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Source: Motor Age

Menke's Automotive rises to the top of the country's shops

November 21, 2009

When Vernie Menke used to wander out to his father's shop behind his childhood home, he knew he wanted to work in an automotive shop for the rest of his life. But when he walked into his first job at Paul Fischer Performance Shop in 1970, his views all changed. Yes, he still wanted to be in a shop, but this was different. The shop was pristine. It was spotless and organized ? just how Menke knew a good automotive repair shop should be run.

Source: Motor Age

Certified Automotive uses technology to get its message across

November 20, 2009

Gene Morrill might be one of the few shop owners in the country who encourages his technicians to log onto Yahoo! Messenger during work. But utilizing technology in a multitude of ways helped the shop land in second on the top 10 Motor Age Top Shops in 2009.

Source: Motor Age

InstallerNet database offers telematics access for fleet managers

November 20, 2009

Fleet managers and users of telematics services now can easily access location data for on-board diagnostic (OBDII) ports on thousands of vehicles, thanks to a comprehensive database service from InstallerNet.

Source: Motor Age

Engine Repower Council sets up Facebook presence

November 20, 2009

The Engine Repower Council has turned to the social networking site, Facebook, as another means to educate motorists about the benefits of remanufactured/rebuilt engines.

Source: Motor Age

Snap-on expands hybrid coverage in new software bundle

November 19, 2009

Snap-on?s latest software upgrade, Bundle 9.4, delivers the most powerful diagnostic capabilities in the industry today with advanced technology such as hybrid/energy system control coverage for the major hybrid vehicles on the road today, including Toyota Prius, Camry and Highlander, Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, Saturn Vue and Aura, Lexus GS, LS and RX, and Mazda Tribute.

Source: Motor Age

Equipment and Tool Institute launches TPMS study

November 19, 2009

The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) is continuing to assist members in bringing new and improved equipment and tools to the marketplace, and is launching its second Market Research Study to cover Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and specific questions on the growing trend of the OEMs to equip vehicles with telematics solutions.

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