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Car Care Council Launches Redesigned Website

The Car Care Council has launched its redesigned "Be Car Care Aware" website. Visitors to the new site will be greeted by a redesigned homepage that is both user-friendly and easy to navigate. The site features a wealth of practical vehicle maintenance and ….

ReFlashing Control Modules

You don’t have to be Microsoft A+ certified to flash reprogram automotive PCMs, but the process requires a certain amount of know-how as well as special tools and access to the latest OEM software upgrades. What’s more, it’s not a risk-free endeavor. Certain precautions must be undertaken before you begin, and there are pitfalls that

OEM Panel Spotlights Training Information Availability at NASTF Meeting

The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Fall general meeting in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 1:30 pm will offer attendees a panel discussion outlining the various training information resources available to the aftermarket ….

AAIA Announces Expanded Education Program at AAPEX

The suite of education sessions offered by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) at this year’s AAPEX in Las Vegas has been greatly expanded and tailored to aftermarket professionals in all segments of the industry. All sessions will be held in the ….

Telematics: Aftermarket Threat or Opportunity?

There was a time when a "Jetsons"-like future seemed just a fantasy. Today, however, the space-age cartoon isn’t far off the mark, at least when it comes to the automotive industry. We may not be driving around in hovercrafts just yet, but with the latest advances in telematics, it doesn’t seem far-fetched. As it stands now, telematics capabilities allow drivers to ….

Mitchell 1’s OnDemand5.com with Google Search Receives More than One Million Hits a Month

Mitchell 1 integrated its OnDemand5.com with the Google search feature in April of 2008. Since then, the site has received more than one million hits a month. OnDemand5.com’s new Google search incorporates features such as Google’s own spell check feature, search results with context information, and a "search suggest" feature that helps users ….

News: ISN Show Draws Record Crowd

Orlando, FL — The ISN 2008 Tool Dealer Expo was held in Orlando, FL, June 27 and 28 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The event attracted 190 suppliers, and nearly 700 tool and equipment distributors. Guests spent the two days visiting with manufacturers, learning about the latest and greatest new products to hit the market,

Engine Tuning & Chassis Upgrades

When car manufacturers come out with a new engine design, some car enthusiasts eye the new technology from a perspective of how to squeeze more performance out of it. The smaller displacement engines that are turbocharged or supercharged tend to be the most likely chosen because of their power-to-weight ratio. When Saab introduced a turbocharged

Behr Hella Service Provides Comprehensive Range of Aftermarket Air Conditioning and Engine Cooling Parts

Behr Hella Service, a North American joint venture for thermal management between Behr and Hella, is now able to provide the U.S. aftermarket with a single source of supply for a comprehensive range of air conditioning and engine cooling parts for European cars and heavy-duty trucks, as well as select parts for ….

Transmission Service and Clutch Replacement Essentials

You’ve probably all heard of the 15-minute clutch replacement time for a classic Volkswagen Beetle. The “fact” that you could pull the engine, change the clutch parts and reinstall everything with just a penknife and screwdriver and do that on the side of the road. Then there are the tall tales of pulling the engine