MACS Issues Reminder on Refrigerant Usage in Mobile A/C Service
The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide strongly recommends the use of a refrigerant identifier during mobile A/C service to inform the technician of the chemical content of the refrigerant in a mobile A/C system and to verify the content and purity of refrigerant purchased in cylinders.
2011 SEMA Show Registration Now Open
Attendee and media registration for the 2011 SEMA Show is now open on the show’s website. The annual trade-only event takes place Tuesday-Friday, November 1-4, 2011, in Las Vegas, NV.
Financial Insights from a Successful Shop Owner
As many of you know, it takes a lot more than excellent mechanical knowledge to run a successful automotive repair business. In fact, you could have the best mind in the world for vehicle service and diagnostics, but, at the end of the day, you need at least a nodding acquaintance with what it takes to turn a profit.
Federal-Mogul Offering ‘Smart Choice’ Consumer Rebates on ANCO Wiper Blades
Consumers can save up to $20 this spring and get a clearer view of the road ahead when they upgrade their driving visibility with ANCO wiper blades from Federal-Mogul Corporation.
2011 Raybestos Rewards Program Now Includes Free Training
The Raybestos Rewards Program pumps its educational muscle … giving technicians an even stronger selling advantage. In addition to the free branded POS kit and automatic enrollment in the “Gimme a Reward” box top program, professional repair facilities and their technicians now receive free online training.
Faulty Tire Repair Brings $22.8 Million Court Award
A bad tire repair and a lack of proper repair training led to a record $22.8 million award to the estates of a couple killed when a tire repair failure caused a rollover accident.
CCAR’s ‘GreenLink Shop’ Roster Grows by Eight
CCAR has named eight auto repair facilities in Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina and Washington State as receiving its “GreenLink Shop” recognition in February.
Business Maintenance for Peak Performance: Internal Analysis Will Rev Up Your Business, Part 2
In Part 1 of this article, we discussed how shop owners should follow a routine of daily monitoring and maintenance to ensure that performance is meeting business targets. Now, we turn to monthly, quarterly and annual checks to keep your business running smoothly and profitably all year long.
Raybestos Brand Releases Time Saving Quick Reference Guide
Affinia Global Brake and Chassis with its Raybestos brakes – a member of the Affinia family of brands – makes it easier for technicians to locate today’s most frequently used part numbers. The new Quick Reference Guide is a time saving identification tool for technicians servicing 2000-2011 vehicles.
Affinia Reports Successful Outcome to National Institute of Justice, Michigan State Police Brake Pad Performance Evaluation Project
According to Affinia, Raybestos brand police brake pads took the lead in the outcome of test results.