Great Bear Auto Repair’s Mama Bear Puts Her Own Touch On Long-Time Family Business
Audra Fordin, the fourth-generation owner of Great Bear Auto Repair and Auto Body Shop, in Flushing, NY, is known as “Mrs. Fix It.” Like many owners in the business, Fordin learned about car repair as a child spending her weekends and vacation days taking it all in at the shop, then run by her father, Bill Fordin. “When I was small, I was fortunate to work with both my dad and my grandpa. I learned from the best, first hand,” she said.
Racing Report: NASCAR Belt Technology is ‘On Track’
Goodyear engineer Mike Gregg has played a part of the four-straight championship trophies the No. 48 team has hoisted — not to mention the great racing all NASCAR teams entertain fans with every weekend.
Goodyear Belts Keep Race Teams on Cutting Edge
Goodyear Gatorback belts have been used by NASCAR teams since the early 1980s. Gatorback Poly-V belts are available in about 200 different sizes, providing engine builders and crew chiefs with an infinite number of engine configurations.
Wisconsin Bill Would Allow Repair Shops to Conduct Emissions Tests
A bill that is moving through the Wisconsin State Legislature would allow vehicle owners to get their required emissions tests done at their local repair shop instead of having to go to a testing station.
News Update: ALLDATA Celebrates 70,000 Customers
Customer-Centric Focus Heightens Success ALLDATA held a media day event at its headquarters in Elk Grove, CA, on Apr. 3, to celebrate its latest accomplishment — 70,000 customers — and to spotlight how ALLDATA is helping automotive service professionals boost their business success. ALLDATA President Jeff Lagges and other company executives discussed how ALLDATA is
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Federal -Mogul Aftermarket group awarded “2004 Vendor of the Year”.