It’s Vacation Season – Take Care Of Your Customers
Summer is here, and that means vacations. Meet with your techs and advisers and put together a strategy for ensuring that your customers’ cars are prepared for summer driving and for road trips. Try creating and promoting a “Summer Vacation Road Trip Package”. Emphasize to your customers the need to ensure that their cars are
Bosch Adds To Braking, O2 Sensor, Ignition Coil, Filter Lines
Bosch has expanded its portfolio of part numbers for select product lines. A total of 47 new part numbers has been added to the Bosch offering in the braking, O2 sensor, ignition coil and oil filter lines. Bosch QuietCast Brake Pads and Bosch Blue Brake Pads Thirty-four new Bosch QuietCast and Bosch Blue Brake Pad
NACE/CARS Announces Technology & Telematics Forum Schedule
As the NACE/CARS event draws closer, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) encourages anyone involved in the industry to attend the Auto Alliance Innovation Technology & Telematics Forum, taking place Friday, Aug. 1 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. The Forum will begin with a morning discussion titled, “Where is Vehicle Technology Headed and What
ASE Industry Education Alliance Announces Special Instructor Recognition
The ASE Industry Education Alliance has announced a new Instructor Recognition program. Thirty-two members of the inaugural class of recognized automotive instructors will be honored at the upcoming ASE Industry Education Alliance Instructor Training Conference July 28 through Aug. 1 at The Alexander Hotel in Indianapolis, Ind. “The ASE Industry Education Alliance is proud to
The 2014 Aftermarket Telematics Challenge Now Accepting Applications
The Aftermarket Telematics Challenge, sponsored by the Auto Care Association, is now open for 2014 and accepting applications from makers of auto care products that offer the benefits of a connected vehicle from an auto care solution. The annual competition recognizes the winner with $10,000 of scholarships in their name. Scholarships are awarded by the
ACDelco Power Tools Control Torques With A Pre-Programmed Digital Clutch
ACDelco Power Tools has introduced ETC – Electronic Torque Control tools, including the ARI2060 1/2” Super-Torque Impact Wrench with Digital Clutch specifically to prevent the risks of over-torque or unbalanced tightness for wheel applications. With five preset torque settings, plus another setting at maximum, technicians can control torques easily by a pre-programmed digital clutch just at
Auto Care Association Digital Auto Care Factbook 2015 Features Extended Industry Forecast
The Auto Care Association’s recently released Digital Auto Care Factbook 2015 and the Digital Auto Care Factbook & Lang Annual 2015 feature an extended Industry Forecast through 2017 provided by IHS Automotive, driven by Polk. With the very positive economic view for the United States, the auto care industry is expected to continue its participation
Doug Greenfield Joins Elite Worldwide As Business Development Coach
Award-winning shop owner Doug Greenfield has joined Elite Worldwide as its newest business development coach. Greenfield will utilize his 33 years of industry experience to provide one-on-one business-building guidance to other shop owners throughout the U.S. After starting his career with Chrysler, where he helped several dealerships go to the top, Doug saw an extraordinary
Federated Member S&W Supply Celebrates 80th Anniversary
Longtime Federated member S&W Supply, based in Hays, Kan., is celebrating its 80th anniversary. “We want to congratulate everyone at S&W Supply on 80 years of great success,” said Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. “S&W Supply has been a valued Federated member for almost 30 years and we want to thank the Bickle family for their
NHTSA Won’t Push Tire Aging Regulations
From Tire Review NHTSA has decided that it will not tackle the issue of tire aging, turning its attention instead to “coordinating a promotional and educational initiative to raise consumer awareness about tire aging issues and how to prevent these types of failures.” The agency, which said it has been investigating the impact of age on
Young Auto Care Network Group To Host Networking Program During AAPEX
The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG), a program of the Auto Care Association, is hosting the Young Professionals Program during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Wednesday, Nov. 5 at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. Professionals in the auto care industry under the age of 40 are encouraged to attend to learn key
GM Recalls: The Death Of The TSB As We Know It?
The recent onslaught of recalls and investigations will have repercussions for years and they will impact your shop. After looking at recent Technical Service Bulletins (TSB), I think these recalls may have scared some OEMs from issuing TSBs, or any corrective action, because they could be the start of a lawsuit, bad PR and maybe