Consumer Finds HEMIPRO Automotive Task Light on Six-Lane Highway and it Still Works
They say good deeds reap rewards, but the good Samaritan deed of Paul Ferguson had a surprising chain of events after the Utah resident pulled his car over to retrieve what he originally thought was a steel pipe laying in the middle of a six-lane state highway overpass of Interstate-15 in Salt Lake City, UT. Once retrieving it however, the 15-inch-long pipe turned out to be a newly-designed automotive task light recently introduced by Cliplight Mfg.
Sunpro’s Faze CompetitionEL Gauges Meet the Uncompromising Standards of Demanding Enthusiasts
For sport compact, performance car and diesel truck enthusiasts who demand the best for their vehicles, Sunpro offers the Faze CompetitionEL tachometer and gauge line.
A/C Service Just Got Much Easier with Cliplight’s Valve Core Remover
Cliplight’s Valve Core Remover (#312) works without losing vacuum. With individual high-side and low-side bodies for convenience, the VCR kit allows for servicing both high-side and low-side R-134a ports. There’s no need to attach a high-side head or low-side head to a common body.
News Update: Automotive Distribution Network Announces ‘Repair America’ Sweepstakes Winners
Parts Plus has announced the major prize winners of the “Repair America” sweepstakes promotion for professional service dealers. Throughout June and July, when service dealers were given the opportunity to win prizes in this special promotion, more than 62,000 entries were returned to headquarters, with an additional 7,500 entered online through www.partsplus.com. The winner of
AAMCO Unveils Eco-Green Initiative to Promote Cleaner Running Cars and Centers
AAMCO, the world’s largest chain of transmission service centers, recently introduced Eco-Green Auto Service Certification, a new program designed to protect the environment, reduce vehicle emissions, and promote alternative fuels among the thousands of motorists AAMCO serves annually.
NUCAP to Get NRS Brake Technology ‘Out to the Street’
NUCAP Industries Inc. recently announced a broadcast-based advertising campaign for its revolutionary NRS anti-delamination and noise abatement product line. NRS projects metal teeth into the brake pad friction material, locking the pad to the plate and preventing any delamination. Other pads can delaminate due to the breakdown of the adhesive bond between friction and plate.
Grote Industries LED Arrow Turn Signal Lamp First Such Offering on Market
Shining a more piercing, brilliant light, Grote Industries’ new LED arrow turn signal lamp recently made its official debut, becoming the first such turn signal option on the market. The large, bright amber LED arrow signal lamp gives drivers of vehicles following tankers and other trailers crucial, extra time to notice them making a turn.
News Update: Adrian Smith Appointed GM of Brembo North America
Brembo North America (BNA) recently appointed Adrian Smith as general manager of its North American operations with responsibility for its three offices in Costa Mesa, Detroit and Charlotte, NC. Previously, Smith served as technical director of Brembo SpA based in Curno, Italy, where he was responsible for a staff of 240 engineers and core engineering
Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Ken Peavy, owner Peavy’s Garage Katy, TX www.peavys-garage.com Peavy’s Garage is a family-owned and operated shop, AAA approved since 1970. We also have Peavy’s Tire & Automotive in Houston. About five years ago, we discovered BG products and equipment, which increased our business by 30% and profits greatly. General service techs operate the equipment, which
Beck/Arnley Introduces New Identity Campaign
Beck/Arnley is pleased to announce it has re-launched the Beck/Arnley brand to reflect the company’s mission of providing professional technicians with the crucial parts needed to repair foreign nameplate vehicles. The "You Just Know When Something is Genuine" identity campaign consists of a re-designed website.