Bosch Renews Partnership With Discovery Channel’s Storm Chasers To Launch New ICON Wiper Blade Advertising Campaign

Building on the success of the How Storm Chasers Clear the Way campaign introduced last year, Bosch has once again partnered with Discovery Channel for the popular Storm Chasers series to launch a dynamic new advertising campaign for the premium ICON beam wiper blade.

Offer Financing Options During Tough Economic Times

At Elite we believe that all shops should have financing options available for their customers. I realize that since the collapse of the economy money has been tight, and it is now a lot harder for many people to qualify. But before you judge the success of your financing programs based on the percentage of your customers who qualify, consider that by offering 90 days same as cash, you’ll be able to promote “financing” in all your marketing programs. There’s no doubt about it: This in itself will help you bring in more customers during tough times.

The Three Most Common Budgeting Errors

When it comes to creating a budget, it’s essential to estimate your spending as realistically as possible. Here are three budget-related errors commonly made by small businesses, and some tips for avoiding them.

MAP Board, Advisory Council For 2011-12 Introduced

The Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) recently introduced the five current members of its Board of Trustees for 2011-12 at the Annual Membership Meeting for MAP and the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) at the Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

2012 AAIA Aftermarket Legislative Summit To Be Held In D.C. March 14-15

Registration is now open for the annual AAIA Aftermarket Legislative Summit, scheduled for March 14-15 in Washington, D.C. The event provides a unique opportunity for members of the automotive aftermarket from across the country to fly in for meetings with their elected officials to discuss issues of importance to their company and the industry.

Rotary Lift Hits The Accelerator On Shop Productivity With Shockwave

Rotary Lift introduces Shockwave, a package of patent-pending lift technologies that dramatically accelerate vehicle service speed to provide greater technician productivity and higher shop profitability.

Winner Of Raybestos 1964 GTO-R Road Racer Announced At SEMA

Nina Murray of Flesherton, Ontario, Canada, was publicly announced as the winner of the Raybestos 1964 GTO-R from the brand’s summer 2011 North American promotion. Murray’s name was drawn as winner from more than the nearly 60,000 unique entries received.

Bosch Service Centers Can Now Offer Consumer Credit Card With Six Months’ Deferred Interest

Bosch has introduced an innovative new program for Bosch Service Centers and their customers in the United States. Bosch Service centers can now offer consumers the Bosch Service credit card, which comes with the benefit of six months deferred interest on qualifying transactions.

iATN Exceeds 75,000 Members Worldwide

The International Automotive Technicians’ Network (iATN) officially exceeded 75,000 active members in mid-October, setting a new membership record for the organization. Members are located in 156 countries and collectively they share 1.7 million years of experience on iATN.

AAIA Video Shows Aftermarket’s Efforts to Protect the Environment

A new video developed by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) features the aftermarket’s widespread efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle in order to protect the environment.

Outlook For Aftermarket Is Bright And Bankable, Says AASA President, Panel

Bankers have been warming to the automotive aftermarket in the past few years, namely because it’s a much more predictable and relatively stable industry compared to many others, attendees of the AASA Executive Breakfast during AAPEX heard.

Bosch Named Exclusive NASCAR Performance Partner, Oxygen Sensor Supplier For NASCAR Fuel Injected Engines

Bosch developed and introduced the automotive oxygen sensor in 1976, and as NASCAR makes the switch from carburetion to fuel injection in 2012, Bosch will be its exclusive oxygen sensor supplier.