NABC to Raise $50,000 for SkillsUSA
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) said it intends to raise $50,000 for SkillsUSA, a national organization serving more than 264,000 high school and college students and professional members enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled and service occupations.
NABC to Raise $50,000 for SkillsUSA
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) said it intends to raise $50,000 for SkillsUSA, a national organization serving more than 264,000 high school and college students and professional members enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled and service occupations.
AASP to Hold Seminar at AAPEX on Using OEM Web Sites
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) has announced it will sponsor the seminar “A Practical Guide to Using OE Websites in Your Repair Shop” at AAPEX on Thursday, Nov. 4. Presenter Dave Scaler, director of the Mechanic’s Education Association (MEA), will discuss how to use OEM Web sites to obtain direct access to service information for technicians. He will review service information Web sites and will cover cost, details of content, speed, system requirements and compliance with current laws as well as practicality and application in
Executive Interview with Tom Ward, President, Snap-on Diagnostics
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Tom Ward, president of Snap-on Diagnostics, a global business focused on improving technician and workshop productivity around the world. Join us as Ward gives us an inside look at Snap-on Diagnostics, including information on some recently launched products. Ward also talks about the trends and challenges in automotive diagnostics and repair and how the division works to address these issues.
U.S. Consumers Not Replacing Parts Often Enough for Maximum Performance, Says AASA
U.S. consumers are replacing vital parts and fluids in their vehicles, but not as regularly as needed to keep the vehicles running in top condition, according to the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA).
Be Car Care Aware Campaign Distributes New Brochure to Shop Owners
Every month, the Be Car Care Aware campaign distributes marketing materials to help shop owners run their businesses more smoothly. To make the service advisor’s job easier, the Car Care Council has developed a new brochure. Simply titled, “Be Car Care Aware,” this full-color, glossy brochure features an illustration of a transparent vehicle which provides views of the various systems and components.
ASA-Michigan Joins National Association
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) board of directors has approved ASA-Michigan as the newest affiliate in the ASA organization. ASA-Michigan becomes the 16th affiliate for the national association.
CARS Opens Online Registration for 2004 Event
Online registration for the 2004 Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) is now available on the CARS Web site www.CARSonline.org. Online registration for the 2004 Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) is now available on the CARS Web site www.CARSonline.org.
Parts Plus Autostores Scholarship Fund to Aid BOCES Auto Technology Students
Tier Parts Warehouse has awarded two scholarships to students enrolled in the Automotive Technology program at Broome County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) and one scholarship for students at D.C.M.O BOCES. The scholarship program was originally developed in 2001, in conjunction with the 80th anniversary of Tier Parts Warehouse — a local family-owned company that operates and supplies 32 Parts Plus Autostores in central New York and northern Pennsylvania.
AutoZone to Provide Rebates to ASA Members
AutoZone has entered into an agreement with the Automotive Service Association (ASA) to offer its members savings program on parts. ASA members are now eligible for rebates on their commercial parts purchases through AutoZone.