ACDelco Wiper Product Promotion Ends Nov. 30
Through Nov. 30, eligible orders of ACDelco wiper products (A08 blades and refills; B08 heavy-duty blades and refills and C08 washer pumps and wiper arms) will receive a discount based on the size of the purchase. Washer pumps cover multiple makes and models including GM, Ford, Chrysler, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Fiat, Volkswagen and Mitsubishi.
New ACDelco CONNECTION Better Links Shops With Parts, Info
ACDelco says it believes finding the right parts to fix customers’ cars – and the technical and business support to do so – should be quick and easy. The new ACDelco CONNECTION, which replaces WIP, is an online parts catalog and stand-alone ordering system for parts sales that also incorporates the latest trade news, business know-how and an opportunity to share trade tips with peers.
Federated Kicks Off Holiday Season At AAPEX With $120,000 Donation To Toys For Tots
With the holidays fast approaching, Federated didn’t waste any time beginning its 2014 Toys for Tots seasonal campaign. With several United States Marines in attendance, Federated CEO Rusty Bishop presented a check in the amount of $120,000 to David Adamson, operations chief for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, during the Federated reception held Nov. 4 at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas.
User-Friendly New ANCO Wiper Blade Catalog Speeds Selection Of Right Blades For Any Vehicle
ANCO Wipers has published a comprehensive new master catalog that helps speed the selection of the right replacement blades and related ANCO products for virtually any automotive, vintage, heavy-duty, specialty and other application.
Car Care Council Women’s Board Names Female Shop Owner Of The Year
Bogi Lateiner, owner, 180 Degrees Automotive Inc., has been named the Female Shop Owner of the Year. Lateiner has grown her business from a one-person operation to a mostly female-staffed million-dollar company without any advertising. Her shop is known for its unique design with a coffee-shop inspired waiting room, and is well-respected by her employees and customers.
Vehicle Manufacturers’ Privacy Principles Fail To Adequately Provide Consumers Control Of Their Car’s Data
Currently, car owners are at the mercy of the vehicle manufacturers as to where information on their vehicle is sent. This includes vehicle diagnostic, mileage and geolocation information. All of this information is sent directly to the manufacturer, and they decide with which third parties to share that information.
Elite To Offer Complimentary Webinar For Shop Owners
Elite is hosting a complimentary webinar, “5 Ways for Shop Owners to Drive Up Sales in 2015!,” at 10:00 a.m. PST on Thursday, Nov 20.
Federated Car Care Contest Winner Picks His Pickup
Federated Car Care Center member Doug Dugger chose classic over contemporary when he picked a fully restored 1949 Chevy pickup as his grand prize in the Federated Car Care “Pick Your Pickup” Sweepstakes. Dugger received his “new” pickup during a reception held on Nov. 4 at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas.
$125,000 ‘Search For A Champion’ Contest Now Open For Entries
The 2015 “Search for a Champion” racing sponsorship contest is now open for entries. Sponsored by Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ iconic Champion Spark Plug brand, the annual contest enables grassroots racers throughout the U.S. and Canada to compete for $125,000 in sponsorships by submitting a 2-minute video profile at www.AlwaysaChampion.com.
AASA/MEMA Brake Manufacturers Council Hosts Open Discussion On Service Professionals’ Needs
Gary Keyes, Donny Seyfer and Diane Larson, independent repair shop owners, engaged in open discussions at the 2014 General Meeting of the Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC) of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), held on Nov. 3, just prior to the official opening of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX).
ASE Announces New Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Certification
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced a new certification category for those involved in servicing hybrid vehicles. The Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist (L3) is a new advanced level certification geared toward technicians who perform diagnosis and repairs on hybrid/electric vehicles. Technicians can register starting Dec. 1, 2014. Testing begins in January 2015.
MAHLE Service Solutions Introduces TechPRO Diagnostic Scan Tool At AAPEX 2014
MAHLE Service Solutions announced TechPRO, a new, versatile, software-based, laptop or tablet-enabled diagnostic scan tool at AAPEX. “At its core, the TechPRO diagnostic scan tool was produced to help professional technicians quickly analyze, diagnose and repair today’s sophisticated computer-controlled vehicles. It is designed to help technicians work smarter, not harder,” said Max Dull, general manager, MAHLE Service Solutions.
