New Study: Women Would Rather Go To The Dentist Than A Repair Shop
Most consumers (83 percent) continue to ‘feel’ overcharged in the auto repair process and rank the experience of going to the repair shop/dealership to get their car repaired on a par with going to the dentist (with women preferring the dentist), according to a new consumer survey from AutoMD.com.
Young Technician’s Symposium To Debut At CARS
Automotive service and repair shop owners will not want their young technicians to miss this unique symposium at this year’s Congress of Automotive Service and Repair (CARS) event, which will be held in Detroit July 30-Aug. 2. It was designed specifically for the young technicians who shop owners believe have the skills to be all-star technicians.
Federated Member Vaca Valley Auto Parts Celebrating 40th Anniversary
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Vaca Valley will be conducting several promotions for its customers. June is NASCAR month as several loyal customers will be the guests of Vaca Valley at the Sonoma Raceway for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race.
NATEF Announces 2014 Scholarship Recipients
The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), in collaboration with the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Fund, recently announced the recipients of three scholarships.
‘Pick Your Pickup’ In New Federated Car Care Sweepstakes
The Federated Car Care “Pick Your Pickup” Sweepstakes has begun. Hundreds of prizes will be awarded and the grand prize winner will have the choice of deciding between a fully restored 1949 pickup or an innovative 2015 pickup.
CARS 2014 Is All-New
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is reporting that much of this year’s Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) will be all-new. Cars have changed and so has CARS, said Donny Seyfer, ASA’s chairman-elect. ASA sponsors CARS, which this year will be held July 30 through Aug. 2 in Detroit, as part of Industry Week.
ASA Mechanical Division Meets With NHTSA Administrator
On May 29, a group from the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) mechanical division leadership met with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) acting administrator to discuss the importance of vehicle safety inspection, as well as advancements in vehicle technology.
Trade Associations Challenge Consumer Reports Story
The Auto Care Association, Automotive Oil Change Association, Service Station Dealers of America and Tire Industry Association have sent a joint letter to the editors of Consumer Reports (CR), rebutting their May 20 article – “How a Cheap Oil Change Can Cost You in the Long Run” by Jon Linkov – that promotes a 2012 technical bulletin from Kia warning consumers not to use non-OEM filters.
Schwartz Performance Building Raybestos Brakes 1971 Camaro
Following up on the excitement surrounding its 2013 promotional giveaway vehicle, the Raybestos Rattlesnake off-road Toyota Tundra built by Addictive Desert designs, the company today formally unveiled plans for its 2014 giveaway project already underway: a Raybestos-edition 1971 Camaro RS “G-Machine,” built with a Pro-Touring sensibility.
I-CAR Gold Class And ASE-Certified Shops Rewarded At NACE/CARS
Collision and Service Repair facility personnel who belong to an I-CAR Gold Class business or hold the ASE Blue Seal certification will receive a 50 percent discount on the training and conference sessions at NACE/CARS 2014. In addition, any individual who is currently I-CAR Platinum or an ASE Master Technician will be entitled to the same 50 percent discount.
AAPEX Attendee Webinar Connects Branding To Actual Results
“Real-World Branding for Profit,” a free AAPEXedu attendee webinar slated for Wednesday, June 11, at 4 p.m., EST, will show how branding is a strategic and tactical tool that can help businesses cut through the clutter in today’s world of “sameness” and commoditization of features and benefits.
ASA Members Eligible For Huge Savings On Mopar TechAuthority Subscription
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is extending its offer for ASA members to subscribe to Mopar’s TechAuthority Online at a huge discount. Back by popular demand, ASA members who missed the initial sign-up deadline are now eligible to enroll for a 10-month subscription to receive TechAuthority access through May 4, 2015, with an activation date of July 2, 2014. The cost for the 10-month, full-access subscription is only $100, and ASA members must sign up for the ASA benefit by June 30.