Special Offer Extended for Fall Car Care Month Point-of-Sale Kits
To encourage more industry participation during Fall Car Care Month in October, the Car Care Council is extending a special offer. For a limited time, the council’s “Be Car Care Aware” point-of-sale starter kit will be offered at $59, a 25 percent savings. The kit contains materials to enhance community car care events throughout the year and can be easily ordered online.
Raybestos Brakes Gets Latest Sweepstakes Prize from Hollywood
The star of the show for this summer’s sweepstakes campaign is a one-of-a-kind Raybestos ’32 Roadster Pickup. The sweepstakes has been developed to help technicians celebrate the racing heritage and reliable performance of Raybestos brand Brakes and Chassis parts.
Consumers Keeping Their Smaller Vehicles But Maintain Desire for Luxury, According to Experian Automotive
The mix of vehicles on U.S. roads is moving more toward small to midsize vehicles and vehicles with premium/luxury amenities, according to Experian Automotive’s just-released analysis as of March 31, 2010.
SEMA Urges Senate to Pass Small Business Lending Bill
SEMA urged the United States Senate to pass H.R. 5297, the “Small Business Jobs and Credit Act,” which passed in June and would create a $30 billion fund to provide banks with less than $10 billion in assets access to capital to lend to small businesses.
Registration Open for 12 New University of the Aftermarket Online Distance Learning Courses
The University of the Aftermarket is now registering participants for 12 new online Distance Learning courses that enables busy aftermarket professionals to continue their progress toward an AAP or MAAP certificate.
Are You Ready for More Business?
Develop a checklist to make sure you are ready to take full advantage of the massive population of vehicles on the road that need engine work.
Register Now for the SEMA Show and AAPEX
The 2010 SEMA Show and AAPEX, both of which are held the first week of November in Las Vegas, are open to auto-related buyers, technicians, retailers, dealers, manufacturer’s reps and other specified categories.
House Approves Small-Business Lending Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 5297, “The Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010,” by a vote of 241-182.
Pennsylvania DEP Accepting Applications for Nitrogen Tire Inflation Grants
Pennsylvania automotive service providers can now apply for financial assistance to purchase and install systems that will help their customers get better gas mileage and increase the life of their tires by inflating them with nitrogen.
Independent Shop Owner Worried ‘Right to Repair’ Bill May Raise Repair Costs
Chris Lapierre, owner of Lapierre’s Auto Repair in Attleboro, MA, believes the “Right to Repair” bill is a step in the right direction, but he is concerned that the cost of new software and machines may result in higher repair costs for his customers.