Repair Shop Owners Report Increase in Business
Repair shop owners in the Greensboro, NC, area that were recently interviewed by a reporter from WFMY News 2 are reporting that business is up this year as more and more people are realizing that is it cheaper to repair their vehicles than to buy a new one.
Ohio Shop Owner Builds Business Based on Trust
While Tony Kelley, owner of Kelley’s Auto Service in Rittman, OH, credits his business’ success to factors such as people holding on to their cars longer and newer cars coming out of warranty, his clientele told a local reporter that the reason there is a steady stream of new customers bringing their cars to Kelley’s is “Trust.”
Let’s Connect: Rotary Lift Now Active on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
Shop owners and technicians who rely on Rotary Lift vehicle lifts now can interact with the company through Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
New Jersey Shop Owner Restores 1934 Race Car
Artie Conk, owner of Artie’s Summit Garage in Summit, NJ, discovered a 1934 open-wheeled race car at a friend’s house. The car was in pieces and scattered around the property. Conk has rebuilt the vehicle using Model A and Model T parts and says that it can now reach speeds above 90 mph.
Installing Raybestos Brand Brakes Earns You and Your Customers Cash … and a Possible Trip to Vegas for Champion’s Week
As the Chase for NASCAR Sprint Cup races toward the top prize, Raybestos Brakes – a member of the Affinia family of brands and the Official Brakes of NASCAR – help technicians, consumers and race fans hit the jackpot with a “Race for the Cash” rebate and sweepstakes promotion.
Texas Dealer Sued Over Two-Tire Sale, Accident
A Texas tire dealership and its parent company are being sued by the family of a woman killed in a hydroplaning accident, claiming the dealer should have told the woman that buying only two new tires was not safe.
Time Running Out to Lock in Discounted Hotel Rates for AAPEX
AAPEX attendees should act now to lock in discounted early-bird rates at many Las Vegas hotels ranging from 10 to 30 percent. AAPEX organizers have also negotiated the elimination of resort fees at most hotels resulting in additional savings of up to $20 per night.
Federated Member Midway Auto Supply Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The store got is name because Henry Levine’s in-laws had a sign he could use – the one from the former Midway Theater in Dallas. Fifty years later, that name, Midway Auto Supply, is synonymous with first class customer service in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area when it comes to auto parts. On July 31, Midway Auto Supply celebrated its 50th anniversary party with its customers.
All the Tools You Need for a Successful Fall Car Care Month
The Car Care Council’s Fall Car Care Month Tool Kit is now available to aftermarket companies and organizations. The kit has all the tools needed to celebrate Fall Car Care Month in October and can be found by visiting their website.
New ANCO Wiper Blades Catalog Features Expanded Late-Model Coverage, Comprehensive New Rear Wiper Product Line
Federal-Mogul Corporation has released a new ANCO wiper blade master catalog featuring coverage of hundreds of additional automotive applications as well as a comprehensive new line of integral rear wiper blades. The ANCO brand is “The Clearest Choice in Wiper Blades.”
ASE Announces New Certification Testing Partner
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) recently announced that the organization has signed an agreement with Prometric to deliver ASE certification tests in their proctored computer-based testing centers. The move represents only the second time ASE has changed testing partners in its 38-year history.
New Raybestos Professional Grade Packaging Makes Selling Easier
New packaging for Raybestos Brakes – a member of the Affinia family of brands and the Official Brakes of NASCAR – will be released later this fall. The new Raybestos Professional Grade packaging was redesigned to unleash the power of clear communication. Compelling facts and attention-grabbing visuals provide the product validation technicians need to confidently sell a premium brake job.