Customer Files Lawsuit to Get Car Back from Repair Shop
A Houston, TX, area repair shop filed a lien to foreclose on a customer’s vehicle after he failed to pay a $2,895.21 repair bill. The defendant claims that an agreement was made not to repair the vehicle if the repair bill was going to be more than $1,200.
MACS Offers Two New Training Clinics
The training of technicians in the proper service and repair of mobile air conditioning systems is at the heart of the Mobile Air Conditioning Society’s (MACS) Worldwide mission. MACS offers two new training clinic curriculums for 2011; Mobile A/C System Temperature Testing and the 2011 Mobile A/C Update Clinic.
Arizona Repair Shop Opens New Seven-Bay Facility
Gasoline Alley recently opened its brand new facility in Green Valley, AZ. The new shop, which is next to its previous location, features seven service bays as well as a sophisticated exhaust system, evaporative coolers to keep the shop cool during the summer and a waste oil heating system for the winter.
Catalytic Converters Stolen from Memphis Repair Shop
Thieves in Memphis, TN, cut through a fence and stole catalytic converters off at least nine vehicles at Classic European Motors. In addition, TVs, a stereo and even the tires and wheels were taken from the vehicles.
Make National Car Care Month Your Business Resolution
Looking for a way to bolster your business in the new year? By making a resolution to conduct a community car care event during National Car Care Month, your business will reap the benefits, according to the Car Care Council.
Hankook Recalling Tires Due to Sidewall Concerns
NHTSA announced that Hankook Tire America is voluntarily recalling some of its Hankook Dynapro AS radials due to concerns with “less than expected sidewall performance.” The recall impacts 17,729 tires in size P265/70R17S. NHTSA had no information about production dates or effected DOT codes.
Don’t Assume That Person is Qualified to Handle Your Social Media
There seems to be a common misconception in the business world that because “new media” involves technology, college-age people are automatically qualified to manage it. Don’t make this mistake! At the very least it could cost you wasted time and resources. Potentially, it could wreck your company’s hard-earned reputation.
MACS Trade Show Space Sold-Out
Exhibitor booth space is sold-out at MACS 2011 Convention and Trade Show coming up January 27-29, 2011 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Currently, there are 108 exhibitors in 172 booths, a 10 percent exhibitor increase from 2010. Nineteen exhibitors are new to the MACS Trade Show.
Bosch Offers Extraordinary 10-Year Warranty on KTS 340 Diagnostic Tool System
Robert Bosch LLC has announced that it is backing its recently introduced KTS 340 diagnostic tool with an extraordinary 10-year limited warranty on parts and labor, demonstrating the company’s confidence in the durability and reliability of this state-of-the-art diagnostic tool.
2011 North American International Auto Show to Feature Full Floor, Ride and Drive and 30-Plus Worldwide Debuts
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will open its doors in just a few short weeks with an anticipated 30 to 40 worldwide debuts from automotive manufacturers around the globe.
ANCO Contour Direct-Fit Profile-Style Wipers Now Cover 98 Percent of Market with Just 10 SKUs
Premium ANCO Contour direct-fit original equipment replacement wipers from Federal-Mogul now feature an innovative “Master Connection System” that covers 98 percent of the market with just 10 part numbers.
Raybestos ’32 Roadster Pickup On Display at Petersen Museum
Recently, the Raybestos ’32 Roadster Pickup – built by Troy Ladd and his team at Hollywood Hot Rods – went on featured display at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, CA.