http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/Marketing/Article/list/41824 The sales process for automotive products for automotive distributors, body shops and independent repair shops; product packaging, advertising, promotions and public relations are covered 2009-11-21T05:29:15Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Menkes-Automotive-rises-to-the-top-of-the-countrys/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643245?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 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. 2009-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/643245/menke-flash-260_flash.gif HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Certified-Automotive-uses-technology-to-get-its-me/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643126?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 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. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/643126/certified-flash-260_flash.gif HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Motor-Age-unveils-top-10-shops-in-Top-Shops-contes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642710?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Shops from around the country fill out the top 10 of the fourth annual Motor Age Top Shops Contest. The top shop in 2009 is Menke Automotive Repair in Newburgh, Ind., and shops from Colorado, Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, California, Michigan, Arizona and another Indiana shop round out the list. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/642710null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Leather-seats-a-top-priority-for-some-car-owners/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641685?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 While your customers are concerned about brakes, engine performance and oil changes when they come to see you, that's not even close to the top of the list they're looking at otherwise. CarMax, Inc. recently came out with the top 10 vehicle features searched for on carmax.com in October. Leather seats top the list as the most desired feature among carmax.com consumers. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641685null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Hankook-rolling-ahead-with-several-2010-racing-spo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641259?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 After celebrating its most successful motorsports season to date, Hankook Tire plans to get back on the track in 2010, continuing its participation in professional drifting and time attack competition and re-establishing a contingency reward program for grassroots racing enthusiasts. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641259null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Aftermarket-Foundation-spreads-a-giving-message-th/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640911?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 The Aftermarket Foundation celebrated its 50th Anniversary by launching a new Web site to help further its goals of assisting those in need. The new, comprehensive Web site at www.aftermarketfoundation.org shares more information about what the Foundation does as the ?Heart of the Aftermarket.? 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640911null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/No-17s-crew-chief-breaks-six-way-tie-atop-MOOG-awa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640913?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Drew Blickensderfer, crew chief of the No. 17 Dewalt Tools Ford Fusion driven by Matt Kenseth, captured his fourth NASCAR MOOG ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award after the No. 17 car picked up 27 positions to finish third in the Dickies 500 Sprint Cup event at Texas Motor Speedway. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640913null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Four-Seasons-rewards-techs-for-signing-up-for-e-ne/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640573?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 The Four Seasons ?Cool It? Sweepstakes offered service providers and professional technicians an opportunity to win one of several great prizes for simply signing up to receive The Four Seasons Standard e-newsletter. Both existing and new e-newsletter recipients were eligible to win a prize. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640573null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Events/2010s-National-Tire-Safety-Week-ready-to-roll-in-J/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640571?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Next year?s Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) National Tire Safety Week will be June 6-12. The ninth annual event is an initiative of the RMA?s Be Tire Smart ? Play Your PART program, a year-round effort designed to help drivers learn the simple steps they can take to ensure that their tires are in good working condition. 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640571null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/2009+AAPEX/Fras-Le-taking-science-to-the-track-with-new-provi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639488?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 LAS VEGAS ? The road ahead is laying out in more than 10 miles of track for Fras-Le. The company, which focuses strongly on its global reach, next month will open its new proving ground in Brazil. According to CEO and Director of Investor Relations Daniel Randon, 18 types of tracks covering 10 miles will be key for the company. Not only will it be able to test its many passenger and commercial offerings. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/452009/639488null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Changing-plans-can-help-shops-improve-strategies-i/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639457?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 LAS VEGAS ? As the economy keeps changing, today?s shop owners need to make sure not only are they looking forward, but they have plans in place. From their people to their business methods, today?s shop owners need to be prepared to change with the changing times, says Larry Edwards, president of Edwards & Associates Consulting. It starts with you, who needs to be prepared to offer new products. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639457null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/2009+AAPEX/Liquid-Wrench-takes-history-into-the-future-with-n/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639079?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 LAS VEGAS ? With 70 years of experience behind them, Liquid Wrench is reformulating some it its products and pushing out information through the Internet. Mike Guggenheimer, vice president of marketing, says the company is boasting a new Web site, www.liquidwrench.com, that features new search functions and more specific application videos that are tailored to technicians? needs. By implementing these new functions as well as a new texting feature, Liquid Wrench is hoping to reach more end users with more specific content. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/452009/639079null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/2009+AAPEX/Tenneco-sets-achieves-goals-of-complete-coverage/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639097?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 LAS VEGAS ? Heading into 2010, Tenneco has its sights set on continued coverage, some specific models and a new warranty. Monroe shocks is pushing its covers in the coming year, including pressing its first to market and late model applications, says Bill Dennie, director, Ride Control Channel Management, Tenneco. The company also is going after Kia and Hyundai for 2010 as part of its coming 160-plus new SKUs. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/452009/639097null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Tire-Rack-attacks-challenges-of-winter-with-consum/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638647?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Jack Frost has already made an early visit in parts of the country, surprising plenty of motorists ?and some football fans? not yet prepared for the challenges of inclement weather, according to Tire Rack, which has issued advice aimed at helping drivers cope with winter conditions. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/638647null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Tire-dealers-mobilize-for-Meals-On-Wheels/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637734?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Firestone Complete Auto Care is launching Together For Life, a student video competition aimed at addressing hunger issues among American senior citizens in coinciding with a Meals On Wheels partnership among the tire maker?s retail outlets. 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637734null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Tire-Rack-lauds-Yokohamas-orange-oil-tire/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637132?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Yokohama?s eco-friendly dB Super E-spec tire, comprised of 80 percent non-petroleum-based products and infused with orange oil, accumulated high test scores when compared to low rolling resistance competitors during Tire Rack?s recent Real World Road Ride. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637132null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Study-Location-might-be-the-next-trend-in-your-adv/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637135?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 NAVTEQ, a global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, reports a new survey that illustrates just how impactful GPS-enabled location-based advertising is when it comes to finding consumers at the right time and the right place. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637135null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Washington-state-shop-owner-wins-Federated-Gold-Ru/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637046?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 It will be north to Alaska for Wayne Froelich, owner of A-1 Automotive Sales and Service, a Federated Car Care Center in Spokane, Wash. Froelich is the grand prize winner of an all-expense paid Alaskan cruise for two in the 2009 Federated Gold Rush Sweepstakes. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637046null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/TIA-issues-winter-tire-tips/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637030?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 With snow, ice, bitter cold, potholes and other winter delights soon upon us, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) notes that many drivers do not have the proper knowledge on how to care for their tires throughout the nasty-weather months. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637030null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/No-26-Crown-Royal-crew-chief-gets-crowning-achieve/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637047?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Donnie Wingo, crew chief of the No. 26 Crown Royal Ford Fusion driven by Jamie McMurray, won the NASCAR MOOG ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award after McMurray gained 17 positions to finish sixth in the Tums Fast Relief 500 Sprint Cup event at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637047null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Toyo-takes-TORC-honors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637031?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Rick Huseman, driver of the No. 36 Monster Energy/Traxxas/Toyota/Toyo Tires Tundra, won the Pro 4X4 Truck class championship for The Off-Road Championship (TORC) series at Las Vegas Speedway this past weekend. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637031null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Purolator-educating-techs-advisors-and-the-public-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636437?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Purolator is helping technicians and service advisors explain to customers better the company?s two grades of oil filters ? the premium Purolator PureONE and the Purolator Classic oil filter ? as vehicle maintenance becomes more of a premium for some consumers. 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/636437null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Bridgestone-consolidates-snow-tire-offerings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636157?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 With winter on the way, tire dealers are reminded that Bridgestone has added two new Blizzak models to a consolidated snow tire line. 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/636157null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Snap-on-No-Compromise-Tour-rolling-into-Las-Vegas-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635917?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 The Snap-on Tools NO COMPROMISE TOUR? is heading to Las Vegas with a stop scheduled from Oct. 30 through Nov. 1 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The tour stop will be held in conjunction with a weekend of racing and will culminate with the 2009 NHRA Las Vegas Nationals. 2009-10-23T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/635917null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/No-24s-crew-chief-steals-MOOG-award-in-latest-NASC/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635544?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Steve Letarte, crew chief of the No. 24 Transformers/DuPont Chevrolet driven by Jeff Gordon, was presented the NASCAR® MOOG® ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award after Gordon nearly stole a win from Hendrick Motorsports teammate and three-time defending Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson in the closing laps of the NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe?s Motor Speedway, Charlotte, N.C. 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/635544null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Mitchell-1-DIY-CARQUEST-sign-Internet-agreement/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635538?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Mitchell 1 has signed an Internet affiliate agreement between its Mitchell 1 DIY program (aka eAutoRepair.net) for automotive do-it-yourselfers and CARQUEST, a premier supplier of automotive replacement products, accessories, supplies and equipment. Under the terms of the agreement, CARQUEST will display the Mitchell 1 logo on its Web site with a direct link to the Mitchell1DIY.com Web site. 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/635538null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Events/EngineQuest-contest-disappearing-on-Halloween/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634858?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 There?s no trick to entering the EQ ?Head to Vegas? Promotion but there could be some treats for techs that enter the contest before its deadline of Halloween ? Oct. 31. 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/634858null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Knaus-moves-into-four-way-tie-atop-MOOG-Problem-So/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634859?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Three-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus once again left the competition ?California dreaming? as the No. 48 Lowe?s/Jimmie Johnson Foundation Chevrolet powered to an impressive victory in the Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/634859null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Permatex-celebrates-100-years-with-new-catalog/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634133?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Permatex offers its 100th Anniversary Edition automotive aftermarket products catalog for professional technicians and do-it-yourselfers. 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/422009/634133null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Major-events-trigger-car-purchases-among-women-stu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633806?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 or women, purchasing a car can often be triggered by major life events, particularly changes in employment and family, according to a recent survey conducted for CarMax, Inc. 2009-10-14T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/422009/633806null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Michelin-to-again-sponsor-ALMS-Green-X-Challenge/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633799?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Michelin is continuing its sponsorship of the Michelin Green X Challenge in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) for the 2010 season. 2009-10-14T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/422009/633799null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Make-the-most-of-your-shops-Web-site/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634038?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 When Kyle Adams moved his custom body and repair shop from Milwaukee to Winter Garden, Fla., he gave up a customer base that he had built up over a number of years. But his business in Florida hasn't suffered a bit, and he largely credits his success to having a well-designed Web site. 2009-10-14T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/422009/634038null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Amerityre-facing-delisting-from-NASDAQ/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633375?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Amerityre Corp. of Boulder City, Nev., which manufactures polyurethane flat proof tires for automotive, bicycle, mobility, industrial and recreational applications, has until Oct. 20 to submit ?a specific plan of how it will achieve and sustain compliance with NASDAQ Capital Market listing requirements.? 2009-10-13T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/422009/633375null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Canadian-Tire-honors-5-dealers-for-on-the-job-effo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633046?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Four Canadian Tire retailers have received the company?s Award of Excellence for their contributions to company operations, while the chain?s 2009 Community Involvement Award was won by Pat Higgins at the Uxbridge outlet. 2009-10-12T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/633046null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/RepairPal-launches-site-to-compare-service-prices/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632760?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 RepairPal has launched the only online source of complete pricing information for scheduled maintenance services for the top 40 makes of cars, including the additional services that are most frequently recommended by technicians and manufacturers. 2009-10-09T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/632760null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Consumer-Reports-raves-about-Michelins-tires/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633124?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Evaluations by Consumer Reports rates four Michelin tire models in the top spots for all season, performance all season and winter categories in the magazine?s November issue. Each of the four Michelins received an ?excellent? rating. 2009-10-09T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/633124null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Hankook-inks-rink-accord-for-Canadian-hockey-promo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632738?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Hankook Tire Canada Corp. and Hockey Canada are teaming up for a three-year agreement that will see the tire maker become a significant marketing partner with the organization. 2009-10-09T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/632738null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Jeff-Gordons-crew-chief-wins-another-MOOG-award/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632757?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Steve Letarte, crew chief of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet driven by Jeff Gordon, was presented the NASCAR MOOG ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award after Gordon nearly caught race leader Tony Stewart in the closing laps of the Price Chopper 400 at Kansas Speedway.   2009-10-09T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/632757null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Five-rookies-get-dirty-with-dirt-track-driver-and-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632123?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 It was a very memorable day for five Federated Auto Parts Car Care Center members as they spent the day dirt track racing with NASCAR driver and dirt track legend Ken Schrader at Schrader?s I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Mo., in September. 2009-10-08T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/632123null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Techs-can-be-fans-of-Motor-Age-Training-on-Faceboo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632492?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Technicians can put their time on Facebook to an educational use now by becoming a fan of Motor Age Training on the social networking site. 2009-10-08T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/632492null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Marketing/Michelin-debuts-first-ever-worldwide-ad-campaign/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631980?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Michelin is rolling out the first global advertising campaign in the firm?s history. It will carry the theme of ?the right tire changes everything,? which is intended to illustrate the competitive advantages of the company?s tire lines. 2009-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/631980null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Council-offers-pre--and-post-event-Car-Care-Month-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631630?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 The Car Care Council has put together some helpful pre-event and post-event recommendations for shops that are planning to host a Fall Car Care Month vehicle check-up event in October.  2009-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/631630null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Injuries-prompt-recall-of-DeVilbiss-air-compressor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631982?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Certain models of air compressors and pressure washers from the DeVilbiss Air Power Co. of Jackson, Tenn. are being recalled, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). 2009-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/631982null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Associate-members-join-ASA/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631661?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announces five new associate members have recently joined the association, while two members have renewed their status. The decision to become an associate member displays a strong commitment to ASA and its efforts to serve the automotive service and repair industry ? including its many dedicated independent repair professionals. 2009-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/631661null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/ATD-launches-online-consumer-tire-buying-site-init/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631111?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 More than 2,700 nationwide tire marketers are already enrolled in the service and installation network for www.tirebuyer.com, an online consumer purchasing site recently launched by American Tire Distributors, Inc. (ATD). 2009-10-05T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/631111null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Mighty-giving-customers-incentives-for-coming-to-y/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631113?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Mighty Auto Parts is offering a fall consumer incentive designed to quickly grow sales and bring customers back to your shop for a follow-up visit. 2009-10-05T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/631113null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/CarMD-infomercial-can-help-educate-customers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630736?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 CarMD.com Corporation is debuting its direct response television (DRTV) infomercial production, which you can use to educate your customers. The 28.5-minute infomercial is designed to educate drivers across America about the CarMD® product, which allows consumers to save time and money on their vehicles? health and maintenance. 2009-10-02T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630736null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Stewarts-crew-chief-wins-MOOG-award-for-Chase-race/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630734?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Darian Grubb, crew chief for the No. 14 Chevrolet driven by Tony Stewart, won his third NASCAR® MOOG® ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award of 2009 after helping Stewart recover from an early accident to finish ninth in the recent Chase for the Sprint Cup race, the AAA 400 at Dover (Del.) International Speedway. 2009-10-02T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630734null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Michelin-debuts-exclusive-invitation-only-race-to-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631112?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Barber Motorsports Park near Birmingham, Ala. is hosting the Oct. 3-4 running of the first-ever Michelin U.S. Motorcycle Championship. The competition is being billed as an exclusive, invitation-only event offering an $87,500 purse for club-level motorcycle road racers who compete on Michelin?s racing tires. 2009-10-02T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/631112null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Cooper-chooses-two-new-ad-agencies-plans-social-ne/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630226?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Retailers carrying the Cooper tire lines can anticipate an enhanced media presence as two new advertising agencies have been selected following a national search. MARC USA will handle the ad accounts while The Zimmerman Agency will direct public relations and social media efforts. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630226null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Troubleshooting/Getting-the-lowdown-on-suspension-lowering-for-Cor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630166?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Getting ground-hugging stance on a vehicle used to be a low-tech affair, sometimes consisting of merely cutting a coil out of spring with a blowtorch. While this backyard procedure might have achieved the look, the ride and handling often were negatively impacted, sometimes to the point of becoming downright hazardous. Times have changed, and so have suspensions, especially on sophisticated sports cars like the Corvette. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630166null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Marquardt-discusses-NAPAASE-Tech-of-the-Year-award/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630170?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Paul Marquardt, owner of Northwoods Auto Techs in Rhinelander, Wis., was named 2010 NAPA/ASE Tech of the Year. He shares his thoughts on the award and other aspects of his business. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630170null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Honeywell-and-SAE-International-expand-vehicle-des/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630258?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Honeywell and SAE International have expanded their Honeywell/SAE Student Automotive Design Challenge (SADC) to include schools from eight countries and more than 400 students. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630258null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Toyo-sponsored-drivers-ahead-of-the-pack-for-TORC-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630249?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Rick Huseman, driver of the No. 36 Monster Energy/Traxxas/Toyota /Toyo Tires Tundra, won the Sept. 26 Round 14 of the Pro 4X4 class of The Off-Road Championship (TORC) series at Perris, Calif. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630249null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Why-some-people-always-make-money-in-the-service-b/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630168?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Many of us have been surprised by the way this recession has affected our businesses. Who would have thought OEMs would go bankrupt and so many new car dealers would close their doors? Then for every independent shop we see experiencing increases in sales due to lack of new car sales, there is a shop located in a challenging area of high unemployment experiencing decreases in sales. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630168null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/New-Goodyear-blimp-pilot-taking-flight-in-highly-v/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630015?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Nathan Brooks has become Goodyear?s newest blimp pilot following a successful ?check flight? at the company?s Airship Operations facility in Carson, Calif. 2009-09-30T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630015null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Point-of-sale-kits-enhance-Fall-Car-Care-Month/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629901?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 The Car Care Council?s ?Be Car Care Aware? point-of-sale starter kits contain materials to enhance Fall Car Care Month celebrations and community car care events throughout the year. The kits can be ordered online by visiting www.carcare.org. 2009-09-30T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/629901null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Online-social-networking-media-can-help-boost-busi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630052?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 In a world where it seems like everybody is using Facebook, MySpace or LinkedIn, posting pictures on Flickr, videos on YouTube, and random thoughts and observations on Twitter, it's a wonder anybody gets any work done at all. But many companies are leveraging these new social networking sites to increase their visibility and build customer loyalty. 2009-09-29T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/402009/630052null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Yokohama-partners-with-RocketSports-Racing/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629536?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Yokohama Tire Corporation and RocketSports Racing (RSR) are teaming up to field a Jaguar XKR GT2 entry in the 2010 ALMS season. 2009-09-29T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/629536null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Snap-on-wins-innovation-awards/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629295?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Snap-on Tools won four Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) 2009 Innovation Awards, including taking top honor - 2009 Tool of the Year Award for the Dodge Hub Removal Adapter (DHP1). 2009-09-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/629295null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/RocketSports-Racing-blasting-off-at-Petit-Le-Mans-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629351?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Yokohama has been named as the official tire supplier for RocketSports Racing (RSR), and the two firms are teaming up to field a Jaguar XKR GT2 for next year?s American Le Mans Series (ALMS) season. 2009-09-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/629351null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Yamaha-fielding-ATV-giveaway-for-National-Hunting-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629352?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 For tire dealers and other retailers outfitting ATVs and Side-by-Sides, Yamaha is marking Saturday?s National Hunting and Fishing Day by promoting a giveaway contest featuring a 2009 Grizzly 550 FI ATV with Electric Power Steering. The prize vehicle is valued at $8,199. 2009-09-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/629352null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Colony-Tire-broadcasting-AutoNetTV-in-waiting-area/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629091?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Colony Tire customers are being educated and entertained with AutoNetTV programming while waiting for their car to be serviced. 2009-09-25T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/629091null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Kumho-implementing-price-increases/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628656?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Kumho Tire USA is increasing prices up to 12 percent on selected products. The sales increase is a result of market pressures created by the recent increased tariff on passenger and light truck tires produced in China for distribution in the United States, the company reports. 2009-09-24T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628656null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Changes-lead-to-Sadlers-crew-chief-winning-MOOG-aw/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628659?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 After making wholesale changes to its car, the No. 19 Stanley Tools Dodge Charger team watched driver Elliott Sadler march through the competition for an impressive eighth-place finish in the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. 2009-09-24T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628659null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Take-the-EQ-quiz-and-win-a-chance-to-head-to-Vegas/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628171?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Technicians can take the EngineQuest (EQ) cylinder head product quiz on RacingJunk.com and enter to win EQ?s ?Head to Vegas? promotion. 2009-09-23T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628171null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Tire-Rack-study-Low-rolling-resistance-tires-net-b/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628282?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Recent testing by Tire Rack has confirmed that using low rolling resistance (LRR) tires ?is an effective way for consumers to save money while reducing carbon emissions through increased fuel efficiency.? The retailer has published comprehensive report analyzing LRR tires following an extensive evaluation at its South Bend, Ind. test track. 2009-09-23T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628282null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Get-more-attention-registering-Fall-Car-Care-event/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628168?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Organizations can register their 2009 Fall Car Care Month community car care events on the Car Care Council?s Web site 2009-09-23T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628168null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Makita-invites-techs-to-experience-tools-in-new-pr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628045?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Makita Industrial Power Tools has launched Experience 18V LXT Lithium-Ion, a new national promotion offering select free tools with purchase and big value on select items. 2009-09-22T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628045null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Purolator-Web-site-available-in-multiple-languages/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627579?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Purolator?s current Web site, purolatorautofilters.net, can now be accessed in a variety of languages indigenous to North America. The addition of Canadian French and Canadian English, Mexican Spanish and Mexican English and American Spanish to the current Web site in English is expected to make the site even more customer-friendly. 2009-09-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/382009/627579null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/CARS/Today-is-final-day-to-receive-discount-on-CARS-Exp/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627407?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Today is the last day to save up to 60 percent on your CARS registration for this year's event. 2009-09-18T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/382009/627407null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Discount-Tire-to-sponsor-Penskes-Keselowski-for-NA/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627399?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Reaching a multi-year agreement with Penske Racing and driver Brad Keselowski beginning with the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series, Discount Tire will serve as the primary sponsor for at least 26 races with Keselowski behind the wheel of the Penske No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge Charger. 2009-09-18T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/382009/627399null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/ATD-nets-high-rankings-on-Inc-magazines-list-of-fa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/626681?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Inc. magazine has named American Tire Distributors, Inc. (ATD) to its 2009 list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America. 2009-09-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/382009/626681null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Federated-sending-one-tech-for-a-ride-in-classic-c/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/626696?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 One technician will have the chance to own a classic muscle or vintage car through the Federated Auto Parts ? Standard brand Oxygen Sensors ?Dream Car Sweepstakes.? 2009-09-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/382009/626696null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Wis-tech-Marquardt-named-NAPA-Technician-of-the-Ye/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/626442?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Thirty years ago, Paul Marquardt read an article about a man named the NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year. The tables have turned as others now are reading an article about Marquardt, owner of Northwoods Auto Techs in Rhinelander, Wis., and the 2010 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year. 2009-09-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/382009/626442null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Distribution/Ohio-Technical-College-celebrates-40th-anniversary/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/626169?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 A lot has changed in the world of automotive technology since 1969, with V8 muscle cars making way for high-tech hybrids and the days of do-it-yourself repairs being replaced by professional technician service. The same holds true for leading automotive school Ohio Technical College, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a premier provider of hands-on technical training. 2009-09-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/382009/626169null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/TIA-members-atwitter-over-heightened-Internet-oppo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625622?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Tire dealers are booting up increased connections with each other and potential customers via Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn as the Tire Industry Association (TIA) has opened accounts on each of the three popular social networking sites. 2009-09-11T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/372009/625622null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/No-00-crew-chief-wins-MOOG-Problem-Solver-of-the-R/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625530?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 David Reutimann and the No. 00 Aaron?s Dream Machine Toyota scored their fifth top-five finish of the season and the team?s crew chief, Rodney Childers, was presented the NASCAR MOOG ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award following the Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. 2009-09-11T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/372009/625530null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Car-Care-Guides-available-for-your-Fall-Car-Care-M/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624920?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 The Car Care Council says that now is the time to start planning for Fall Car Care Month activities, and that means ordering copies of the Car Care Guide for the October event. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/372009/624920null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Hankook-extends-rebate-offer-through-November/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624928?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Hankook Tire America Corp. has extended the $50 mail-in rebate on the retail purchase of the popular Ventus V12 evo high performance tire. The Tame the Road mail-in rebate program for consumers who purchase four Ventus V12 evo tires in any size has now been extended through Nov. 30, 2009. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/372009/624928null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Michelin-tire-dealers-gaining-football-prominence-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625040?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Known for his hard hits on opposing players, National Football League Hall of Famer and four-time Super Bowl champion Ronnie Lott has formed a pigskin partnership with Michelin to help promote the company?s new LTX M/S2 tire. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/372009/625040null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Pirelli-ranked-on-Dow-Jones-for-third-time/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624931?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 For the third consecutive year, Pirelli is the global leader in its segment (Autoparts and Tires) in the Dow Jones sustainability indices. This is the outcome of the 2009 review by the SAM Group of the Dow Jones sustainability indices, in which Pirelli continues to be included both in the DJSI WORLD index and in the European DJSI STOXX index. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/372009/624931null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/30--global-Goodyear-suppliers-meet-to-develop-enha/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625045?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Dozens of business leaders from around the world gathered at Goodyear?s Akron, Ohio headquarters recently to learn the latest in global demand trends in the automotive and tire industries and how these trends will challenge the tire maker?s research and development efforts. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/372009/625045null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Cooper-driving-tire-dealer-promotion-with-national/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624255?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Cooper?s ?Take the Money and Ride? rebate program is up and running through Oct. 31. Customers can get up to a $75 Visa card by mail when they buy a set of four qualifying tires. 2009-09-08T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/624255null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Tips-for-a-successful-Fall-Car-Care-Month/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624258?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 In preparation for Fall Car Care Month in October 2009, the Car Care Council has put together some recommended guidelines on how to host a vehicle check-up event. 2009-09-08T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/624258null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Military-salutes-Michelin-for-its-logistical-tire-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624253?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Michelin North America is being saluted with two additional Best Value Awards ?for exemplary logistics performance? in supplying aircraft and ground-vehicle tires to all four branches of the U.S. military. The honors were bestowed by the U.S. Defense Supply Center in Columbus, Ohio (DSCC). 2009-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/624253null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Sears-renews-ties-with-tire-maker-via-private-labe/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624250?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 More than 850 Sears Auto Centers will now be stocking two tire lines manufactured by the Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. The private-label Sears Guardsman Plus and the Cooper Response Touring are the initial offerings. 2009-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/624250null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Motor-oil-makers-urging-consumers-to-learn-that-oi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/623585?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 As the average age of vehicles on the road today rises, up to 9.4 years according to a trio of motor oil brands, a new consumer education program has hit the streets to help your customers learn more about the importance of oil in keeping their vehicles running longer. 2009-09-03T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/623585null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Ken-Schrader-getting-dirty-with-five-Federated-Car/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/623159?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Five Federated Car Care Centers from across the country are getting the chance to get dirty as the winnser of Federated?s ?Get Dirty with Kenny? contest have been announced. 2009-09-02T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/623159null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Fall-Car-Care-Month-made-easy-with-new-kits-from-t/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/623158?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 With Fall Car Care Month less than a month away, the Car Care Council is making available kits to help today?s repair shops, jobbers and WDs get ready for the annual event. 2009-09-02T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/623158null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Techs-fishing-for-deals-can-earn-them-through-Delp/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/623157?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Delphi is helping technicians spend more on their downtime with gift cards to BassPro Shops. 2009-09-02T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/623157null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Troubleshooting/Going-way-beyond-straight-Hemi-HP/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622219?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 There's an old truism in the automotive business that horsepower is what sells, but torque is what moves the car. Well, offering a supercharger actually gives you a dramatic power-adder that can raise the performace of both a customer's vehicle and your shop revenues. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/622219null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/NC-shop-owner-not-seeing-runoff-from-dealership-cl/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622223?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Paul Lambdin, who owns Cary Car Care in Cary, N.C., talks with Motor Age about dealership closings, Cash for Clunkers and his business. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/622223null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Volkswagen-launches-new-customer-service-program/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622728?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. will initiate a new customer service program to address concerns raised by its customers with certain Direct Shift Gearboxes (DSG) in Volkswagen and Audi models, and to affirm its confidence in the sophisticated technology represented by those components. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/622728null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Canadian-Tire-treading-ahead-with-several-merchand/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622320?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Executives at Canadian Tire, one of Canada?s largest retailers, are on a roll as they embrace a number of store-management innovations. One such strategy involves pursuing a new method for restocking the shelves in nearly 500 locations. 2009-08-31T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/622320null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Customer+Service/Trico-forecasting-results-with-Its-Raining-Rebates/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622673?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Trico Products is ready for changing driving conditions and getting others ready to with its new promotion, ?It?s Raining Rebates,? running for two months this fall. The promotion, which starts Oct. 1 and continues through Nov. 30, offers the opportunity for customers to save up to $20 in rebates on a pair of Trico NeoForm®, Teflon® blade or ExactFit® wiper blades. 2009-08-31T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/362009/622673null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/RepairPal-services-to-be-offered-in-Bosch-Service-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621911?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 RepairPal, a Web and mobile service that directs tens of thousands of educated customers to quality auto repair facilities every day, has reached an agreement with Robert Bosch LLC, the largest global manufacturer of original equipment automotive parts and systems. 2009-08-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/621911null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Bridgestone-chipping-in-with-renewed-sponsorships-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621435?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Tire dealers carrying the Bridgestone and Firestone lines can expect continued links with golfing fans as Bridgestone has inked a five-year agreement to remain the Official Tire of the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour. 2009-08-26T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/621435null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Save-a-Deal-maker-targeting-6000-dealerships/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621098?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Automotive Software Designers, Inc., a provider of software and services for the automotive retail industry, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Optical Systems, Inc., reports that the company has targeted 6,000 dealerships across 42 states as customers for the next generation of its flagship software product, Save-a-Deal. 2009-08-25T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/621098null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Study-Initial-customer-phone-call-to-tire-dealer-i/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/620619?contextCategoryId=41824&ref=25 Most people don?t have a particular type of tire in mind when they begin the shopping process, which presents a crucial competitive edge for tire outlets that are able to competently handle that initial telephone call, according to a market study by J.D. 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