Although the calendar may say October, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at many Federated Auto Parts stores. Several Federated members have already begun collecting toys and donations, as well as holding special events, on behalf of the 2013 U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign.
Federal-Mogul’s Wagner Brake brand is reaching out to automotive parts distributors and service providers to increase awareness of the new packaging “LeafMark” designation covering “low copper” compliant brake pads. Recent legislation in California and Washington has mandated the dramatic reduction of copper and other potentially hazardous substances in original equipment and replacement brake pads and shoes.
“Joe” may be an ordinary guy, but not at this year’s Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) where he’ll be delivering exceptional customer service to attendees, either in the new full-service stations or on the show floor. AAPEX is set for Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev.
Federal-Mogul Corp. and its Wagner Brake brand are leading the automotive industry’s rapid shift to environmentally friendly low-copper brake pads. More than 1 million new 2014 vehicles from leading original equipment light vehicle manufacturers will be equipped with Federal-Mogul’s Eco-Friction pads, according to Federal-Mogul.
Training online and on-demand is now available for automotive technicians through the website of the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide. MACS, working with Automotive Video (AVI), can now provide automotive technicians with a variety of relevant training courses that can be viewed online or purchased on DVD.
AAPEX will debut a new video project, the Aftermarket Story, at this year’s event to give attendees the opportunity to celebrate, reminisce and reconnect with the history and products of the aftermarket, as well as AAPEX itself. AAPEX is set for Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas.
Federal-Mogul has introduced a new, free mobile app designed to help automotive service providers increase operational efficiency, sales and customer satisfaction. The new “SmartChoice Mobile” app enables shop owners, service writers and professional technicians to use their iPhone or Android devices to instantly access the latest parts information for virtually any passenger car or light truck and communicate detailed inspection findings – including photos of worn or broken parts and a repair estimate – directly to the vehicle owner.
October is Fall Car Care Month and the Car Care Council urges shops, stores and other industry organizations planning community car care events to register their events. Events registered on the Car Care Council’s website will be promoted by the council through its various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
More than 2,000 Federated members and customers enjoyed a great day of hospitality and action-packed racing at the annual Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway (RIR). Along with the near-capacity crowd at RIR, More than five million viewers watched on ABC as Carl Edwards took the checkered flag to win this year’s Federated 400.
MAHLE Clevite offers a complete line of MAHLE Original turbochargers specifically for the aftermarket, available in a range of sizes and types. Designed to enhance performance, reduce fuel consumption and lower exhaust emissions, MAHLE Original turbochargers are available for high-performance and high fuel-economy diesel and gasoline engines.