Rotors, Resurfacing and the Law: How the Glad/Midas Lawsuit Will Change How You Sell Brakes
After a four-year undercover investigation, the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) settled the case against Mike Glad, the owner of 22 Midas shops, for charging customers for unnecessary repairs and using deceptive advertising. The $1.8 million settlement also prevents Glad from owning or operating a repair shop in the state. The initial lawsuit sought
Wagner Brakes Now Feature Patented Technologies
Wagner ThermoQuiet one-piece brake pads from Federal-Mogul Corp. now incorporate two patented technologies: Federal-Mogul’s Integrally Molded Insulator (IMI) and, most recently, the new Wagner Edge Laser-Shaped Friction design. The Edge technology, which custom shapes friction material on select applications, involves laser-scan analysis of the caliper-pad-rotor interface, resulting in more focused and efficient caliper force. By
Rebate Program for NAPA Brakes
NAPA Brakes is offering consumers a $50 rebate on its Premium and Ultra Premium lines in a special promotion that runs through October. Drivers buying $250 or more of qualifying Premium or Ultra Premium NAPA Brakes products during the "Fall into Savings" promotion will receive a $50 mail-in rebate, while consumers that purchase $125 to
Monroe Brakes Rebate Program Kicks Off
Tenneco launched a $20 mail-in rebate to offer for consumers who purchase qualifying Monroe Brakes premium brake pads this summer and fall.
Emergency Vehicle Brakes From Raybestos
Recently, Raybestos brand brakes earned the distinction of having its line of police friction products recognized as being police and public service vehicle certified. According to Raybestos, this the only voluntary, objective and independent validation process for replacement brake friction materials and rotors that provides a basis for maintaining compliance with new vehicle Federal Motor
NAPA Launches Rebate Program for Brakes
In May, NAPA Brakes will launch a rebate program supported by a nationwide campaign for its Adaptive One brake pads and The Perfect Brake Job.
Economy Puts Brakes on Kumho Plant
Reports from Macon, Ga., indicate that construction has been delayed on Kumho Tire’s new $240 million tire plant in that area.
Credit Crunch Puts Brakes on Schaeffler/Continental Deal
The credit crunch appears to be taking a bite out of the biggest takeover in the tyre world this year.
Swedish Study Says Brakes, Tires Still Pollute
(Akron/Tire Review – UPI/Earth Times) Swedish scientists have determined particles worn from automobile brake linings and tires continue to be major sources of potentially toxic pollution.
Conti Boosts Presence Through Brakes Acquisition
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental’s Automotive Systems Division is bolstering its brakes systems capabilities in both Europe and in emerging markets, particularly Asia, through the acquisition of drum brake manufacturer Automotive Products Italia S.r.l. from the Australian Pacifica Group Ltd.