Raybestos Brand Releases Time Saving Quick Reference Guide
Affinia Global Brake and Chassis with its Raybestos brakes – a member of the Affinia family of brands – makes it easier for technicians to locate today’s most frequently used part numbers. The new Quick Reference Guide is a time saving identification tool for technicians servicing 2000-2011 vehicles.
Federated to Sponsor Ken Schrader Racing ARCA Team in 2011
Federated Auto Parts will sponsor the Ken Schrader Racing ARCA team in 2011. The Federated Auto Parts car will be driven by one of the fastest rising stars in racing, Tom Hessert.
Fed Commission Ready to Tackle Speculators
Reacting to consumer and business complaints about fast rising fuel and food costs, the federal government is moving toward limiting speculative trading of certain commodities.
The Training and Education Value Proposition
Whether you are a business owner or an individual, continuous education and training improves your return on investment. The key is to have a plan that can be implemented and measured.
National Car Safety Inspection Standards Proposed
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX) introduced a new bill that would establish national standards for state-level vehicle safety inspections. House Bill 229 – the Michael Jon Newkirk Transportation Safety Enhancement Act of 2011 – would require states to establish minimum annual vehicle safety inspection programs or lose specific federal funds.
Car Care 101 Workshop Teaches Women Basics of Auto Repair
Mountain Mechanical repair shop in Durango, CO, recently held a workshop for women who were interested in learning more about their cars. The women learned everything from how to check and refill the oil, coolant and brake fluid to what a muffler does and how an alternator works. They were also given tips on how to find a good technician and told what rights they have as customers.
Customer Steals Own Jeep from Repair Shop
A customer of an auto repair shop in Colonie, NY, stole his own Jeep from the shop. The Jeep had been in for service after being in an accident. The owner of the Jeep cashed the $3,700 insurance check instead of paying the repair shop for their work. He then reported the Jeep stolen and filed a $22,000 insurance claim.
Federal-Mogul Introduces ANCO Winter Blades for Vehicles Equipped with OE Profile-Style Wipers
Federal-Mogul has introduced a line of ANCO Winter Blades for vehicles fitted with original equipment profile-type wipers. ANCO Winter Blades are now available for a full range of foreign-nameplate and domestic applications.
Roof of Georgia Auto Repair Shop Collapses Under Weight of Snow
The weight of the snow on the roof of Greg Stanley Automotive, located in Rome, GA, caused the roof to collapse onto four vehicles that were inside the service bays. The owner of the business will have to find another building to continue to operate the repair shop.
Owner of Connecticut Repair Shop Arrested for Not Having License
Officials from the Hartford Police Department, Hartford Fire Department and the state Department of Motor Vehicles converged on Cecil’s Auto Electric in Hartford, CT, Monday morning and arrested the co-owner of the repair shop for operating a garage without a license.
Shop Owner Offers Advice to Customers for Dealing with Cold Weather
Jim Doyle, owner of General Auto Repair and Tire in Hendersonville, NC, recently told a local newspaper reporter that the cold winter weather is taking a toll on his customers’ vehicles. “Cold weather causes a lot of rubber parts and plastic parts to break,” he said.
New York Invoice Disclosure Legislation Introduced
New York state Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky, D-16, has introduced New York Senate Bill 1218 relating to vehicle repair shop guarantees. The bill requires that motor vehicle repair shops provide certain information regarding invoices and work guarantees.