Technician Wins 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in Raybestos Brand Brakes Spring Brake Promotion
Technician Preston Cremeans won the grand prize in the Raybestos brand brakes Spring Brake 2005 promotion, a 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS worth more than $28,000.
Automotive Lift Institute Offers Updated Safety Tips
The Automotive Lift Institute, Inc. (ALI) announces the availability of a new ALI "Safety Tips" placard. This updated Safety placard boasts a new technical appearance designed to enhance visibility and the awareness of the need for automotive lift safety by shop personnel.
SKF Receives Supplier of the Year Award from NAPA Under Car Sales Group
SKF recently received recognition from NAPA’s Under Car Sales Group as its 2005 Supplier of the Year. NAPA honored SKF for the support it provides the Under Car Sales Group through marketing materials, customer service and product sales support.
Timken Becomes Official Technical Partner of Joe Gibbs Racing
Timken has entered into an agreement with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) to become an official technical partner of the NASCAR racing organization. The partnership, which provides product development and technical engineering support, will be leveraged across JGR’s multiple team operations in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Busch Grand National Series and Craftsman Truck Series.
Tap Emotions During National Car Care Month
Smart marketers know that consumers are paying for a feeling or an experience. That’s why a flower shop might use the slogan, "She’ll kiss you like never before" instead of "Rose special $29.99." They’re tapping consumers’ emotions and turning it into dollars.
Management: Competition for Tomorrow’s Technicians Intensifies
Here’s the headline in my local paper, "Construction skills in high demand. Industry intensifies recruiting of high schoolers." The article goes on to say that many trade groups and employers are actively recruiting high school students to fill the growing need for plumbers, bricklayers, drywallers and other traditional trades.
Tech Tip: Knocking Noise Coming From Isuzu’s A/C System
A knocking noise coming from the A/C system of a 1992 Rodeo (UC) model (produced before 12/16/91, equipped with factory- or port-installed air conditioning), when the A/C is running may indicate that the A/C system is overcharged.
Tech Tip: Rust and Corrosion May Be Culprit When Signs Point to Faulty DIS Modules
A vehicle towed into a shop is a "no start." Preliminary troubleshooting leads a technician to suspect the culprit may be a faulty DIS (Distributorless Ignition System) module. So the module is bench tested using the ignition module tester, but the results show the component seems to be working fine. The DIS module is placed back on the vehicle and the troubleshooting continues.
ASC Offers Advice on Selling Water Pumps
Typically, when a customer wants information on a water pump, you can be assured that it’s for real. It is not a comparison-shopping request that might end in a sale. Instead, it is a catastrophic failure and chances are the contact will end in a sale.
Performance Friction Becomes First Brake Supplier to Have All Three Brake Components on Winning Daytona Car
Performance Friction recently announced that it has become the first brake supplier in history to have to designed and manufactured all of the major brake components featured on a winning Daytona 24 car.
Dodge to Ignite Mid-Size SUV Market: Introduces All-New 2007 Dodge Nitro
The Dodge brand – which is no stranger to creating innovative automotive products and features – is spicing up the mid-size SUV segment with the 2007 Dodge Nitro, a new sport-utility vehicle whose bold and aggressive styling matches its dynamic performance.
Charity Event Gives Fans Chance to Race Against Top NHRA Drivers on Infineon Raceway’s Kart Track
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing stars Ron Capps, Cory McClenathan and Gary Scelzi will battle for supremacy on Infineon Raceway’s lightning-quick kart track on Saturday, March 4, 2006, and 50 lucky race fans are invited to join them.