True Test Engines Begins Single-Unit Distribution
Orient Engine, a manufacturer of Japanese engines, recently announced the opening of True Test Engines, a separate business unit developed specifically to meet the needs of independent repair facilities and new car dealers.
Management: Loss Leader, Lost Cause?
It seems like there are always certain services that are routinely performed by repair facilities at a loss. Sure, they might generate enough revenue to pay for the direct expenses of doing the job, such as parts and technician labor, however, they often fail to make their needed contribution to the overhead expenses of owning the shop to begin with. It’s that failure to contribute to the bottom line profits that make the service a "loss" to the company.
Odds and Ends: NYPD Blue Gets Some New Muscle
The New York Police Department is adding some muscle to its car fleet with 15 police versions of the 2006 Dodge Charger. In a flip of irony, this late-model Charger is kin to the 1969 model made famous as “The General Lee,” and was best remembered for outrunning a hapless sheriff in The Dukes of
A/C Update: Diagnosing Rodent Damage
DuPont Announces the Development of Next Generation Refrigerants
Aftermarket Update
Mac Tools Sweepstakes Gives Away a ‘Ride To Remember’ Columbus, OH — Mac Tools has announced its Mac Card “Ride To Remember” sweepstakes with a grand prize of a 2006 Mustang Convertible crafted exclusively for Mac Tools by renowned car designer Chip Foose. The sweepstakes, which kicked off March 1, will run for five months.
Thomson Delmar Learning’s Chilton Labor Guide Offers Hundreds of New Labor Operations
Thomson Delmar Learning, a provider of tailored learning solutions for customers in the educational, computer and professional markets, and part of The Thomson Corporation, recently announced the release of the Chilton 2006 Labor Guide Manuals and the Chilton 2006 Labor Guide CD.
WIX Filters Named Vendor of the Year by Auto-Wares Inc.
WIX Filters earned top honors at the recent Auto-Wares 2006 annual marketing conference, with the filter manufacturer receiving the prestigious Vendor of the Year award for outstanding overall performance.
National Cylinder Head Specializes in Completely Rebuilt Cylinder Heads Made of Aluminum and Cast Iron
Cylinder heads are available for both import and domestic vehicles for only $199. Most heads are complete with cams, lifters, rocker arms, valves and springs. National Cylinder Heads’ $199 cylinder heads offer top quality in rebuilt cylinder heads with fine craftsmanship.
Volvo Provides 400 U.S. and Canadian Dealerships with Snap-on Vantage PRO Diagnostic Systems
Volvo Cars of North America will provide more than 400 of its U.S. and Canadian dealerships with the Snap-on Vantage PRO component diagnostic system, according to Mary Gilmour, tool and equipment manager for Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. In addition, 80 Vantage PRO systems have been earmarked by Volvo for its field technical staff and service training schools.
Walker, Dynomax Brands Offering ‘Muffler Money’ Gift Cards for Qualifying Sales in March and April
Automotive service shops installing Walker and DynoMax cat-back exhaust systems in March and April can earn retailer gift cards for each qualifying sale through the Tenneco Expert Plus "Muffler Money" promotion.
Monroe Kicks Off 90th Anniversary Celebration with $90 Consumer Offer on Shocks and Struts
Monroe’s 90th anniversary promotion enables consumers to receive $20, $50 or $90 certificates payable for any additional automotive service at a participating location when they purchase Sensa-Trac, Monroe Reflex, Gas-Magnum or Quick-Strut products during the program period.
ASE L1 – Advanced Engine Performance Test Updated
Time waits for no man, nor does technology. That’s particularly true when talking about advances in automotive emission control technology. In order to keep up with these changes, ASE is launching an updated version of the L1 – Advanced Engine Performance Test this spring.