News By Topic: Repair and Maintenance

Interactive Mapping of Alternative Fuel Stations across the US

Jun 27, 2006

Hi, I am writing to let persons interested in alternative fuels know that MapMuse.com has recently introduced interactive mapping of biodiesel fuel stations and ethanol 85 fuel stations across the US. There are presently over 650 ethanol 85 fuel stations, and 350 biodiesel fuel stations located on the MapMuse maps. The ... Continue reading

Wheelfloat(TM) Aims to Revolutionize Auto Service Industry

Jun 27, 2006

New Wheel Dolly Simplifies Tire-Changing, Speeds Service, Reduces Injury Risk SOUTHLAKE, Texas, June 27 -- Anyone who has ever changed a tire has wished there was a better way. Now, the creator of the Wheelfloat(TM) wheel dolly aims to make traditional tire-changing a thing of the past. The invention is a wish come tru ... Continue reading

AutoOne Insurance Introduces CAR Network

Jun 27, 2006

Complete Auto Repair (CAR) customer service provides stress-free repairs MELVILLE, N.Y., June 26 -- AutoOne Insurance, a division of OneBeacon Insurance Group, providing auto insurance to both voluntary and Assigned Risk drivers, today announced a brand new service for its customers aptly named AutoOne CAR Network. The ... Continue reading

"Under the Hood" - Five Tips For Improving Your Car's Fuel Economy

Jun 26, 2006

FAIRFAX, Va.--June 26, 2006--Poor fuel economy can put a costly damper on any summer vacation taken in the family vehicle. But according to Mark Salem, host of the "Under the Hood" car-care radio show in Phoenix and an ASE(a) Certified Master Technician, there are a few simple things you can do to enhance your fuel eco ... Continue reading

Affinia Announces Raybestos Brand Brakes Rotors and Disc Pads for Sprinter Vans

Jun 23, 2006

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Ken Myers Ashleigh Lockhart Affinia Under Vehicle Group Wray Ward Laseter (815) 759-7668 (704) 926-1314 ken.myers@affiniagroup.com alockhart@wwlcreative.com Affinia Under Vehicle Group Announces Raybestos(r) Brand Brakes Rotors and Disc Pads for Sprinter Vans McHENRY, Ill. (June 22, 2006) - Affini ... Continue reading

Identifix Publishes 100,000th Test and Fix

Jun 22, 2006

ST. PAUL, Minn.--June 22, 2006--Identifix, one of the nation's premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced that it has added the 100,000th Hotline Archive to Direct-Hit; its award-winning online diagnostic product. Each month the most interesting diagnostic problems are sele ... Continue reading

2006 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition June 27 in Dearborn

Jun 22, 2006

DEARBORN, Mich.--June 22, 2006--AAA/Ford: 50 Two-Man Teams from across the U.S. Will Race against the Clock to Get the Deliberately Installed "Bugs" out of 2006 Mustangs and Win $6 Million Worth of Scholarships and Prizes WHEN: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 9:15 a.m. -- Starting gun Instructed to "start your engines, if you c ... Continue reading

BP is on the Hunt for the Next Amoco Ultimate Golden Mechanic

Jun 21, 2006

CHICAGO--June 21, 2006--Starting today, BP is launching its second annual Amoco Ultimate Golden Mechanic contest. BP is searching under the hoods of cars and trucks nationwide to find the top auto technician in America. The grand prize winner will take home $25,000, a year's worth of Amoco Ultimate premium fuel and wil ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Announces Voluntary Recall Campaign of Certain SLR McLaren Vehicles

Jun 19, 2006

MONTVALE, N.J., June 19 -- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC will conduct a voluntary recall campaign on certain model year 2005 - 2006 SLR McLaren vehicles with regard to the alternator. The company has determined that under hard operating conditions, the engine compartment temperatures can increase to a level which exceeds the ... Continue reading

Fast Ashleys Is Wheeling and Dealing on MTV's Fast, Inc.

Jun 19, 2006

LOS ANGELES, June 19 -- Fast Ashleys' Christian, Todd and Tater have found a new home on MTV. These three unique characters play themselves on MTV's hot new reality show Fast, Inc. They use connections, craftiness and charisma to field classic and muscle car requests from celebrities, models and eccentric millionaires. ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Offers Free Video Downloads Through iTunes

Jun 16, 2006

ROANOKE, Va.--June 15, 2006--Advance Auto Parts announced today that it is offering free downloads of its video clinics showing instructional car repair information through Apple's video iPod technology. The partnership with Apple makes downloads available by logging on to www.AdvanceAutoParts.com, clicking the Know-Ho ... Continue reading

PRESS RELEASE - QuickSilver's Range Rover SuperCharged 2006 'Sports' exhaust system

Jun 15, 2006

QuickSilver Exhaust Systems 7 Towergate Business Centre Coopers Place Wormley Surrey GU8 5SZ United Kingdom Press Release Date: 14th June 2006 QuickSilver’s Range Rover SuperCharged ‘Sports’ exhaust system QuickSilver has designed two stainless steel exhaust systems for the 2006 model Range Rover SuperCh ... Continue reading

2006 NHTSA's Child Seat Ease of Use Ratings

Jun 14, 2006

Mercedes Benz Sued for Failing to Fix World's Most Expensive 'Broken' Production Car

Jun 14, 2006

Grand Prix Motors of Los Angeles Seeks Refund for $1.7 million Mercedes AMG CLK-GTR Roadster; Luxury Car Died After First 'Test Drive' of 10 blocks; Auto Dealership Represented by Fulbright & Jaworski. LOS ANGELES, June 14 -- When Los Angeles car dealer Mark Johnston forked over $1.7 million to buy one of only five spe ... Continue reading

How to Save Money at the Pump

Jun 14, 2006

Use MPG-CAPS(TM) as Part of Your Total Car Care Regimen ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla., June 14 -- Everyone is looking to save money on their gasoline spending with the cost of commuting, running errands, or vacationing by car rising sharply with higher gasoline prices. With the summer driving season here, there are some easy ... Continue reading