Consumer Product Safety Commission Posts Recall to its Web Site
Dec 8, 2005
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the manufacturer of the product listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) C ... Continue reading
Lack of Preventative Vehicle Maintenance May Hibernate You This Winter
Dec 8, 2005
More Than 70 Percent of Motorists Fail to Winterize Their Vehicles BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 8 -- More than 70 percent of motorists admit that they did not have their cars winterized in preparation for inclement weather, according to a survey conducted by the Car Care Council. This can prove extremely dangerous if your car b ... Continue reading
Research Company Reports: Lexus Ranks Highest in Customer Retention
Dec 8, 2005
Vehicle Quality and Customer Service Experiences Play Key Roles in Influencing Customer Retention WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 8 -- Lexus leads the industry in retaining the highest percentage of new-vehicle owners, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Customer Retention Study(SM) released today. (Logo: ht ... Continue reading
Mazda Recalls 2001-2002 Miatas for Emissions Fix
Dec 7, 2005
*News Briefs *If you need more information on these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Wednesday, December 7, 2005) * (1) EPA Nanotechnology Draft White Paper (2) Comments Sought on Proposed Permit for Stormwater Discharges (3) Mazda Recalls 2001-2002 Miatas for Emissions Fix (4) ... Continue reading
New Solar Panels for Hybrid Cars Improve MPG
Dec 7, 2005
WELLS, Nev., Dec. 7 -- Solatec LLC(TM) is pleased to introduce flexible, rooftop-mounted Solar Panels for Hybrid Vehicles, starting with a kit for the 2004-2006 Toyota Prius. The $2,195 kits will be available nationwide through dealer franchises. A prototype (pictured) has been operating in the Northeast for several mo ... Continue reading
Sears Adds DieHard(R) Batteries to Nearly 1,400 Kmart Stores Nationwide
Dec 7, 2005
Kenmore, Craftsman Brands Also Available in Select Kmart Stores HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Dec. 7 -- In another visible example of the integration between Sears and Kmart, Sears Holdings Corp. today announced the introduction of DieHard batteries in nearly 1,400 Kmart stores nationwide. DieHard batteries are already sold i ... Continue reading
Dec 7, 2005
LONDON, December 7 -- In the most concerted drive to raise standards of technical competence in the retail motor industry, the UK's first national voluntary assessment system for car technicians, Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA), has seen over 1,000 technicians register since launching in June 2005. Developed ... Continue reading
Isuzu Recalls More Than 193,000 Trucks Due to Faulty Ball Joint Sockets
Dec 6, 2005
TOKYO December 6, 2005; The AP reported that Japanese truck maker Isuzu Motors Ltd. said Tuesday it will recall more than 193,000 trucks because of faulty ball joint sockets. The recall involves Elf model trucks produced between 1993-2004, Isuzu said in a statement. A fault in the ball joint sockets may lead to excess ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Names Don Dees Vice President, Service
Dec 6, 2005
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 6 -- Hyundai Motor America (HMA) President and CEO, Robert F. Cosmai, today announced that Don Dees has been named Vice President of Service for the company. Dees will be responsible for all service operations, technical training, technical support, warranty, service contracts, customer su ... Continue reading
Best of the Best Auto Club Approved Auto Repair Facilities Receive Quality Awards
Dec 5, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 5, 2005--Twenty-one Southland vehicle repair shops have earned the Automobile Club of Southern California's Approved Auto Repair coveted Quality Service Award for customer satisfaction and service quality. The Quality Award honorees were selected from approximately 600 Approved Auto Repair facilities, ... Continue reading
Dave Redinger - The Neighbourhood Mechanic
Dec 4, 2005
I personally don't think the oxygen sensor is defective...Oxygen senor codes can be generated for several reasons. Lean operation conditions are the primary cause of a low Oxygen reading. Look for a plugged fuel filter, plugged EGR system, defective throttle body, or a simple vacuum leak. Anti-freeze leaking into the c ... Continue reading
Dec 3, 2005
*News Briefs *If you need more information on any of these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Friday, December 2, 2005) *(1) EPA Vehicle Diagnostic Systems Requirements and Evaporative Emissions Rules Updated and Clarified (2) EPA Amends Oil Spill Rule* *(1) EPA Vehicle Diagnosti ... Continue reading
Jeff Taylor, "2005 Canadian Technician of the Year"
Dec 1, 2005
GRAND BLANC, MICH. November 30, 2005; ACDelco congratulates Jeff Taylor, an automotive service technician at Eccles Auto Service, Inc., in Dundas, Ontario, Canada, on being named Canadian Technician Magazine’s “2005 Canadian Technician of the Year.” Eccles Auto Service is an ACDelco Total Service Supp ... Continue reading
Popularity of Aftermarket Parts a Mounting Threat to OEs
Dec 1, 2005
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 30 -- Collision repair components are growing at a rate double that of most automotive wear replacement components. In the past, the dealer channel was the avenue of choice for replacement components in North America, but with the establishment of aftermarket certification organizations such as ... Continue reading
Car Battery Maintenance: To Water or Not to Water?
Nov 30, 2005
CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 30 -- In millions of vehicles, lead-acid batteries start people on billions of journeys every day. Yet as car engines become more complex and the technology of automotive batteries advances, motorists seem to be confused about the proper maintenance of the batteries under their hoods. The article, " ... Continue reading
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