ASA Honors Member Achievements At 2014 Celebration Of Excellence
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its Celebration of Excellence Aug. 1 at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Mich. – a site located close to ASA’s NACE | CARS 2014 events in downtown Detroit. The annual awards dinner honors the achievements of ASA members and its industry partners. Dan Risley, ASA’s president and executive
Motorist Assurance Program Hosts Free Brake Safety Awareness Month Inspections
Participating Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) member service facilities are hosting free brake safety inspections during Brake Safety Awareness Month across the country to help teach local drivers about proper brake system safety and maintenance. Drivers can take advantage of free brake safety awareness inspections at participating MAP facilities in their area throughout the month of
Wagner Brake Coverage Expanded To Hundreds Of Additional Applications, Millions Of Registered Vehicles
The Wagner Brake brand from Federal-Mogul Motorparts recently added product coverage for more than 440 applications representing approximately 40 million registered vehicles. Featured in the www.FMe-Cat.com electronic catalog, this additional coverage includes premium Wagner ThermoQuiet brake pads and shoes as well as Wagner rotors, drums and hydraulic components. In addition to new coverage, Wagner has introduced new product attribute
AAPEX 2014 Mobile App Features New Products, Exhibitors And Walking Map
The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) 2014 Mobile App offers many new features to help buyers plan while on the go for the event, easily navigate the show floor and grow their business while at AAPEX. AAPEX is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev.,
Bosch Unveils ChooseTheRightInjector.com
Bosch has announced the launch of a new customer awareness initiative designed to help diesel vehicle owners and technicians make the right choice when purchasing replacement injectors for vehicle service. The cornerstone of the initiative is a new website, ChooseTheRightInjector.com, which offers in-depth information on a variety of key topics.
AAPEXedu To Offer Three New Customized Programs And More Than 40 Sessions
This year’s AAPEXedu will address the most difficult challenges facing attendees by offering three, all-new customized programs and more than 40 education sessions, all at no cost to attendees. The 2014 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) is set for Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nev., with AAPEXedu
Federated Car Care Customers Get Ready To ‘Get Dirty With Kenny’
Five lucky Federated Car Care customers have been chosen as the winners in the annual Federated “Get Dirty with Kenny” sweepstakes. These winners will get the chance to dirt track race against NASCAR and dirt track icon Kenny Schrader at the Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Mo. The contest winners will begin their “Get Dirty”
MOOG Introduces New Parts, Tools For More Than 14.5 Million Passenger Vehicles
The MOOG Steering and Suspension brand has introduced 19 new replacement parts and time-saving alignment tools for more than 14.5 million North American passenger vehicles. MOOG products are manufactured by Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp. The latest MOOG products include complete front strut assemblies for 1998-’06 Volkswagen Beetle, Golf and Jetta models; a
AVI To Provide Technicians With $1 Million In Free Training
AVI (Automotive Video Innovations) is giving back to the automotive community that has given so much opportunity to the Florida-based video company. To carry out that mission, AVI reports that it is pledging to give away $1 million worth of training to students, technicians, shop owners or teachers with the desire to expand their automotive
AAPEX Attendees: Your Vote Counts
The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) is asking attendees to participate in an all-new voting process at this year’s event to determine the winning entries in the 2014 New Product Showcase. AAPEX is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Monday, Nov.
Federated T-Shirt Tuesdays Returns To Facebook
If you are looking for a new t-shirt for your summer wardrobe, look to Federated. Every Tuesday through August, Federated will announce 10 winners of NASCAR Sprint Cup Federated Auto Parts 400 t-shirts. To enter, visit Federated on Facebook and click on the T-Shirt Tuesdays contest. “Our Facebook contests have become very popular with Federated
ACDelco Enhances E-Commerce Capabilities
ACDelco has announced enhancements to its e-commerce offerings. Mobile capability with VIN scanning and the ability to accommodate unlimited users are the latest enhancements for independent service centers that use ACDelco WIP, the brand’s online parts ordering system. ACDelco says these improvements are the first of many upcoming plans that are the result of moving