offering ‘Smart Choice’ Consumer Rebates on ANCO Wiper Blades
Consumers can save up to $20 this spring and get a clearer view of the road ahead when they upgrade their driving visibility with ANCO wiper blades from Federal-Mogul Corporation.
Enjoy an Experience of a Lifetime with Federated’s ‘Start Your Engines’ Battery Sweepstakes
The winners of the Federated “Start Your Engines” sweepstakes will receive an all-expense paid trip for two to the Federated 300 Nationwide Series race in Nashville on July 23 as well as the opportunity to participate in the Ken Schrader Driving Experience at the Nashville Superspeedway on July 24.
Raybestos Racing Brakes Become Roush Fenway Marketing and Technical Partner
Roush Fenway Racing announced a multi-year marketing partnership with Raybestos that will see its four NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams run Raybestos brake packages, beginning with short track and road course events in 2011. While Raybestos has provided Roush Fenway with brakes for many of its 291 NASCAR wins and five NASCAR championships, 2011 marks the beginning of a larger technical and marketing partnership.
‘Light ‘Em Up 2011!’ Spark Plug Rebate Rewards Installing Premium Bosch Spark Plugs
Now could be the time for your customers to save money on fresh spark plugs for their vehicle and enjoy improved driving performance and efficiency. Once again, Bosch is offering motorists the opportunity to get cash back by mail when they install Bosch premium spark plugs, and, at the same time, enjoy the benefit of a properly tuned vehicle that performs better, runs more efficiently and saves money at the gas pump.