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Affinia Revamps Program, Raybestos Rewards Now Free
March 04, 2010
Affinia Global Brake & Chassis' Raybestos brand loyalty program has been restructured for 2010.
Offered completely free-of-charge to all qualifying repair facilities and technicians, the Raybestos Rewards Program replaces the previous Raybestos Safety Center Program.
“The Raybestos Rewards program will retain several of the same features as the Raybestos Safety Center Program,”...
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Rebate Promo Launched by Tenneco
March 04, 2010
Tenneco Inc. has launched a mail-in consumer rebate program to support its Monroe brake brand.
In the Monroe “Brake 4 Gas” promotion, consumers buying Monroe Ceramics or Dynamics brake pads between Apr. 1 and May 31 will receive rebates of $15 for buying one set and $30 for two sets, Tenneco said.
For more information, visit www.monroebrakes.com.
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New Touchless Tire Changer from BendPak/Ranger
March 04, 2010
BendPak/Ranger has released its new Ranger RX3040 Touchless RimGuard tire changer.
Announced at last year’s AAPEX Show in Las Vegas, the new unit is now available to tire dealers and service shops.
The new Ranger RX3040 features an integrated wheel lift, pneumatic drop center tool, precision foot-pedal controls, a quick-nut mounting system, and BendPak’s “Turbo-Blast”...
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Dunlop Concept Stores Focus on Branding
March 03, 2010
Dunlop has launched its High Performance Centre retail concept with an event at the first of its outlets in Northampton.
The center will be operated by existing Goodyear Dunlop customer Tyres Northampton, encompassing many of the features that the company says will distinguish these centers from the rest of the company’s nationwide network.
These include a Dunlop-branded reception and...
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Kaeser Extends Clunker Program
March 01, 2010
Kaeser Compressors is extending its “Clunker to Kaeser” air compressor trade-in program into 2010.
Based on the replacement compressor’s motor size, tire dealers can receive a rebate of $100 per horsepower up to $1,000 towards the purchase of a Kaeser AirCenter or Airtower.
Kaeser said any operational air compressor qualifies for the Clunker to Kaeser program, and dealers...
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Debit Card Rebates from Tenneco
February 26, 2010
Tenneco’s Rancho shocks is sponsoring the Rancho “Extreme Deal” program, which will award Visa pre-paid debit cards of up to $500 to qualifying consumers.
The promotion runs from Mar. 1 through Aug. 31.
To earn the $500 rebate, consumers must purchase a qualifying Rancho suspension system and four Rancho RS9000XL shocks.
Those buying a qualifying suspension system and...
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Federal-Mogul Adds Champion to Rebate Program
February 26, 2010
Adding its name to Federal-Mogul’s “Smart Choice” consumer rebate program, from Mar. 1 through Apr. 30, consumers can save up to $20 per set of Champion Iridium spark plugs.
Yesterday, the company announced rebate programs for select Wagner brake and Anco wiper blades.
Consumers purchasing any eight-cylinder set of the spark plugs during the promotional period will receive...
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Rotary Celebrating by Giving Away 50,000th Lift
February 25, 2010
Celebrating the 15th anniversary and 50,000th unit of its SmartLift in-ground lift, Rotary Lift has launched its “Proven 15/50” promotion campaign – and will give away one of the lifts to a lucky winner.
The promotion, said Rotary Lift, “will highlight the features that have inspired more dealers and independent repair facilities to install the Rotary Lift SmartLift than...
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Wiper, Brake Promos Launched by Federal-Mogul
February 25, 2010
Federal-Mogul has launched two cash-back incentives to lure drivers to buy its wiper blade and brake pad products.
With Federal-Mogul’s “Smart Choice” promotion, drivers purchasing any pair of premium Anco wiper blades during the month of March can receive cash rebates of up to $15, and buyers of Wagner ThermoQuiet pads or shoes between Feb. 25 and Apr. 30 can get up to $50...
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New Lift Install Safety Standards Released
February 19, 2010
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved its latest standards for vehicle lift installation.
The new standards – ANSI/ALI ALIS:2009, Standard for Automotive Lifts: Safety Requirements For Installation and Service – become effective as of Apr. 20. A copy of the new standards is available from ALI at www.autolift.org.
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Tenneco Launches Rebate for Consumers, Dealers
February 18, 2010
Tenneco will offer prepaid debit cards valued at up to $120 to qualifying automotive service professionals who help restore the steering, stopping and stability characteristics of their customers’ vehicles with Monroe shock absorbers, struts and related ride control products.
From April 1 through May 31, members of the Tenneco Expert Plus dealer loyalty program will be able to earn debit...
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Kwik-Fit Prepares to Sell Insurance Business
February 18, 2010
Ian Fraser, CEO of tire retail giant Kwik-Fit, is preparing to sell its insurance wing for in excess of £200 million. According to a report published in the Sunday Times Feb. 14, Kwik-Fit has hired bankers at Credit Suisse to carry out a review of Kwik-Fit Financial Services. The report points out that a sale of the operation would help Kwik-Fit cut its debts of around £822 million.
The...
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Bosch Launches Spark Plug Rebate Program
February 17, 2010
To encourage U.S. motorists to gain better performance, efficiency and fuel economy by replacing their spark plugs, Bosch’s 2010 “Light ’em up!” spark plug rebate program offers them a $2 per plug rebate on Bosch Platinum Ir Fusion plugs, a $1 per plug rebate on Bosch Platinum +4, Platinum+2 and Platinum Plus plugs, plus a 50 cent per plug rebate on Bosch Super Plus plugs...
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Continental Offers New Fleet Service in Key European Markets
February 17, 2010
Continental Tire is introducing its “Conti 360° Fleet Services” to the UK and seven other key European markets this month. According to Continental, this new and diversified range of products and service, including tires and other mobility solutions for the European road transport industry, is the manufacturer’s response to the changed requirements of international freight...
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Federal-Mogul Launches 'Smart Choice' Campaign
February 12, 2010
Federal-Mogul is launching a new campaign designed to reinforce the message that longer lasting, better performing premium replacement products are today’s best option for professionals and do-it-yourselfers performing virtually any common automotive repair.
The “Smart Choice” campaign, which will begin later this month and extend throughout 2010, has been developed in response...
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Mitchell 1 Introduces Repair-Connect
February 10, 2010
Mitchell 1 said its Repair-Connect is a new tool to shorten repair time and lower truck operating costs
The program speeds up the repair process by taking an experienced technician using Mitchell 1 programs directly to the service information he needs by simply inputting the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). Repair-Connect anticipates what detailed information is required to fix the vehicle based on...
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New Cash Promo for Monroe Struts
February 04, 2010
Tenneco Inc. launched a promotion to support its Monroe Quick-Strut lines.
The recently revealed promotion started Jan. 1 and runs through Mar. 31, during which time tire dealers and service shops can earn $25 for every pair of the struts they sell and install.
Tenneco said a completed program scorecard and corresponding product part number end flaps must be submitted to qualify for the reward...
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Motorist Assurance Program Update Now Available
February 03, 2010
Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) announced that newly revised and expanded 2010-11 Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) Uniform Inspection & Communication Standards are now available.
The latest update covers:
• Brakes
• Drive-Train & Transmission
• Electrical
• Engine Performance & Maintenance w/Exhaust
• HVAC
• Steering...
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New Multi-Million Model HiQ Center Opens
February 02, 2010
HiQ franchisee North Eastern Tyre & Exhausts opened a new £2 million fast fit center in Leeds at the end of 2009.
HiQ representatives called the one-acre development “the best of its kind in Europe.” Stocking 20,000 tires, featuring 12 bays and boasting some of the most modern vehicle diagnostic equipment in the country, the HiQ center in Gelderd Road aims to alter age-old...
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PressurePro, QA Technologies Launch Web-Based TPMS for Fleets
January 28, 2010
Advantage PressurePro has entered into a partnership with telematics and Web-based fleet management provider QA Technologies – a partnership it says is “set to bring exciting new advances in TPMS and Telematics integration.”
QA Technologies has begun integrating the PressurePro TPMS to its AccutrAVL product.
“Many of our customers have inquired about PressurePro’s...
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