EnerSys Releases ODYSSEY Battery Guide for Automotive Applications
EnerSys recently released its ODYSSEY battery guide for automotive applications. The guide covers the 10 batteries available for automotive/light truck vehicles, as well as optional accessories and chargers available for the batteries. Additionally, the guide outlines the features and benefits of ODYSSEY batteries, such as longer cycle life, mounting flexibility and extreme temperature tolerance.
Beck/Arnley Adds BeckCatalog to Website
Beck/Arnley recently announced that a new and improved parts look-up feature called BeckCatalog has been added to their recently re-designed website. BeckCatalog includes an application look-up and buyers’ guide that professional technicians will find extremely user-friendly, plus many more exciting additions.
Californians Value Qualified Technicians, Survey Reports
Having qualified technicians in auto repair facilities is the most important consideration to Californians when choosing a shop, according to the results of the 2007 Consumer Opinion Survey conducted by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). The survey included responses from 1,000 Californians.
Body Shop Films Reality TV Pilot
A Maryland body shop has produced a 22-minute TV pilot showing the real world of collision repair work. Unique Auto Body in Fallston hopes to show consumers across the country what goes on behind the scenes. Shop President/Owner Raymond Santiago says that his goal is to show viewers all aspects of the collision repair process.
Miller 2008 Full-Line Welding Catalog Now Available
For welding and cutting products that improve your bottom line or make metalworking easy enough for anyone, request your free copy of the new 2008 full-line catalog from Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
Chicago Pneumatic Returns to NHRA as Major Sponsor
Chicago Pneumatic has announced the continuation of its relationship and support of the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series as a Major Sponsor for the fifth consecutive year. Chicago Pneumatic debuted with NHRA in 2004, both as a sponsor and on the NHRA Manufacturer’s Midway, sharing a 53-foot display trailer with Ringers Gloves, the Official Gloves of NHRA.
Six Technicians Win Dream Daytona 500 Weekend with Raybestos One-Two-Three Foose Promotion
When the green flag drops at the Daytona 500 next month, kicking-off the 2008 NASCAR Nextel Sprint Cup season, six technicians from across the United States and Canada will be catching all the action in person – thanks to Raybestos brand brake parts.
Mitchell 1 Integrates Google Search into OnDemand5.com
Mitchell 1 announced today that a new Google search feature has been integrated into OnDemand5.com to allow users to find what they’re looking for faster and easier than ever before.
Fourteen NASCAR Teams Utilize JASPER 4-Speed for 2008 Season
The atmosphere around the NASCAR Drive Line Division at Jasper Engines & Transmissions is charged with excitement as the 2008 racing season gets underway. Twelve full-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams, and two NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series teams, will utilize the JASPER 4-Speed transmission this year.
Mitch Schneider: It’s Fixing the Mistake that Matters Most
Unless you’ve been there, it’s hard to explain the "reality" of an independent repair shop at any given moment, let alone late on a Friday evening at the end of an extremely challenging week. It’s hard to articulate just how difficult things can be in a "good" economy when business is expanding and everything is going "right." It’s almost impossible to put into words the anxiety and frustration you feel when the economy is writhing in pain.
Universal Technical Institute Teams Up with NASCAR Angels
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has teamed up with NASCAR Angels, NASCAR’s nationally-syndicated reality television show that helps deserving people in need of a transportation fix, to promote the importance of car care and the value of automotive technicians. As a major sponsor of the TV show, UTI will be fully-integrated via in-show billboards and commercials, as well as branding, product placement and a scholarship promotion.
Rust Penetrant Maker Invites Technicians to Submit Photos for ‘Rusted Nuts Hall of Fame’
Created by Federal Process Corporation, the new online hall of fame recognizes technicians for all of the hard work consumers often don’t realize is involved in a typical repair. The hall of fame also encourages technicians to avoid using torches and hammers on "rusted nuts," and to instead use the revolutionary Free All formula to break through any corrosion and quickly free the fastener.