The Benefits Of ASE Certification
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AAIA Hosts Global Issues Talks with European Aftermarket Leaders
To promote cooperation on legislative and technical issues of importance to the economic health of the global independent auto care industry, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) recently hosted leaders of several European and South African aftermarket organizations for week-long talks. Among the issues addressed were right to repair, challenges posed by car company telematics
Top 20 Schools Named in ‘2013 School of the Year’ Competition
Wix Filters and O’Reilly Auto Parts, partners with Tomorrow’s Tech as title sponsors for the “2013 School of the Year” competition, have announced the Top 20 schools.
Mass. Governor to Sign R2R Law, Ballot Measure Remains
The Massachusetts Legislature unanimously passed the Right to Repair bill after the car companies, new car dealers and the Massachusetts R2R Coalition reached an agreement.
Product Spotlight: Tire Dealer Software
There was a time when the term "dealer software" meant an accounting or simple point-of-sale application. Now, such software encompasses much more, from consolidating and seamlessly integrating back-office chores such as ordering and inventory management to tracking customer vehicle and service history. There are applications to facilitate e-commerce and scheduling and coordinate personalized e-mail marketing.
Tenneco Expands Technology Tour, Training Experience
Tenneco Inc. said it is increasing its investment in technical training for repair shop owners, technicians and parts professionals by expanding the Tenneco Technology Tour (T3) and Monroe Ride and Drive training experience. The programs are expected to reach more than 9,000 participants in 34 major North American markets in 2011. This year’s tour also
Luber-finer Has Android App
Champion Laboratories’ Luber-finer filter brand has launched a new smartphone app for customers. Currently, the free Luber-finer app runs on Google’s Android operating system smartphones. It can be downloaded from either the Luber-finer website (luberfiner.com/app) or from the Android app market. There was no word is the app would be expanded to cover other smartphone
Tenneco Expands Technical Training Tour in 2010
Tenneco Inc. is expanding its Tenneco Technology Tour (T3) and Monroe Ride and Drive technical training experiences for 2010. The undercar service training programs for North American automotive technicians and parts professionals are expected to reach more than 8,000 participants over the course of a nearly 40-city schedule, the company said. The program features several
NIADA Declares its Support of ‘Right to Repair’
The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA), a national trade association representing independent automobile dealers, has declared its support of the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) and strongly urges Congress to pass the legislation on behalf of its over 20,000 members.
An Ounce of Prevention: Selling TPMS Preventative Maintenance Boosts Bottom Line
Among several things, winter always drops unpleasant reminders of the many issues that can affect automobile and tire performance for the rest of the year. Tire pressure monitoring systems are just one of the more recent components whose operation can be adversely affected by winter’s wrath. As is common, these issues last well into spring