News By Topic: Repair and Maintenance

AAA Texas Offers Car Maintenance Checklist During AAA Car Care Month

Oct 4, 2004

IRVING, Texas--Oct. 4, 2004--The idea of car repairs makes some drivers uneasy. To boost their car care confidence, AAA Texas has compiled a car maintenance checklist to promote automotive self-reliance. "If car owners are put off visiting an auto repair shop because they feel out of their element, they open themselves ... Continue reading

Nitronics Systems, Inc. Announces Nitrogen-Vending Tire Inflation Station for Drivers

Oct 4, 2004

LAFAYETTE, Colo., Oct. 4 -- Nitronics Systems, Inc., located in Lafayette, Colorado, has just announced its new TireLast(TM) Nitrogen Station(TM), a coin or credit card operated, self-service nitrogen gas dispenser for autos and light trucks. "Car and light truck owners have been asking us for a self-service vending un ... Continue reading

Jag X-Type Gets Worst Side-Impact Rating

Oct 4, 2004

WASHINGTON October 3, 2004; Dee-Ann Durbin writinfg for the AP reported that the 2004 Jaguar X-Type got the worst rating of any midsize sedan in side-impact crash tests conducted by the insurance industry. The X-Type, which starts at $31,000, fared worse than some less expensive cars, according to test results released ... Continue reading

AAA Encourages Motorists to Prepare Now for Winter Driving

Oct 2, 2004

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 1 -- AAA wants drivers to "Get Ready, Get Set, and Go," and prepare their vehicles and themselves now for the onset of cold weather. With its annual "Car Care Month" promotion in October, the nation's largest motoring and leisure travel organization advises that taking care of preventative vehicle mai ... Continue reading

AAA Chicago Says 'Get a Grip' During Winter Car Care Month

Oct 1, 2004

AURORA, Ill., Sept. 30 -- Motorists are encouraged to "get a grip" during the month of October. That's when AAA Chicago offers its free Winter Car Care inspection at more than 70 AAA-Approved Auto Repair facilities statewide. When snow is on the roads, AAA says it is vital for motorists to have tires with good traction ... Continue reading

Nissan and Greenville Technical College Launch Automotive Technician Training Program

Oct 1, 2004

GREENVILLE, S.C.--Sept. 30, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc. and Greenville Technical College (GTC) have formed a strategic partnership to launch an Automotive Technician Training Program in South Carolina. The program, the "Nissan/Infiniti Technician Training Program" (NITTP) will launch October 18, 2004 at the McKinn ... Continue reading

Avoid the Winter Blues: Helpful Fall Auto Maintenance Tips

Sep 30, 2004

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- With temperatures changing and traffic once again bustling, the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) is encouraging motorists to take some time to think about preparing their car for winter. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040116/NYFNSM01LOGO ) "As the ... Continue reading

AAA Chicago Urges Motorists to Prepare Cars for Winter

Sep 30, 2004

Offers Free Car Inspections at AAA Approved Auto Repair Facilities as Incentive AURORA, Ill., Sept. 29 -- AAA Chicago forecasts that more than 150,000 Illinois and northern Indiana motorists are likely to experience a vehicle breakdown this winter. Between November 2003 and March 2004, AAA-affiliated automotive personn ... Continue reading

Xcelplus Brings the Original Slick 50 Formula Back to Market - Investors Wanted

Sep 28, 2004

SALUDA, Va.--Sept. 28, 2004--Xcelplus International (Pink Sheets:XLPI) (http://xcelplus.com) clarifies its stance in the specialty chemicals and lubricant marketplace, offering the original formula to the best-selling auto engine treatment in the US, when marketed under the Slick 50 label. "We are the original Slick 50 ... Continue reading

Consumer Alert:Consumers Warned About Fraudulent Glass Repair Companies

Sep 28, 2004

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- If your car windshield has any small glass chips or cracks, be careful about where you take it to be fixed. GEICO is alerting its policyholders and consumers about fraudulent glass repair shops -- frequently set up in malls, county fairs, local car wash operations -- that are taking advantage of ... Continue reading

America's Service Station Offers Partnerships

Sep 27, 2004

ATLANTA, Sept. 27 -- America's Service Station in Atlanta, Georgia continues to be the trendsetter in the auto repair industry. This already unique company has now implemented a program that allows employees to become business owners with little, and sometimes zero financial investment. A qualified individual can buy a ... Continue reading

AutoVantage 10 Tune-Up Tips for Fall, Winter Driving

Sep 24, 2004

Keep your Automobile in Top Shape for Changing Seasons NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 24 -- As you shift into gear for fall and winter driving, AutoVantage offers 10 car-care tips to keep your engine humming and vehicle performance high as the temperatures drop. It's important to prepare for the upcoming fall and winter driving ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Announces Pre-Owned Vehicle "Best Backed" Commitment

Sep 23, 2004

CYPRESS, Calif.--Sept. 23, 2004-- Mitsubishi Motors offers consumers the same 10-year/100,000 powertrain limited warranty on pre-owned certified vehicles as available on new vehicles Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced the addition of a new pre-owned certification program to give consumers the ... Continue reading

Lack of Auto Repair Choice for Consumers Impacts Vehicle Safety, AAA Says

Sep 23, 2004

WASHINGTON--Sept. 22, 2004--Backed by a new study released today on Capitol Hill, AAA reiterated that consumers continue to face a lack of choice in automotive repair, a situation that can directly impact motorist safety. "Technology has made the cars we drive smarter so they can actually tell the driver of an impendin ... Continue reading

Pennsylvania Attorney General Pappert Warns Consumers About Potential Flood-Related Scams

Sep 22, 2004

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 21 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Jerry Pappert today warned consumers to be wary of potential flood-related scams including fly-by-night contractors or bogus charity appeals that claim to assist flood victims and their families. "Unfortunately, natural disasters are a breeding ground for a var ... Continue reading