One in Five Drivers Does Not Properly Check Tire Pressure, Says RMA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that about one in every three cars has a significantly under inflated tire and that 660 fatalities and 33,000 injuries occur every year as a result of low tire pressure-related crashes.
Call for Samples: Car Care Council Requests Examples of Be Car Care Aware Programs
The Car Care Council is encouraging all companies and organizations that have participated in the "Be Car Care Aware" campaign through industry merchandising, marketing or advertising to submit examples of their involvement to the council.
AASP Ramps It Up at Spring Board Meeting
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) board of directors held its spring board meeting on Saturday, March 25, 2006, in Suffern, NY. The meeting, attended by more than 20 affiliate representatives, was held in conjunction with the Northeast 2006 Regional Automotive Trade Show, sponsored by AASP-NJ.
SEMA Auto Salon to Showcase the Latest Products for the Sport Compact Market
Specialty equipment manufacturers and consumers are pushing the envelope when it comes to style, performance, mobile communications and appearance accessories at the SEMA Auto Salon, April 8-9, 2006, at the Fort Washington Exposition Center, Fort Washington, PA.
Babcox Publications Sponsors Car Care Council Women’s Board 2006 Scholarship
The Car Care Council Women’s Board recently announced that Babcox Publications has agreed to be a sponsor of the 2006 scholarship program. Scholarships will be awarded to female students who are pursuing education to prepare themselves for a career in the automotive aftermarket.
It’s Not Too Late to Order Your “Be Car Care Aware” Kit in Time for National Car Care Month
The kits contain National Car Care Month materials that can be used each April, as well as "Be Car Care Aware" signage, consumer education materials and the industry’s comprehensive Service Interval Schedule. The schedule helps consumers track regular vehicle servicing by taking the guesswork out of what vehicle systems need to be routinely inspected and when service or repair should be performed.
Register Your National Car Care Month Vehicle Check-Up Event on www.carcare.org
The Car Care Council recently announced that organizations can register their 2006 National Car Care Month vehicle check events on the Council’s website at www.carcare.org.
ASA, Delphi Activate Online Education Tools
Delphi Integrated Service Solutions’ e-Tech Network, a management and training tool designed to improve service bay efficiency and enhance technician productivity, is now being offered at substantially reduced rates for ASA members.
ASA Announces Web Design, Hosting Benefits for Members
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is offering a new benefit to help members establish and retain an Internet presence. ASA now offers multi-page website design, hosting and online marketing capabilities for its members at affordable, competitive prices.
MACS Issues Mobile A/C Recommended Service Procedures
The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide has compiled a new 24-page document outlining mobile A/C recommended service procedures. The new document, created as a service to the mobile A/C service and repair industry, is available to the general public on the MACS website.
Automotive Lift Institute Offers Updated Vehicle Lifting Points Guide for Frame-Engaging Lifts
The Automotive Lift Institute, Inc. (ALI) recently announced the availability of a new ALI "Vehicle Lifting Points for Frame Engaging Lifts." This updated guide is a quick-reference single-source manual for lifting point information as recommended by the vehicle manufacturers. The 60-page Lifting Point Guide (LP-G) for domestic and imported cars and light trucks uses more than 200 undercarriage images to cover the most recent 20 model years.
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.