New Bosch Oil Filters Create ‘Fresh Opportunities’ For Repair Shops, Company Says

Bosch has announced the launch of a new complete line of Bosch Workshop Oil Filters targeted to the traditional automotive repair market in the U.S. and Canada.

Federated to Continue Ken Schrader Partnership

Continuing its long and successful partnership, Federated Auto Parts will once again sponsor NASCAR legend Ken Schrader and his race teams during the 2012 season.

AVI And Babcox Sponsor Free Management Webinar

AVI and Babcox are joining forces with Bob Cooper of Elite Worldwide to offer a webinar, “Creating Team Spirit in Your Auto Repair Shop!” which will cover employee management, and more specifically, internal communication and how to manage the relationships between advisors and technicians. Use the special coupon code to enroll in the $29.95 webinar at no charge!

Bosch Launches New Technical Support Hotline, Central Contact For Bosch Parts, Diagnostic And Equipment Questions

To improve both communication and technical support, Bosch has launched a new technical support hotline number for all technical questions regarding Bosch Parts, Equipment and Services. The new toll free tech support number is 1-855-BoschTech (1-855-267-2483).

Federated Member Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Opens New Technical Training Facility

Federated member Hovis Auto & Truck Supply has opened its new Hovis Technical Training Center located in Mercer, PA. The 10,000 square-foot hands-on training facility is equipped with the most advanced tools and equipment and is dedicated to instructing professional service technicians about time-saving and problem-solving techniques, according to Hovis.

ASE Offers Update On Certification For Auto Professionals

No more written exams. That was one update on the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) given by Tony Molla, vice president of communications for ASE, at the Collision Industry Conference held Jan. 12-13 in Palm Springs, CA.

Cash-Strapped Consumers Fuel Unperformed Vehicle Maintenance Trend

For those who fix cars daily and are responsible for keeping America rolling, it’s disheartening to learn that not everyone has such an allegiance. A recent Consumer Reports poll may have you shaking your head, or, better yet, nodding in agreement on the amount of unperformed maintenance that’s there for the taking.

Automotive Lift Institute Partners with Petty’s Garage

Automotive Lift Institute Inc. (ALI) and Petty’s Garage LLC (PG) have announced a new partnership program. As part of the agreement, ALI will be an active participant in the Petty’s Garage Performance Tour. Although thousands of fans and customers visit Petty’s Garage every year, this tour will bring Petty’s Garage to the nationwide consumer.

Dan Wheldon Memorial Auction Raises More Than $600,000

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.

Automotive Lift Institute Offers 2012 Vehicle Lifting Points Guide

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.

ACDelco Offers Spark Plug Rebate To Consumers

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

Technician Using Cutting Torch Ignites Fire That Destroys Several Businesses

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.