ASE Discontinues Some Certification Tests
The last opportunity to take a regular or recertification P3, P9, or Engine Machinist test will be the 2010 Fall testing administration in November, which will extend ASE certification credentials in the affected areas to 2015.
General Automotive Announces Joint Venture to Develop and Market Next-Generation Fuel Cell Technology
The joint venture, now called Green Cell Inc., will also advance the development of next-generation oxygen sensors and igniters.
Carley’s Corner: The Pitfalls of Extended Warranties
New car warranties keep getting longer and longer, much to the dismay of the aftermarket.
The Week in Review (March 1-5, 2010)
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New ‘FMSmartChoice.com’ Web Site to Offer Consumers Info on Common Automotive Repairs
The FMSmartChoice.com site includes detailed information to help consumers better understand the basic function of several major vehicle systems and components. Vehicle owners researching a specific repair can explore the advantages of choosing high quality replacement parts that were engineered specifically for their vehicles. The site also includes details on a variety of special offers available with the purchase of leading Federal-Mogul replacement products.
Midas Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results
Company says fourth quarter traffic was up 20 percent.
Federal-Mogul ‘Smart Choice’ Campaign to Feature Special Offers
Designed to reinforce the message that longer-lasting, better-performing replacement products are today’s best option for consumers, the Smart Choice campaign now includes special offers featuring Federal-Mogul’s premium Wagner ThermoQuiet brake pads and shoes, ANCO wiper blades and Champion spark plugs.
Shop Owner Wins New Truck and Training Through O’Reilly ‘First Call All-Stars’ Contest
The promotion rewarded shops with various prizes for every 50 invoices that included Wagner ThermoQuiet, MOOG, Precision or Fel-Pro parts. Six finalists were chosen to travel to Federal-Mogul Technical Education Center in St Louis, Mo., where they received three days of training courtesy of Federal-Mogul.
The Week in Review (Feb. 15-19, 2010)
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Sears Auto Centers Introduces New Franchise Business
Sears creates opportunity for former franchise car dealers to capture aftermarket parts and service sales.