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.
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.”
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.
AAPEX Organizers Expand Education Program
In response to attendee feedback calling for more education and training opportunities at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), the “Inside Track” Learning Forum has been expanded to include 28 education seminars. All sessions will be held over a three-day period in the Venetian in Las Vegas, NV, Tuesday, Nov. 2 through Thursday, Nov. 4.
Memorial Scholarship Fund Established for Larry W. McCurdy
Affinia Group Inc. has established a memorial scholarship fund through the University of the Aftermarket Foundation in memory of Larry W. McCurdy, a long-time leader in the industry and Chairman of the Affinia Board of Directors beginning with the company’s inception in 2004.
Brochure Alerts Motorists to Importance of Diagnostics in Vehicle Operation and Performance
Bosch has released an informative brochure intended to help the motorist understand automotive diagnostics and vehicle flash reprogramming, how they work and why they are very important when servicing most vehicles.
Employee Retention is Key to Continued Success
Companies that build and maintain a superior workforce will have a long-term competitive advantage in their marketplaces. Here are some strategies for doing just that.
Are Fewer Independent Shops Able to Service Today’s Vehicles?
Independent repair shop owners in the Bradenton, FL, area are concerned that vehicle owners will soon be forced to take their vehicles back to the dealerships because independent shops will no longer being able to service today’s high-tech vehicles. One shop owner estimates that he already sends 10 percent of his customers back to dealerships.