ACDelco Congratulates Its Technician Of The Millennium IV Regional Semi-Finalists
May 7, 2006
GRAND BLANC, MICH. â From almost 10,000 eligible participating accounts in the U.S. and Canada, only 40 technicians remain. These 40 automotive service professionals â whose Independent Service Centers (ISCs) participate in ACDelcoâs Total Service Support (TSS) program â will compete against the clo ... Continue reading
May 7, 2006
HOUSTON--May 6, 2006--A team from Paris, Texas, took top honors in the statewide AAA/Ford Student Auto Skills competition held today at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. Students Aaron Clay and Bradley Bolton of Paris High School moved one step closer to becoming the best student automotive technicians in the country ... Continue reading
Chrysler Recalls Sedans to Prevent Brake Fluid Leaks, Jeeps With Clutch Problems
May 5, 2006
Washington DC May 5, 2006; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG said Friday that it was recalling about 45,000 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Magnum sedans for repairs to prevent brake fluid leakage that could lead to engine compartment fires. DaimlerChrysler said the recall affects 200 ... Continue reading
May 5, 2006
--Automobile Club of Southern California: WHAT: Racing against the clock and each other at Irwindale Speedway, 10 teams of the Southland's top high school auto technology students will repair disabled Ford cars during the 2006 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition state finals. The competition requires repairs to be ... Continue reading
Presto! Merlin Muffler & Brake Changes will now be called Merlin 200,000 Mile Shops
May 3, 2006
GENEVA, Ill.--May 3, 2006--Twenty years ago, not even a magician like Merlin could help cars reach the 200,000 mile mark. But modern cars, minivans, SUV's, and light trucks have been built to last longer, and with regular maintenance (and proper driving habits by their owners) these everyday vehicles can reasonably rea ... Continue reading
May 2, 2006
PHILADELPHIA--May 2, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, is seeing a steady increase in the sale of locking gas caps, which correlates to the rise in gas prices. Locking gas caps require that a key be used to remove the cap from the fuel fill pi ... Continue reading
GM Recalls GMC and Chevrolet, Isuzu Pickups
May 1, 2006
Midas Launches New Safety and Reliability Advertising
May 1, 2006
ITASCA, Ill.--May 1, 2006--Midas, Inc. is launching a new series of television commercials that feature everyday life stories to dramatize how people can depend on Midas automotive services to help customers keep their vehicles operating safely and reliably. In the spot "Busted," which debuts today, a teenage couple pu ... Continue reading
AAA to Hold Skills Competition for Student Auto Technicians
May 1, 2006
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--May 1, 2006--AAA and Ford once again will determine the best young auto technicians in the country. Iowa students will compete in the hands-on portion of the statewide Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition on Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at the Des Moines Area Community College (2006 South Ankeny Bouleva ... Continue reading
Did You Know... Nearly 600 Crashes a Week Occur in San Diego
May 1, 2006
SAN DIEGO--May 1, 2006-- New Progressive Claims Service Reduces Drivers' Time Spent Dealing with the Repair Process from About Four Days to About 15 Minutes More than 30,000 crashes will happen in San Diego County this year - that's more than 80 crashes a day and nearly 600 a week. If you've ever had a crash, you know ... Continue reading
CarMax Experts Provide Advice on How to Improve Your Gas Mileage
May 1, 2006
RICHMOND, Va., May 1 -- With gas prices topping three dollars per gallon, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has expert advice to help you save money on gas for your vehicle. "Even though gas prices have gone up, there are still steps you can take to save money on fuel," said ASE Certified Maste ... Continue reading
Thomson Delmar Learning Launches ChiltonPRO(TM) Electronic Automotive Repair Information System
May 1, 2006
New, Cost-Effective Alternative for the Professional Market Available in Online or DVD Format ALBANY, N.Y., May 1 -- Thomson Delmar Learning, the leading provider of lifelong learning products and services for the health care, technology and trades, and career education markets and part of The Thomson Corporation (TSX: ... Continue reading
General Motors to Recall About 400,000 Pickup Trucks Due to Defective Brake Lights
May 1, 2006
DETROIT May 1, 2006; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. is recalling about 400,000 pickup trucks due to defective brake lights. The affected vehicles are the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon from the 2004-2006 model years and the 2006 Isuzu i-280 and i-350. GM said some vehicles may permanently lose brake-lamp ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2006
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 28 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court has approved the Company's acquisition of substantially all of the assets of ProCare Automotive Service Solutions, L.L.C. ("ProCare") for app ... Continue reading
Minnesota Winners of Ford/AAA Auto Skills
Apr 27, 2006
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--April 27, 2006--AAA announces a two-student team from Moorhead High School - Brad Rassier and Sean Richards- won first place and $71,000 in scholarships in the Minnesota finals of the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills contest. The team is lead by instructor Darvin Miller. The Minnesota competition was one ... Continue reading
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