Fire Destroys Helena, MT, Repair Shop
A fire on Tuesday destroyed Hazen Auto Repair & Custom Exhaust in Helena, MT. When firefighters arrived, employees were busy removing items from the shop. According to a news report, an employee was working on a vehicle in the shop when the fire started.
New Know Your Parts Informational Website Seeks Repair Professionals’ Input
Know Your Parts, the industry awareness campaign initiated by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), recently announced the launch of its new informational website for repair professionals and a drawing for a $500 Snap-on gift card for one lucky automotive aftermarket “end-user” who submits suggestions at the site.
Franchitti Earns $2.47 Million for Winning 96th Indy 500
Dario Franchitti earned $2.47 million from an overall purse of more than $13 million for his victory on Sunday in the 96th Indianapolis 500. The Scotland native became just the 10th driver to win “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” at least three times. He also won in 2007 and 2010.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Crew Chief Steve Letarte Captures MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ Award at Charlotte
Steve Letarte, crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 88 National Guard – An American Salute/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, received Federal-Mogul’s MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award after the 88 car posted its seventh top-10 finish in eight races in Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Charlotte (NC) Motor Speedway. The No. 88 team, which had just 12 top-10s in all of 2011, stands fourth overall in Sprint Cup points.
WIX Filters Meets Customer Education Needs with Institute of Filtration Technology and eLearning Center
WIX Filters continues to provide product training and education on the latest filtration technologies to customers by providing a hands-on, classroom experience at the WIX Institute of Filtration Technology in Gastonia, NC, and online courses through its eLearning Center.
Federated to Sponsor Sept. 8 NASCAR Sprint Cup Race in Richmond
The NASCAR Sprint Cup “Race Before the Chase” will have a new sponsor this season. Now called the Federated Auto Parts 400, the “Chase” will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Richmond International Raceway and will be televised nationally on ABC.
iATN Waveform Library Exceeds 30,000 Files
The International Automotive Technicians Network (iATN) Waveform & File Library recently exceeded 30,000 vehicle-specific files, all uploaded by iATN members based on their real-world automotive repair experiences. The extensive library includes waveforms, scan data images, component photos and other vehicle-specific images, documents and videos.
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Mudlick Mail Expands Free Lead Tracking Program
Direct mail provider Mudlick Mail announced it is expanding its efforts to help clients measure the effectiveness of their marketing campaigns. The company, which serves automotive repair shops, is now providing every customer with a free call-tracking service that logs and records calls generated by that client’s direct mail program.
New Performance Plumbing Catalog from Russell Performance
Russell Performance, a division of Edelbrock LLC, offers a complete line of Advanced Fluid Transfer Systems, all outlined in a new catalog available for 2012.
ShowMeTheParts.com Partners with ExtremeWrench on Web Catalog
ShowMeTheParts.com has partnered with ExtremeWrench.com to offer electronic cataloging to independent repair shops via the ExtremeWrench portal. ExtremeWrench.com currently reaches more than 160,000 members.
Bosch Releases New Part Finder App for iPhone and iPad
Bosch has just released a new, free app that enables anyone with an iPhone or iPad to find the correct Bosch part number for spark plugs, wiper blades, oxygen sensors, fuel pumps or battery chargers, as well as accessories for virtually any vehicle operating in the U.S. and Canada.