Matco Tools Partners with Summer Blockbuster G.I. Joe: Retaliation to Offer Ultimate GI Joe Adventure and Giveaways
Matco Tools has teamed up with the upcoming blockbuster movie, G.I. Joe: Retaliation to offer exclusive promotions including an all-expense-paid adventure trip to Las Vegas, free movie tickets and free G.I. Joe: Retaliation themed gear. While the movie premiers in theaters nationwide on June 29, Matco’s promotion begins on May 19 with a series of contests and specials.
Honeywell Friction Materials Replaces E-Catalog System to Provide Improved, Centralized Data System
In an effort to further increase the effectiveness of its catalog management system, Honeywell Friction Materials has upgraded to a new state-of-the-art system offered by Solenium Group. In addition to managing the application data, the new system’s capabilities dramatically increase the product information available to customers and trading partners.
ExtremeWrench.com and Partners Sponsor Independent Repair Shop Seminar
ExtremeWrench.com and many of their rewards partners sponsored the May 2012 Independent Repair Shop Summit this past weekend. More than 100 attendees from around the United States gathered to learn about the latest BMW and MINI OE diagnostic tools from industry leading technologists.
Federated Member Woodbury Automotive Opens New ‘Super Pick-Up’ Location
Longtime Federated member Woodbury Automotive has announced the opening of its new “Super Pick-Up” parts facility located in Hillside, NJ.
2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 to Pace 96th Indianapolis 500
The 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will lead the starting field of the 96th Indianapolis 500 to the green flag on Sunday, May 27, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With 638 horsepower, the Corvette ZR1 is the most powerful production car ever to serve as the Pace Car during the Indianapolis 500.
California Shop Owner Sentenced to Jail for Performing Unnecessary Repairs
A shop owner in Redwood City, CA, has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $1,116.22 by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). According to the article, an undercover vehicle was equipped with a new alternator and alternator belt. The alternator had been unplugged so it would not charge the battery. Instead of simply plugging in the alternator, the shop owner told the operator it was not working and the belt was old. He charged the operator $442 for a new alternator and belt which he did install.
Get Your Business Rolling with Snap-on Roll Cab and Roll Cart Offer
If you want to get your business “rolling” this spring, Snap-on has an incredible offer for its customers. For a limited time, when you purchase a Snap-on Masters Series Roll Cab (KRL1022C) you will receive a free Snap-on Three-Drawer Roll Cart (KRSC33) and a guaranteed $1,000 trade-in.
VDO REDI-Sensor Now Covers More Than 80 Percent of Vehicles With Only Three TPMS Sensors
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, manufacturer and supplier of VDO OE-engineered TPMS replacement parts, has added a third multi-application TPMS sensor to its REDI-Sensor line, expanding the total application coverage to more than 80 percent of TPMS-equipped vehicles on the road today in North America.
DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee Ramps Up Production for Stop/Start Starters
DENSO is ramping-up for the production of stop/start starters at its DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee (DMTN) plant in Maryville, TN. The new starters, due to hit U.S. roads later this year, will help improve fuel efficiency by cutting the engine when the vehicle is at a stop or in other idle traffic situations. The new production line will result in approximately 75 positions over the next two years, DENSO says.
Tech Tip: Subaru A/T Temp Light Flashing, But No DTCs Stored, Erratic Shifting Complaint
If you encounter a late-model D4AT-equipped vehicle with an erratic shifting complaint, and possible a DTC P0712 in memory, there may be a poor connection in the transmission wiring harness. There have been cases of open circuits or high resistance isolated to the white plastic pass-through section of the transmission harness or the harness itself. It’s important to note that the P0712 may not be set when the condition occurs.
New Reality TV Show Based On Female Car Mechanic
Oakes Entertainment and Pam’s Motor City are proud to announce “Car E.R.,” a new reality series starring Pam Oakes and the employees of Pam’s Motor City in Fort Myers, FL. Sponsored by ACDelco, “Car E.R.” follows Pam, Peter (her long time fiance) and the rest of the gang at Pam’s Motor City as they deal with tricky automotive repairs, esoteric customers, and serious attitudes within the shop. Of course, not everything’s a problem, and there’s a lot of fun and good times, too.
Connect Live with Kevin Harvick Tuesday Night via Federal-Mogul’s #ChampionChat Campaign
Do you have a question you’d like to ask NASCAR Sprint Cup driver and Champion brand spokesperson Kevin Harvick? Federal-Mogul will provide the opportunity Tuesday, May 8, at 7 p.m. via its innovative #ChampionChat social media campaign on Twitter, TweetChat.com and the VYou.com conversational video site.