News By Topic: Repair and Maintenance

Cynthia Feldmann Appointed to Hayes Lemmerz' Board of Directors

Sep 21, 2006

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Sept. 20 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today announced that Cynthia Feldmann has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. With the addition of Ms. Feldmann, the Board now consists of seven members. Ms. Feldmann has also been appointed as the Chairperson of the Audit Committee and a ... Continue reading

Response From EZ Lube to BAR Allegations

Sep 20, 2006

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20 -- EZ Lube said that allegations made today by the Bureau of Automotive Repair are flat-out wrong and libelous. "The allegations made by the BAR are old news. The television report and investigation relied upon by BAR took place almost three years ago," said Skip Miller of MillerBarondess, LLP, at ... Continue reading

Bureau of Automotive Repair Seeks to Shut Down Southern California EZ Lube Shops

Sep 20, 2006

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Sept. 20, 2006--The California Department of Consumer Affairs/Bureau of Automotive Repair (DCA/BAR) is taking disciplinary action that may result in the suspension or revocation of the Automotive Repair Dealer registrations of 76 Southern California EZ Lube auto repair shops. This marks the largest ... Continue reading

More Californians Eligible for Financial Help to Repair Polluting Vehicles

Sep 18, 2006

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Sept. 12, 2006--Thousands more low-income California consumers are now qualified to receive financial assistance to help their vehicles pass Smog Check. For the second time this year, the Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Automotive Repair (DCA/BAR) has increased the maximum household income ... Continue reading

Electric Car Lesson for Auto Dealers; ZAP Advances Industry With Service Training September 21

Sep 15, 2006

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Sept. 14, 2006--For the first time in the auto industry, dealers who sell full-performance, production electric cars will be trained in their service, maintenance and parts distribution, according to automotive pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP). ZAP says its new XEBRA micro city-car is unique and requires ... Continue reading

PC Magazine Digital Village to Showcase CarMD

Sep 13, 2006

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.--Sept. 13, 2006--CarMD.com Corp. has been selected to showcase its new consumer automotive product at the PC Magazine Digital Village during the DigitalLife show, October 12-15, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. CarMD(TM) is a revolutionary automotive diagnostic tool and onli ... Continue reading

4E Fuel Releases Their Exclusive Ethos Fuel Reformulator to General Public

Sep 13, 2006

Increases Gas Mileage Up to 19% for Substantial Consumer Savings ROSEVILLE, Calif., Sept. 12 -- Ethos FR is the first-ever "fuel reformulator" with a 10-year proven track record. It has been used for years by the U.S. military, Secret Service and Allied Waste, the second-largest trash collection company in the nation. ... Continue reading

PPG's Durabed(R) Sprayable Bedliner Wins Nissan's 2006 Global Innovation Award

Sep 8, 2006

TROY, Mich., Sept. 7 -- PPG is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of Nissan's 2006 Global Innovation Award for its Durabed(R) sprayable bedliner. The award was presented to PPG at Nissan's annual Global Supplier Meeting held in Tokyo, Japan. The Global Innovation Award was established by Nissan last year to h ... Continue reading

Eagle One Golden Rule Award For Car Clubs

Sep 7, 2006

Car Clubs Winning Eagle One "Golden Rule Award" To Receive More Cash For Favorite Charities Entry Deadline is December 31 Eagle One has announced an increase in cash donations to car clubs that win its 14th annual "Golden Rule Awards" competition. The prestigious award will recognize a car club in four U.S. regions for ... Continue reading

Top Operational RV Issues Preventable, Coach-Net Says

Sep 1, 2006

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz., Aug. 31 -- Coach-Net Technical and Roadside Assistance urges travelers to review maintenance procedures, service their RVs early and check system operation to avoid potential issues they may encounter on their next trip. In researching more than 85,000 service calls, Coach-Net found the majorit ... Continue reading

MTI Recommends Replacement of Old Carbon Monoxide Alarms on RVs

Aug 30, 2006

VOLO, Ill., Aug. 28 -- Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent killer that can be present when we travel, camp or vacation in RVs. No matter where you encounter CO, within minutes, high concentrations of this odorless, colorless and invisible gas can become lethal. Having a CO alarm that is listed for use on Recreational Vehi ... Continue reading

CARQUEST Auto Parts Names Greg Epsaro of Harriman, NY Technician of the Year

Aug 22, 2006

Greg Epsaro of Harriman, New York Named TECH-NET Professional Auto Service / ASE Technician Of The Year RALEIGH, NC (Aug. 22, 2006) -- Greg Epsaro, owner of Harriman Auto in Harriman, NY, has been named the 2006 TECH-NET Professional Auto Service / ASE Technician of the Year. He was selected for the award after meeting ... Continue reading

US Auto Dealerships May Receive More Money for Warranty Parts

Aug 21, 2006

Washington DC August 21, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that should two recent federal court rulings spread across the nation, automakers may wind up paying dealerships an estimated $2 billion or more each year for parts used in warranty repairs. The court decisions upheld laws in New Jersey and Maine which requir ... Continue reading

US Rules Car Makers Must Disclose Black Box' To Vehicle Buyers

Aug 21, 2006

New DOT Rule Requires Automakers to Tell Consumers if New Vehicles Are Equipped with Event Data Recorders Automakers will be required, for the first time ever, to tell new car buyers if an Event Data Recorder (EDR) has been installed under a new rule issued today by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National ... Continue reading

Precision Auto Care Signs Agreement with Identifix

Aug 21, 2006

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Aug. 21, 2006--Identifix, one of the nation's premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced it has signed an agreement with Precision Auto Care Inc. (OTCBB:PACI) to introduce Identifix services to all 330 Precision Tune Auto Care franchises nationwide. "Our mi ... Continue reading