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ATMC Announces 2011 Conference Dates

The Automotive Training Managers Council (ATMC) will hold its Annual Conference April 11-13, 2011 at the Inverness Hotel and Conference Center in Englewood, CO, in the Denver metropolitan area. Registration is open to all individuals with an interest in automotive training.

AutoInc. Names Top 10 Repair Shop Websites

AutoInc., the official publication of the Automotive Service Association (ASA), recently selected its annual “Top 10 Automotive Repair Websites” honorees.

Online Journalist Tackles Question of ‘Why Does My Car Repair Cost So Much?’

Tom Torbjornsen, maintenance editor for AOL Autos, has readers ask him all the time about how the price of an auto repair is determined. In this article, Torbjornsen covers the three main criteria used in pricing a repair – labor rate, cost of parts and shop overhead.

Federal-Mogul Introduces New Fel-Pro PermaTorque MLS Severe Duty Head Gaskets

Federal-Mogul has introduced a line of Fel-Pro PermaTorque MLS performance head gaskets engineered to address potential cylinder-head lift issues encountered on some supercharged, turbocharged and nitrous-equipped small-block Ford engines.

June 6-12, 2011 is Automotive Service Professionals Week

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has declared June 6-12, 2011 as National Automotive Service Professionals Week. This year marks the sixth anniversary of National Automotive Service Professional’s Week, created to honor the commitment and dedication of automotive, truck and collision technicians, along with parts specialists and other support professionals who serve the motoring public.

Pickup Truck Smashes into Lobby of Repair Shop

An out-of-control Ford Ranger crashed into the lobby of Minnick’s Auto Repair and Towing in Winchester, VA, on Wednesday. No one was injured, but damage to the shop was significant. A sign on the window of the shop’s service bay instructed customers to “give a shout into the open wall” for service.

Raybestos ’32 Awarded 1st Place at Grand National Roadster Show

Troy Ladd and his team of builders at Hollywood Hot Rods were pleasantly surprised recently when the shop was acknowledged for its work on the Raybestos 1932 Roadster Pickup, receiving a 1st Place award at the prestigious Kragen O’Reilly Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) in Pomona, CA.

New Sealed Power Digital Diamond Profiled Pistons Bring World-Class Precision and Performance to Chevrolet Small-Block Engines

Federal-Mogul Corporation has introduced a broad line of Sealed Power pistons that apply the latest materials, designs and machining processes to the venerable Chevrolet small-block engine platform.

Latest Carter Direct-Fit HI-Performance Electric Fuel Pump Helps Drive Maximum Power in Ford Mustang Engines

Federal-Mogul’s Carter fuel delivery products brand now offers a precision-engineered direct-fit performance electric fuel pump that delivers maximum fuel flow and pressure to a broad range of 1985-1997 Ford Mustang models (excluding 1996-1997 Mustang Cobra).

Federal-Mogul Kicks Off 2011 Smart Choice Campaign with Popular Wagner ThermoQuiet Brakes Consumer Rebate Offer

Federal-Mogul will kick off the second year of its highly successful Smart Choice trade and consumer incentive campaign with an attractive mail-in rebate offer on market-leading Wagner ThermoQuiet brake pads and shoes. From February 23 through May 31, 2011, consumers can receive a rebate of up to $50 per brake job when they choose Wagner ThermoQuiet products.

Federated to Continue Relationship with NASCAR’s Kenny Wallace in 2011

Continuing a successful relationship that began last season, Federated Auto Parts will be a sponsor of popular NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace and his race team in 2011.

Bosch WBE 4420 Wheel Balancer Features LCD Interface with User Programmable Hot Keys, Wheel Illumination and Laser Weight Placement

Superior wheel balancing service requires an easy-to-use interface and fast “floor to floor” cycle time while preserving balance precision. The features of the new WBE4420 LCD-based wheel balancer are designed with these important benefits in mind.