Federated Continues Sponsorship Of ‘Two Guys Garage’ TV Show

Federated Auto Parts is continuing its sponsorship of the popular SPEED Show Two Guys Garage hosted by Kevin Byrd and Willie B. The new season features new “TechTalk by Federated Auto Parts” and “Break Room” segments highlighted prominently in each episode.

Mitchell 1’s ProDemand Now Includes VIN Entry And New Quote Feature

Mitchell 1’s ProDemand repair, diagnostic and maintenance information product now includes Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) entry, making it easier than ever for auto repair technicians to connect to the correct repair information for the vehicles in their bays.

Family Business Survival Session Set For GAAS 2013

Business advisor and speaker Susan Rounds says all business owners struggle with the “keep vs. sell” decision and that all businesses are in transition.

Raybestos ACE Training Integrates E-Learning

Raybestos Chassis Parts, a member of the Affinia family of brands, has released new e-learning training modules designed to help technicians further enhance their installation and service skills.

Repair Shop Owners Ready To Tell Suppliers What They Need At GAAS 2013

Three Chicago area automotive repair shop owners are ready to help manufacturers and distributors understand what is important to them at the 2013 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scheduled for May 21-22 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare near Chicago.

Elite To Offer Complimentary Webinar For Shop Owners

Elite Worldwide has announced that their all-new marketing webinar, The Best-Kept Secrets to Marketing to Your Customers, will be presented on April 23rd at 10:00 a.m. PST. The webinar will be presented by Elite business coach Joe Marconi, an industry-leading shop owner who runs two of the top shops in America, and will be offered free of charge.

ACDelco Introduces Headlamp Restoration Kit

A new, ACDelco-licensed Li-ion 12V mini polisher with headlamp restoration kit helps erase the signs of age and can also enhance driver visibility.

TIA Releases New Consumer Education Video

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) recently announced that the first in a series of consumer education videos has been released. Tire Safety Starts with Proper Tire Repair briefly explains why proper tire repair is necessary, as well as the basic guidelines, limitations and procedures for repairing tires.

April Is National Car Care Month: Spring Into Action

April is National Car Care Month and the Car Care Council reminds motorists to spring into action and follow 10 basic maintenance procedures to make sure their vehicles are running at peak performance for the summer driving season.

Elite Announces Date For Full-Day Shop Management Course

Elite Worldwide has announced that its 8 Steps to a More Profitable Auto Repair Shop seminar for shop owners will be held on April 27th in Irvine, CA. The course will be presented by Elite president Bob Cooper, who has helped thousands of shop owners build more successful business over the last 20 plus years, and business development expert Doris Barnes.

Bosch Launches Contest Recognizing The Best Of The Bosch Car Service Centers

Bosch has launched an exciting new contest for its exclusive Bosch Car Service network of shops seeking the ‘best of the best’ shops across the United States. Participating shops are required to upload a photo of their facility, and the photos of the top three shops that reflect the best use of the Bosch Car Service brand will win the prize. Three winners – all of whom must be shop owners – will be selected to receive a trip to go behind the scenes with Bosch at Hendrick Motorsports in Concord, NC.

‘Double Down’ With ACDelco Spring Promotion

ACDelco is launching a spring sales promotion with a very simple premise: Increase April and May 2013 parts purchases over 2012 levels and receive additional earnPOWER point payouts. Double your level’s increase and receive double the earnPOWER points.