Goodyear Bends Rule for Auto Heater Hose
Goodyear Engineered Products has introduced a universal heater hose system to help auto parts retailers and installers eliminate thousands of inventoried parts, while improving service, according to Todd Hechler, marketing manager for Goodyear automotive replacement products.
Dave Bellaver Joins ATK As Post Sales Support Services Manager
Dave Bellaver has been named post sales support services manager for ATK North America. In this position, Bellaver will be responsible for ATK’s warranty departments in both Santa Ana and Dallas, TX. These responsibilities include customer care, support service, inspection, reception and future development plans in the department.
ATK Promotes Dave Bellaver to Post-Sales Support Services Manager
Dave Bellaver has accepted the position of post-sales support services manager for ATK North America. In this position, Bellaver will be responsible for the warranty departments in both Santa Ana, CA and Dallas. These responsibilities include customer care, support service, inspection, reception and future development plans in the department.
Modine Produces 1,000,000th Engine Cooling Module for DaimlerChrysler Plant
Modine Manufacturing Co. announced its Toledo, OH, assembly plant reached an important milestone, producing its 1,000,000th engine cooling module for DaimlerChrysler’s Jeep Liberty. The Modine Toledo plant is one of seven sequenced-parts delivery (SPD) suppliers to DaimlerChrysler’s Toledo North Assembly Plant, located only five miles north.
Get a Jump on National Car Care Month at Free AAPEX Seminar
Get a jump on planning for April’s National Car Care Month by learning how to plan and execute consumer vehicle check-up events at a free seminar presented by the Car Care Council during AAPEX. The seminar will be held from 8 to 9 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 3 in room 302 of the Sands Expo Center. All attendees will receive a complimentary DVD with step-by-step instructions on how to host both small and large vehicle check-up events. Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council, which directs the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign, will lead the seminar.
Car Care Council Supports ‘Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day’
The Car Care Council is helping to drive home the importance of a properly maintained brake system during ‘Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day,’ conducted by the National Society of Professional Engineers on Oct. 10.
Executive Interview with Mac McGovern, Director of Training, KYB America
A successful independent shop owner for more than 30 years, Mac McGovern joined KYB as director of training in August of this year. Considered one of the aftermarket’s leading trainers and advisors, McGovern is implementing KYB’s innovative Ride Control Solutions from KYB program, which is helping to develop the understanding and co-operation between manufacturers, distributors and service centers in order to improve business practices and better take care of motorists’ needs.
Carcare.org Consumer Web Site Now Features Activant Service Intervals Database
Activant Solutions Inc., a provider of vertical ERP solutions, and the Car Care Council have announced that the extensive Activant Service Intervals vehicle maintenance database is now available for use by consumers through the carcare.org Web site.
Car Makers Cut Free Maintenance
In an effort to trim costs, car makers are eliminating their free-maintenance programs — a move that could cost drivers thousands of dollars in additional upkeep over the life of a vehicle. Now, however, a growing number of manufacturers — including some of the same brands that kicked off the free-maintenance movement more than a decade ago — are requiring new customers to pay for maintenance services like oil changes, tire rotations and other routine tasks that used to be free.
Satisfied Brake Products Wins Growth Strategy Leadership Award in North American Friction Materials Aftermarket
Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, North American Brake System Parts Aftermarket — Friction Parts, selected Satisfied Brake Products as the recipient of the 2005 Growth Strategy Leadership Award for successfully increasing sales and expanding its customer base in the highly competitive North American friction materials aftermarket.