Mobile Service & Repair Co. Builds Solid Foundation In Wadsworth, Ohio
Twenty years after its inception, Mobile Service & Repair Co. is still going strong in Wadsworth, OH. But when Frank Dannemiller started the business out of his garage in 1995, he had no idea what obstacles he would have to overcome. Originally called Mobile A/C, the primary focus of the business was servicing air conditioning
Auto Repair Shop Gives Free Car To Red Cross Volunteer
Jeff Klonowski, a Red Cross volunteer, recently received a free 1998 Saturn SL2 from Ray’s Certified Auto Repair in Moorhead, MN. From the INFORUM.com website: Jeff Klonowski thought he was helping a friend pick up a car from Ray’s Certified Auto Repair on Saturday afternoon. He didn’t realize he’d go home with a new vehicle,
RepairPal And ASE Strengthen Ties To Benefit Consumers And Auto Repair Shops
RepairPal and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) are working together to highlight excellence and quality in the auto repair industry. RepairPal’s mission is to elevate the quality of auto repair through its shop certification program, which incorporates multiple measurements. Focused on helping consumers connect with high-quality repair shops, the RepairPal Certified Network
Openbay Debuts OpenbayASP Mobile Platform For Automotive Repair Industry
Openbay, an award-winning auto repair marketplace, has announced the launch of OpenbayASP, a native iOS app for automotive service professionals that brings a mostly offline industry, online. OpenbayASP combines the online-to-offline customer-acquisition power that Openbay delivers to its network of service professionals with the benefits of a mobile platform. According to the company, OpenbayASP promotes
‘Garage Gurus’ Training Center To Open Doors To Automotive Repair Professionals Across South Florida
Global vehicle components manufacturer Federal-Mogul Motorparts will expand its nationwide “Garage Gurus” technical training network to South Florida with the grand opening of a state-of-the-art training center in Miramar on Saturday, October 17. Automotive repair professionals from across the greater Miami area will be on hand to tour the Garage Gurus facility, which will offer
Ford’s eCounter Partners With Diagnostic Site Identifix Direct-Hit To Streamline Aftermarket Repairs
For technicians who use Ford Motorcraft’s eCounter to order parts, their work just got a lot easier. eCounter, Motorcraft’s e-commerce tool, has now partnered with Identifix – a provider of automotive repair information to help diagnose and repair vehicles efficiently, accurately and profitably. The new partnership makes it possible for technicians to troubleshoot the toughest
NASTF Panel To Address How Vehicle Cybersecurity Will Impact Future Auto Repair
A panel of experts will discuss the challenges facing OEMs in preventing vehicle hacking while preserving productivity and convenience in auto repair. This topic will be a key focus of the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Fall 2015 General Meeting, taking place from 1-4:30 pm (PT) on Nov. 4, in the Venetian Hotel/Sands Expo
Yodle Launches Lighthouse 360 For Auto Repair Shops
Yodle, a leader in local online marketing, has announced that its Lighthouse 360 product is now available to auto repair shops. The customized offering combines Yodle’s proven marketing automation tools with new tools designed specifically to help local auto repair business owners manage their shop and grow profitably. With Lighthouse 360, auto repair shops can
Parts Plus Repair America Sweepstakes Awards Ultimate Dream Car Weekend To 6 Service Dealers
As part of its Repair America Sweepstakes, Parts Plus has awarded six service dealers trips to Los Angeles to drive an array of exotic vehicles for the Ultimate Dream Car Weekend. The following grand-prize winners and their spouses will alternate taking turns behind the wheel so they can each experience the thrill of driving such
Vehicle Safety Inspections Highlight ASA’s Inaugural Service Repair Leadership Forum
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) hosted the first Service Repair Leadership Forum (SRLF) during NACE | CARS in July. The program included a segment on periodic motor vehicle inspections. Panelists addressed the challenges facing safety inspection programs across the United States, in addition to the benefits of strong programs in states such as Pennsylvania and