Shop Owner Staff

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is excited to announce that it has given its logo a facelift. The new logo has a fresh and modernized look – in conjunction with the association’s focus on staying relevant to today’s repair professional.

Applications for automotive scholarships are now available through the 2012 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF). Students preparing for careers in the auto or auto parts industries may be eligible for cash awards ranging from $1,000-$4,000.

One of the most famous dirt tracks in the country will have a new name in 2012, the Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55. Located in Pevely, MO, the speedway annually hosts some of the most competitive dirt track races in the nation.

Two of the owners of Certified Motors Inc. in St. Louis, MO, who also serve on the Village of Riverview’s Board of Trustees, were recently fined for sending the village’s dump truck to their business for transmission repairs. The two broke state laws that prevent elected officials from using their positions for personal gain.

A technician in Columbia Station, OH, was using a cutting torch when sparks hit the ground and ignited gas that had been spilled on the shop floor. The fire quickly spread and several businesses were destroyed.

ACDelco is inviting consumers to “put some spark back into their wallets” with a new promotion involving selected spark plugs.

This updated guide is a quick-reference single-source manual for lifting point information as recommended by the vehicle manufacturers. The 60-page Lifting Point Guide (LP-G) for domestic and imported cars and light trucks uses more than 200 undercarriage images to cover the most recent 20 model years.

An online auction of memorabilia dedicated to the late Dan Wheldon raised more than $600,000 for a memorial trust established for his family after the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner died from injuries sustained in an accident in October.

In a world where service advisors don’t want to be considered salespeople, we need to search our souls. Why is it that “selling” has become a dirty word? Why is it that we cringe at the term “sales?” It’s simple! Most service advisors do what they do each day because they care about people.

ACDelco has announced part number expansions for its ACDelco Professional Battery line, as well as the ACDelco 60 series and AGM batteries.

The Bosch portfolio of advanced wheel balancers ranges from compact, tech friendly balancers to sophisticated electronic and laser-actuated units. According to the company, Bosch balancers offer precision balancing with clear and accurate displays, incorporating easy-to-use features and navigation.

The rate of unperformed and underperformed maintenance in the United States grew to $62 billion in 2010 compared to $54 billion the previous year, according to the recently released “AASA Automotive Aftermarket Status Report 2012,” published annually by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA).