Precision Auto Care Announces FY 2007 Year End Results
Sep 28, 2007
LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 27 -- Precision Auto Care, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PACI) announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007. Revenue was $12.1 million and profit was $3.4 million, or $0.12 per share, compared with a profit of $721,000, or $0.02 per share, on revenue of $11.7 million for the pri ... Continue reading
Regular Maintenance Can Help You Get More Miles Out of Your Car
Sep 27, 2007
DALLAS, Sept. 27 -- Peanut butter and jelly, chips and salsa, vegetables and ... oil changes? They really do have something in common -- they both promote good health. Just like your mother told you to eat your vegetables so you could be strong and healthy, you have probably been told that you are supposed to change th ... Continue reading
AAA Michigan Offers Free Winter Car Care Inspections
Sep 27, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 27 -- Michigan motorists can't avoid winter - it's right around the corner - but they can act now to help ease its effects on their vehicles with a free Winter Car Care maintenance inspection at participating AAA Approved Auto Repair (AAR) facilities statewide. The inspections - which will run th ... Continue reading
AAA: Americans Take Shorter Road Trips Due to Costs, Time - VIDEO STORY
Sep 25, 2007
September 25, 2007: With more Americans pressed for time and bound by economic restrictions, the American Automobile Association (AAA) reports long vacations are becoming a thing of the past. Rather than taking a standard two-week trip, AAA indicates most Americans are taking shorter excursions. By traveling closer to ... Continue reading
Protect Your Vehicle From Thieves
Sep 24, 2007
Auto Theft Myths "No one would steal my car. Nobody wants my car." Actually, most stolen cars are at least a few years old. Thieves are interested in common vehicles, because they can be easily hacked and sold for parts. Spare parts for older cars can be hard to find, so they are expensive. Your car's parts are worth a ... Continue reading
Free Vehicle VINgraving Offered
Sep 24, 2007
Etching your vehicle identification number on all the auto glass makes it less likely to be stolen MARCUS HOOK, Pa., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pa. Auto Theft Prevention Authority will co-sponsor a free VIN etching event, held by the District Attorney G. Michael Green, Delaware County District Attorney's O ... Continue reading
AAA Survey Cites Top-Five Car Troubles, NAPA Offers Solutions
Sep 24, 2007
ATLANTA--Tire pressure was the number one vehicle issue identified during the most recent nationwide clinics conducted by AAA and its affiliated repair facilities. Results are based on inspections conducted on 6,082 vehicles by 25 different AAA clubs. As a leading automotive solutions source, NAPA has partnered with AA ... Continue reading
Fall is Ideal Time to Winterize Your Vehicle
Sep 19, 2007
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- October, the official Fall Car Care Month, is the perfect time of year to pay special attention to your vehicle and get it ready for winter. The Car Care Council recommends the following steps for winterizing your vehicle: -- Clean, flush and put new antifreeze in the ... Continue reading
Drivers in a Fix for Car Repairs Without 'Right to Repair' Legislation
Sep 19, 2007
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If left up to car manufacturers, consumers won't have a choice of where to bring their vehicles to be serviced or repaired. However, the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2694) was recently introduced in Congress to protect the rights of car owners to decid ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Offers Tips You 'Auto Know' to Maintain Your Car's Value
Sep 19, 2007
COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 18 -- Due to the recent steep slump in the housing and financial markets, consumers are growing increasingly economically-minded, looking to cut costs and pinch pennies in many facets of their lives. Along these lines, the experts at NADAguides.com -- a leading vehicle pricing and information ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2007
MEDFORD, Mass., Sept. 17 -- Cross Country Automotive Services (Cross Country), a leading provider of vehicle and driver programs, including its flagship roadside assistance service, announced that it has been selected by Volkswagen and Audi of America to provide emergency roadside assistance to their customers, beginni ... Continue reading
It's Probably Time to Replace Your Vehicle's Cabin Air Filter
Sep 18, 2007
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 17 -- If you get headaches, allergic reactions or breathing problems riding in your car, it's probably time to change the cabin air filter. Cabin air filters clean the incoming air and remove allergens, and should be replaced every 12,000 to 15,000 miles, or per the owner's manual, according to the ... Continue reading
Chrysler Recalls - Honda Recalls
Sep 14, 2007
Chrysler Recalls Nearly 300,000 SUVs Over Potential Brake Problems; Honda Recalls Civics WASHINGTON DC September 14, 2007; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that Chrysler LLC said Friday it would recall nearly 300,000 sport utility vehicles to address potential braking problems while driving uphill. In a separate ... Continue reading
Liz Allison Teams With AutoVantage: Auto Club Advice on Fuel Savings, Conservation
Sep 14, 2007
NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 13 -- Everyone likes to save a few dollars at the pump, but filling up every week is a fact of life. Would you change your driving habits, though, if you knew that how you drive makes a difference in your fuel economy? "You can't always eliminate the amount of trips you take in your car. But contr ... Continue reading
Tire Industry Helping New Drivers Become Safe Drivers
Sep 12, 2007
Rubber Manufacturers Association Offers Online Tire Safety Curriculum WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Driver education teachers across the nation can take advantage of an effective online resource to help teach new drivers about tire care. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), which represents tir ... Continue reading
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