The Gates Corp. Raises $160,000 For Ronald McDonald House Charities
The Automotive Aftermarket division of The Gates Corp. has raised $160,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). The Gates community came together to exceed initial fundraising goals through two different program components. Gates “Building Blocks” kits, which contained items to help build business at professional service centers in the U.S. and Canada, were sold through
Gates Introduces New System Repair Initiative
The Gates Corp. has introduced “Be System Smart,” an approach to automotive maintenance that focuses on making complete system repairs. Be System Smart is Gates’ call to action to technicians and consumers to evolve their mindset and think holistically about their vehicles’ systems. When components wear, they put the entire system at risk. Serpentine belts
The Gates Corp. Releases NaviGates 2.0 Mobile App
The Gates Corp. has released version 2.0 of the NaviGates mobile app, an automotive service app that enables users to easily search for belt routing diagrams and Gates OE-quality aftermarket parts by vehicle category, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), keyword and OE/competitor part number interchange. This 2.0 update features a new look and several new attributes
Gates Partners With Ronald McDonald House Charities To Raise $150,000
The Automotive Aftermarket division of the Gates Corp. has announced an official partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), through which it hopes to raise $150,000 for the charity by Dec. 1, 2014. The official partnership kicked off on Aug. 1 with two main program components – the offering of a business-building kit for repair
Gates Offers New Spanish Online Training Program
The Gates Corp. has unveiled a new, free online training program for Spanish-speaking aftermarket professionals in the U.S. The program, “Acelera Tu Conocimiento” provides valuable education for this audience to help them to improve the quality of repairs. “Acelera Tu Conocimiento” is a video training program that provides information on vital automotive maintenance procedures. The
Gates Introduces New Micro-V Aramid Belt
The Automotive Aftermarket division of the Gates Corp. has announced the introduction of the new Micro-V Aramid belt. The new Gates Micro-V Aramid belt is a high-strength, high-performing, OE equivalent for accessory drive belt drives on specific vehicles with demanding engines. According to Gates, the new Micro-V Aramid belt features stronger-than-steel aramid cord in place
Gates Training Offers Bonus Prizes To ASA Members
Automotive Service Association (ASA) education member Gates is now offering ASA members a free training and education program called “Acceleration Sessions.” The Acceleration Sessions online video training series can be located at gatesprotraining.com, and each quarter features new topics. After watching a short educational video, members who pass a brief quiz may receive a dining
Gates Corporation Announces Release Of 200 New Automotive Aftermarket Parts
The Gates Corporation, a global, diversified manufacturer of industrial, automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket products, recently announced it has expanded its extensive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) quality automotive products line with more than 200 new part numbers covering numerous late-model vehicles.
Gates Announces New Online Training Program
The Gates Corp. has announced the launch of its new Acceleration Sessions training series. The sessions feature information on critical systems such as fuel, accessory belt drive, cooling and timing systems. After each video, participants take a short quiz where a passing grade of 70 percent will earn chances to win prizes like NASCAR trips and tool packages, as well as instant dining cash.
Gates Releases 181 New Automotive Aftermarket Parts
The Gates Corp. has expanded its OE-quality automotive product line with 181 new part numbers covering millions of late-model vehicles. The announcement includes new turbocharger hose kits for Ford applications and small-diameter, textile-covered fuel line hose.