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One in four American drivers could not pay for a car repair of $2,000 if faced with one today, according to the results of a survey released by AAA. The survey also found one in eight would be unable to pay for a repair bill of $1,000.

Proper education and training is the key to successful service and repair. To meet the training needs of the industry, the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide is proud to introduce its new textbook, Modern Automotive HVAC Systems.

Starting in September, and while supplies last, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) is offering a free three-tier brochure holder with any brochure purchase from the association.

When it comes to dealing with objections, most shop owners shut down as soon as the customer says, “It’s too much money” or “I’d like to think it over.” There are a number of reasons why, but the single most common reason is that shop owners don’t know how to handle the objections.

The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) announces the early participants in the inaugural WB Aftermarket Women’s Business Summit, scheduled for Nov. 1-3 in Las Vegas, NV, during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX).

Online registration for the 2011 AAIA Town Hall at AAPEX in Las Vegas is available. Tickets for the 2011 AAIA Town Hall include a full buffet breakfast. Individual tickets are $100 for AAIA members and $115 for non-members, and a table of 10 is $850 for AAIA members and $1,000 for non-members.

Federated Car Care Center customers looking to grow their businesses and improve their bottom lines now have a new resource, the Federated profit seminar. This interactive business course gives its participants suggestions on how they can gain more profits and run their operations more efficiently.

Robert Bosch LLC has just announced the exciting new Bosch Iridium Edition Mustang RTR Sweepstakes in which the Grand Prize is a one-of-a-kind 2011 Ford Mustang RTR custom-built by drifting champion Vaughn Gittin, Jr. and powered by new-generation Bosch Iridium Spark Plugs.

Affinia Group has announced additional late model coverage for Raybestos brand brake parts. New Raybestos brand brake calipers have been released for more than 737,000 vehicles.

Affinia Group has announced the addition of new Raybestos brand sway bar frame bushings for more than 237,000 vehicles.

NASCAR star Carl Edwards was not the only winner at the Federated Auto Parts 300 Nationwide race held July 23 at the Nashville Superspeedway. Federated customer Jeff Crissman was also a winner as he was awarded a brand new 2011 Camaro.

Expanding its reach into social media, the Bosch Service program now has a presence on Facebook and Twitter. The Bosch Service network includes Bosch authorized shops that have demonstrated they have specifically trained personnel, approved diagnostic and service equipment, good business practices, clean and comfortable facilities and more.