July 2, 2009
Challenger Lifts Introduces its Max Plus Productivity Two Post Automotive Lift
Challenger Lifts introduces its Max Plus Productivity two post automotive lift, the CL10V3-DPC. The lift has all the features and benefits of the existing CL10V3 two post, with the addition of Dual Pendant Power Controls, a Stack Adapter Kit and a "Document Caddy" for quick reference to important documents....
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'Cash for Clunkers' Begins July 23
President Obama recently signed into law the "Cash for Clunkers" program, now known as the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), which is expected to begin later this month.
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Yokohama's dB Super E-Spec, the World's First Orange Oil-Infused Passenger Tire, Now on the Market
Yokohma Tire this week began selling what it says is the world's first orange oil-infused passenger car tire, Yokohama Tire Corporation's dB Super E-spec, which is composed of 80 percent non-petroleum based materials.
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DriverSide.com and ASE Announce Cooperation to Help Consumers Find Certified Professionals
DriverSide.com and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have announced a cooperative program to help drivers locate credible, ASE-certified technicians and Blue Seal of Excellence recognized repair shops. DriverSide will incorporate ASE shops into its shop locator listings....
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GM Tech Tip: Rear Independent Suspension for AWD Vehicles Out of Alignment
Drivers of some General Motors vehicles with independent rear suspensions and All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) may complain of excessive rear tire wear, clunking noises and possible instability. Technicians may also notice excessive negative camber of more than 3.5 degrees and toe-out conditions that cannot be corrected with normal adjustments....
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Shell Kicks Off Local Market 'Motor Oil Matters' Tour
The tour, currently scheduled for three markets including Detroit, Dallas and New York, is designed to support loyal installers and engage them in a campaign to promote quality brand-name motor oils and combat the use of lower quality off-brand or out-of-specification lubricants....
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Identifix Direct-Hit Reaches Milestone of 20,000 Subscribers
Direct-Hit is Identifix's subscription-based online diagnostic information source offering real-world, proven diagnostic and fix information. It was developed from more than 3.6 million Identifix Repair Hotline calls to the company's 45 ASE master certified technicians....
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Four Seasons Announces 'Cool It' Sweepstakes
Four Seasons announces its "Cool It" sweepstakes for service providers and professional technicians, running through Sept. 15, 2009. Prizes include a $500 gift certificate to Best Buy, Nintendo Wii Sports Bundles, iPod touches, Garmin 255WT nuvis and Nintendo DS Lites....
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Management: Things to Look for When Selecting Training Programs for Your Techs
With the goal of providing you with ideas on what to look for when selecting training programs for your techs, Babcox Research asked a sample of shop owner readers for their input on the topic.
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Snap-on Sockets Featured on Discovery Science Channel's 'How it's Made'
Forget the fireworks and grilling out. What you should really be doing Fourth of July weekend is watching how Snap-on sockets are made when Discovery's Science Channel airs a special "How it's Made" episode featuring Snap-on sockets on Friday, July 3 at 9:00 p.m. EST....
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Raybestos, Logano Head Home to Make Sprint Cup Series History
Growing up Joey Logano watched his first Cup race from the bleachers of the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Recently, the native of Middletown, CT, became the youngest winner in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series history by winning the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at the very same race track. Logano's victory was the fourth of the 2009 season for cars using Raybestos brand brakes....
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Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger to Keynote ASRW Events - NACE and CARS
The Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standards Council (AGRSS) in cooperation with ASA, NACE and CARS has announced that Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III, the heroic pilot who masterfully landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River earlier this year, saving 155 people, will serve as keynote speaker during the Opening General Session....
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Bleeding ABS Brake System: Why Brake Fluid and Lines Degrade
According to R. L. Polk, the average age of the vehicles on U.S. roads was 9.2 years in 2007 with 41 percent of the vehicles 11 years or older. This high median age is a good reason to consider the condition of the brake fluid and bleeding procedures when performing maintenance or repairs. Maintenance or repair of an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) system can require the opening of the hydraulic system. Any time the hydraulic system is opened, air can be introduced into the lines and components....
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