ALLDATA Posts White Papers
ALLDATA announced that it has placed all of its white papers on its Web site – www.alldata.com. The white papers cover such subjects as TPMS, Preventive Maintenance, Shop Management Systems, Hybrid Technology, Advanced High Strength Steel, The Value of OEM Information and more. "As the provider of manufacturers’ repair information to the mechanical and collision
Permatex Web Site Updates Provide New Online Resources for Technicians and DIYers
Permatex has launched a newly updated version of its Web site, www.permatex.com. Among the new features are individual “how-to” videos for Permatex Windshield Repair Kit, Rear View Mirror Adhesive Kit and Headlight Lens Restoration Kit. These step-by-step videos provide instructions and tips that can be used by both professionals and first-time DIYers, alike.
Fifteen Technicians Receive Early Prizes in Remy’s ‘Conquer the Canyon’ Sweepstakes
WINCHESTER, Va. — Fifteen lucky automotive technicians can now enjoy the latest audio and video entertainment on their own premium iPod Touch players thanks to their early entries in the “Conquer the Canyon” sweepstakes promotion from Remy International. The “Conquer the Canyon” promotion, which continues through Sept. 30, enables technicians to earn sweepstakes entries for
Keystone Announces New Summer Aftermarket Rewards Promotion
Pomona, Calif. – Keystone Automotive has announced that Aftermarket Rewards customers can now earn 250 bonus points for every 10 Keystone codes they redeem, as part of the new “Sizzlin’ Summer Deal.” According to Keystone Director of Marketing Services Mary Kunz, “The ‘Sizzlin’ Summer Deal’ is just one of many earning opportunities that we offer
Tomax and WHI Solutions Announce Product Integration
SALT LAKE CITY — Tomax Corp., a provider of real-time merchandising and store execution applications and services, has announced the integration of WHI Solutions’ eCatalog and eCommerce modules into its own Retail.net and Customer Experience Architecture (CXA) solution. CXA is a retail management application for automotive service businesses. The addition of WHI’s integrated eCommerce module
NASCAR and UTI Foundation Establish Brienne Davis Scholarship Fund
NASCAR and the UTI Foundation established the Brienne Davis Scholarship Fund for women seeking an automotive technical education. Davis, a Universal Technical Institute (UTI) graduate and NASCAR Sprint Cup official, died tragically earlier this year at age 28, and is honored by this scholarship created to encourage women to seek a career in the automotive industry. The Brienne Davis Scholarship Fund is intended to provide an opportunity for a qualified female student who wishes to attend the NASCAR Technical Automotive Program at the UTI’s NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, N.C. Each year a $10,000 scholarship will be presented to one student to attend NASCAR Tech.
Original Engine Management Launches New Website
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Original Engine Management (OEM) of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has announced the release of its new Web site at www.oemautoparts.net. The Web site promotes the company tagline “OEM: Quality, Fit and Function. Every Time.” The Web site offers information about the company, as well as OEM’s complete product offering for import and
New Online Resource Aims to Bring Transparency to Auto Repair Process
EMERYVILLE, Calif. – A new online company called RepairPal.com hopes to become the “most accurate, relevant and impartial source for auto care and repair available to consumers.” A free service, RepairPal promises to delivers objective, fair service price estimates, an extensive auto shop directory and expert insights from certified mechanics. According to the company, for
Pep Boys Partners with Caroffer.com for ®€˜Hassle-Free®€™ Car Sales
Pep Boys has partnered with Caroffer.com, an online program that provides consumers a guaranteed cash offer for any vehicle they wish to sell, to expand the program into more markets. Currently, caroffer.com is available in 30 markets, but the program will expand to 77 new Pep Boy’s stores in the next few weeks. By July 2008, caroffer.com will be available in more than 200 Pep Boys locations in 38 markets.
Keystone Adds Mirrors to Aftermarket Rewards Product Line-Up
POMONA, Calif. – Beginning July 1, Keystone Automotive customers will be eligible to receive 20 Aftermarket Rewards bonus points for each mirror purchased online at OrderKeystone.com. All customers that have linked their valid Keystone account number to their AMR profile will automatically receive their Click-to-Claim notification email and be eligible to earn points for their
Federated Kicks Off 2008 Aloha Sweepstakes
STAUNTON, Va. – Federated Auto Parts has announced the kick-off of its 2008 Aloha Sweepstakes, which is offered exclusively to eligible Federated Car Care Center members. The grand prize of the Federated Aloha Sweepstakes program is an all-expense paid, seven-day Hawaiian cruise for two. In addition, many other prizes will be awarded such as a
Automotive Oil Change Association Proclaims its Support of Right to Repair Legislation
DALLAS, Texas – The Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA) has announced its support for the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act (HR 2694). “A failure by Congress to enact the Right to Repair Act will threaten the economic well being of convenient, oil change facilities throughout the country,” said Steve Christie, executive director of