CARB Tire Pressure Regulation Goes Into Effect
Along with other stipulations, this regulation, commonly known as the Tire Pressure Regulation, will require automotive service providers to check and inflate each vehicle’s tires to the recommended tire pressure rating at the time of performing any automotive maintenance or repair service, as well as to indicate on the vehicle service invoice that a tire inflation service was completed.
MAP Brake Safety Awareness Week Set for Aug. 21-29
Event is in its fourth year.
CARB to Enact Tire Pressure Regulation
The regulation will require automotive service providers to check and inflate the tires of each passenger car brought in for service to its recommended tire pressure rating.
Fifteenth Annual GAAS Looks at the Next Generation of Customers and Employees
The day’s presentations began with three aftermarket service veterans tackling the topic of “How Automotive Repair Service Chains Are Gaining Traction in Today’s Market.” The session was moderated by Barry Soltz, president, AMRA/MAP. Panelists were Joe Biggie, vice president of strategy and development, Just Brakes; Larry Magee, chairman, CEO and president, Bridgestone Retail Operations; and John Warzecha, senior vice president, franchise business development, Midas Inc.
MAP Board for 2009-10 Introduced
The lone new member is Dave Baier (Monro Muffler and Brake), current AMRA chairman, who was installed as the vice chairman of the MAP board.
MAP to Hold Third Annual Brake Safety Awareness Week
During Brake Safety Awareness Week, more than 8,000 MAP participating shops will offer inspections, educate vehicle owners regarding key undercar systems, provide complimentary automotive troubleshooting materials and answer consumers’ preventive maintenance questions.
Delphi Unveils New Service and Training Product Line
The new line features updated service products and 19 new training courses for the automotive aftermarket.
MAP to Introduce Three New Publications During AAIW in Vegas
From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) has announced the addition of three new publications to its program offering. The new publications include brochures titled “The MAP Process” and “Power Steering Systems,” along with a Uniform Inspection & Communication Standards (UICS) manual titled “Routine Inspection Reference Guide.”
ALLDATA Supports Motorist Assurance Program
ELK GROVE, CA — ALLDATA has joined with the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) in its consumer outreach effort to provide uniform standards for automotive repair. Through the Motorist Assurance Program (MAP), the AMRA’s mission is to promote customer satisfaction and high standards of service. ALLDATA provides manufacturers’ service and repair information, shop management
MAP Giving Repair Info to Consumers
Consumers can get a better understanding of the Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) service standards, thanks to a new program allowing them three free look-ups of MAP’s Uniform Inspection and Communication Standards (UICS). The UICS are available online at http://www.motorist.org.