2007 IIHS Overall Crashworthiness Evaluations
Dec 19, 2006
Recent CIWMB Study Finds Public is Unaware About Tire Maintenance
Dec 14, 2006
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--A recent study by the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) on proper tire maintenance found that while three-fourths of those surveyed were aware that they should check their tire pressure regularly, only half do so. Most respondents reported that there was âno needâ to che ... Continue reading
Winter Weather Driving Tips from Pep Boys
Dec 14, 2006
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack , the nationâs leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, reminds motorists to be ready for winter, which officially begins on December 22. Winter driving conditions can take a toll on your car, affecting performance and safe operation. Pep Boys rec ... Continue reading
Dec 2, 2006
CVSA Symposium Targets Brake Safety
Nov 30, 2006
Multi-Disciplinary Forum Brings Together Experts to Help Save Lives WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- During a three-day CMV Brake Safety Symposium in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 5-7, 2006, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will bring together the industry's foremost experts and educational resources to provide ... Continue reading
Nov 27, 2006
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Identifix, one of the nationâs premier sources of online diagnostic and fix information, today announced the launch of a powerful new search engine called Supercharged Search⢠on its award winning website, Direct-Hit. Supercharged Search⢠is an extremely powerful web-based automotive sea ... Continue reading
Tire Pressure Monitoring Technology Can Save Your Life - If You Know How To Use It
Nov 27, 2006
DETROIT November 27, 2006; Four little wheel sensors in a growing number of vehicles can help save lives by alerting motorists to low tire pressure, a potentially dangerous driving situation. GM Goodwrench is encouraging motorists to take a few minutes this fall to learn how to use a tire pressure monitoring system (TP ... Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving From San Diego Auto Swap!
Nov 23, 2006
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks For Your Support... I want to Thank You for supporting the San Diego Auto Swap over the last 16 years. I really do appreciate it. I also want to Thank our Military, who are away from home and loved ones, in the service of our country. I hope they ... Continue reading
NHTSA Announces 4 Separate Recalls of Some Volvo, Chrysler, Ford Vehicles
Nov 22, 2006
DETROIT November 24, 2006; The AP reported that NHTSA yesterday announced four separate auto recalls affecting about 300,600 vehicles. More than half of the vehicles being recalled -- 170,099 -- are Volvo passenger cars, station wagons and sport utility vehicles from the 1999-2002 model years, the National Highway Traf ... Continue reading
Nov 22, 2006
PHILADELPHIA--The Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has announced a recall of 8,583 tires produced by Cooper Tire for Pep Boys between August 8 and August 19, 2006. Of these tires, over 3,400 have already been accounted for and removed from Pep Boysâ inventory. The affected tires are listed below. Product Name Size DOT ... Continue reading
HotShot Makes Ice Scrapers Obsolete
Nov 22, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Dean Draznin Communications, Inc. Dean Draznin 641/472-2257 dean@drazninpr.com Elizabeth Grace 561/989-9855 elizabeth@drazninpr.com HOTSHOT MAKES ICE SCRAPERS OBSOLETE 500,000 throughout world now have heated washer fluid on car Farmington Hills, MI, November 22, 2006 â More than 500 ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series Sensation Danica Patrick Provides Tips for Getting Your Car Ready for Winter
Nov 22, 2006
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 21, 2006; A recent survey commissioned by the Car Care Council found 70 percent of people admitted to not winterizing their vehicle. In fact, AAA estimates vehicle breakdowns top 5 million during the winter holiday season alone. Winter is right around the corner which may mean snow, ice and dange ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Seek Insurers' Help in Keeping Flood Damaged Cars off the Street
Nov 18, 2006
Insurance Company Voluntarily Discloses Flood Damage Info WASHINGTON, DC November 17, 2006; In a major new development, PEMCO, a Seattle-based insurance company, announced this week that it will voluntarily disclose vehicle flood damage information to the public (see Editor's Note below). The recent flooding in the Pac ... Continue reading
Scot Manna Wins ACDelco Technician Of The Millennium IV Competition
Nov 17, 2006
GRAND BLANC, MICH. November 16, 2006; Scot Manna, owner of MB Automotive, Inc. in Des Plaines, Ill., won the ACDelco Technician of the Millennium IV competition at the ACDelco National Convention held recently in Las Vegas. Manna, the U.S. North Central Region champion, prevailed over seven other U.S. and Canadian auto ... Continue reading
Bakersfield California 1-800 Radiator Warehouses Opens
Nov 17, 2006
BAKERSFIELD, CA Nov 16, 2006; Last Monday auto parts distributor 1-800 Radiator officially opened their twenty-ninth California outlet for business. Local owners Tanya and Ken Gacs manage the warehouse, located in Bakersfield. By teaming up with entrepreneurs like the Gacs 1-800 Radiator continues to expand into new st ... Continue reading
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