Federal-Mogul Launches Several New MOOG Chassis Parts, Expands Coverage of Asian and European Models
With an array of premium repair solutions – including exclusive Problem Solver designs – the MOOG brand offers the aftermarket’s most complete steering and suspension product line, according to Federal-Mogul.
Be Careful with Your E-mail
We’ve all sent and received email messages by mistake. Whether they’re sloppy, misleading or just plain indecipherable, they all scream the same thing: unprofessionalism.
Federal-Mogul Adds Brake Pad Coverage with Wagner ThermoQuiet Ceramic Pads for 2011 Ford Mustang
The latest expansion of Wagner coverage includes premium ThermoQuiet Ceramic front (#QC1464) and rear (#QC1465) pad sets for the 2011 Mustang, offered with complete hardware kits.
Massachusetts Repair Shop Sells 1,705 $10 Oil Changes on Groupon
Mike Pederson, owner of Mike’s Automotive Services in Somerville, MA, has always tried to take advantage of all the latest marketing offerings that are available for small businesses. The shop has a website, a blog, a Twitter feed and a Facebook page. In October, the shop ran a coupon on Groupon for $10 oil changes. They sold 1,705 oil changes.
ASE Launches ‘Get the Lead Out’ Campaign
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced it will switch from written to all-computer-based testing starting in July.
Georgia Repair Shop Giving Away Car
Hickory Flat Highway Automotive in Canton, GA, is giving away a 1995 Honda Civic to a person or family that is in need of a reliable means of transportation. Employees of the shop repaired the Civic using parts that were supplied by their local parts store.
CCAR’s ‘GreenLink Shop’ Roster Grows by Eight
CCAR has named eight auto repair facilities in Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina and Washington State as receiving its “GreenLink Shop” recognition in February.
Raybestos Releases New Alignment Catalog
A new Alignment catalog for Raybestos brand Brakes – a member of the Affinia family of brands – is being released this month. The new catalog includes alignment parts coverage for domestic, import, passenger car, light-duty trucks, SUVs and hybrids, with model coverage as late as 2011.
National Car Care Month: A Great Business-Building Opportunity
April is National Car Care Month and there is no better time to improve your customer relationships while at the same time growing your business. Each year, $50 billion in vehicle maintenance and repairs go unperformed. That’s a lot of service, repair and parts sales sitting on the sidelines because so many consumers don’t know what needs to be done to their vehicle and why it’s important.
ASA Opposes Proposed Georgia Automotive Repair Tax
Legislation has been proposed in the Georgia House of Representatives that would create a sales tax on many services of small businesses. If passed, the bill, House Bill 385, would create a new sales tax on the labor costs on services performed by automotive repair facilities.
Consumers Can Save Up to $20 Per Set of Champion Spark Plugs Through Latest Federal-Mogul ‘Smart Choice’ Offer
Federal-Mogul’s comprehensive “Smart Choice” promotional campaign now includes a special offer that can save consumers up to $20 on a set of Champion automotive replacement spark plugs.
New Bosch A/C Refrigerant Handling Systems Offer Speed, Accuracy, Reliability and Automated Operation
Bosch’s new ACS 620 and ACS 625 Digital A/C Refrigerant Handling Systems are fully automated, accurate and user friendly, and are fully compliant with the J2788 standard. Featuring a swivel control turret housing with an LCD display and easy-to read gauges, the new R134a refrigerant recovery/recycle/recharge systems are equipped with a large 6 CFM vacuum pump, an easy-access refrigerant filter for quick maintenance and patented manifold assembly that increases machine uptime – and therefore shop revenue.
