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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.

Sleek New SmartLift Trio Superstructure Raises Technician Productivity

The world’s best-selling inground lift has a sleek new superstructure that increases technician productivity with three key developments: greater drive-through clearance, improved lift-to-vehicle clearance, and extended arm reach. Rotary Lift recently unveiled the patent-pending SmartLift Trio superstructure at the NADA Expo.

Mudlick Mail Triples Sales and Customers in 2010

Despite a struggling economy, direct mail service provider Mudlick Mail tripled its sales and customer base in 2010. The company, which caters to the automotive repair industry, grew sales to more than $7 million in 2010. The company’s customer base also increased significantly, expanding from just under 100 in 2009 to more than 350 in 2010.

Things to Consider Before Opening Your Second Shop, Part 3

If you talk with my wife or my clients, you would quickly learn that I have issues regarding control. I want to have control of my life and my future, and knowing the individuals who run automotive service businesses as I do, I know that control of your life, control of your destiny and control of your property is very important to you as well.

New Hampshire Shop Repairs Vehicles to Precision: Dick Horan’s Precision Imports Fixes Vehicles Other Shops Can’t

Precision Imports in Manchester, NH, is a clean, modern vehicle repair facility with nine bays, and housing the latest in scan tool technology to fix a variety of import vehicles for a wide customer base. But when owner Dick Horan opened the doors 31 years ago, the shop could hardly be described as state-of-the-art.

Taking the Mystery Out of Leasing

For the typical shop owner, the world of leasing can seem like a confusing landscape of options and costs. You may have heard conflicting information; some good, some bad, some neutral. I’m going to attempt to clear up this financial maze called leasing and suggest what to avoid and what to pay attention to.

Executive Interview: Michael Proud, Director of Marketing, North America, Federal-Mogul Corporation

Federal-Mogul is a premier global OE and aftermarket manufacturer with such leading brands as ANCO wipers, Champion spark plugs and performance additives, Carter fuel delivery products, Fel-Pro gaskets, MOOG steering and suspension components, National hub assemblies, Sealed Power and Speed-Pro engine parts, Wagner ThermoQuiet brakes, and Wagner lighting products.

Federal-Mogul Expands MOOG Coverage with 81 New Parts Covering Millions of Late-Model Applications

The industry-leading MOOG steering and suspension product line from Federal-Mogul Corporation now features 81 additional high-volume parts covering millions of late-model foreign-nameplate and domestic applications.

Winner Announced for Raybestos ’32 Roadster Matco Tool Chest

Dean Trost of McVille, ND, was the lucky winner of the Hollywood Hot Rods “Signature Edition” Matco tool chest … the first prize in the technician-specific component of the Raybestos ’32 Roadster Pickup Sweepstakes promotion.

Federal-Mogul Expands Brake Coverage with New Wagner ThermoQuiet Ceramic Pads for 2011 Honda Accord

In addition to the new front pads, Federal-Mogul also offers Wagner ThermoQuiet Ceramic rear pads (No. QC1451) with a hardware installation kit for 2011 Accord models.