News By Topic: Repair and Maintenance

Goodguys 6th Annual Southwest Nationals at West World

Oct 23, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kim Milman/Alexia Kimbrough JMPR, Inc. (818) 992-4353 kmilman@jmprpublicrelations.com REIN IN RODS AND CUSTOMS AT K&N FILTERS/GOODGUYS 6TH ANNUAL SOUTHWEST NATIONALS AT ARIZONA’S WEST WORLD IN SCOTTSDALE Racing Legend Mario Andretti Plus Thousands of Street Rods, Customs, and Classi ... Continue reading

New Diesel Emission Control Technology Cuts California Bus Emissions by 90-95%

Oct 21, 2003

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20 -- With the successful test of a new diesel-emission control technology on its buses, the Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority (VTA) may be taking California a step closer to eliminating older diesel bus emissions as a major source of pollution in the state. Soot-spewing buses just moved onto the e ... Continue reading

Super Sunday Indy Automotive Swap Meet and Car Sale

Oct 16, 2003

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 16 -- October 26th -- 8:00AM-3:00PM at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion, Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana's largest all indoor Automotive Swap Meet and Car Sale. Over 800 spaces (10x12) $40, Car Sale $60. ... Continue reading

Valeo: Multi Application Alternator to improve availability for Roadside repairs

Oct 16, 2003

Equip Auto Trade Show, Paris, France, October 16 -- Valeo Service today announced at the Equip'Auto in Paris that its new Multi Application Alternator is set to further improve the Aftermarket availability of replacement alternators. The launch will enhance levels of customer service by reducing the time, cost and inco ... Continue reading

Technician of the Year Offers Tips on Brake Maintenance

Oct 16, 2003

Consumers Can Avoid Problems by Watching for Warning Signs ATLANTA, Oct. 16 -- Perhaps there is no more important component of today's automobile than brakes. For obvious safety reasons, brake inspections need to be part of the family car's routine service schedule. But how do you know if your brakes need service? "Som ... Continue reading

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Announces Record Q2 Sales And Earnings

Oct 16, 2003

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--Oct. 16, 2003-- Comparable Store Sales Increase 6.6%; Net Income Increases 20% Generating a Record $0.61 Diluted Earnings Per Share Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. today announced record sales and earnings for the second quarter and six months ended September 27, 2003. Sales for the second quarter increased ... Continue reading

Car Corrosives: What You Can't See Can Damage Your Car This Winter, Says The International Carwash Association

Oct 8, 2003

CHICAGO, Oct. 8 -- For car owners, spring and summer are the most popular seasons to wash and wax their cars. But for their cars, winter is the best season -- especially in cold climates when dirt and corrosive road salts are prevalent. The International Carwash Association (ICA), a not-for-profit trade association com ... Continue reading

AAA Reports That Motor Oil is Vehicle's Third Cooling System

Oct 8, 2003

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 8 -- During AAA's Car Care Month in October, AAA reminds motorists their vehicles actually have three cooling systems. "Vehicles have an air-conditioning system and an engine cooling system composed of a water pump, radiator and liquid coolant," says Gary Klopp, Director of AAA Automotive Services. "M ... Continue reading

NHYSA Open Investigation Of Ford trucks

Oct 7, 2003

DETROIT, Oct 6, 2003; Reuters reported that U.S. safety officials said on Monday they had opened a defect investigation into 101,000 Ford heavy-duty diesel pickups and sport utility vehicles after six reports of power loss due to an apparent electrical glitch. The investigation by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safe ... Continue reading

Need a Good Mechanic? Toyota Wants to Help.

Oct 3, 2003

Rochester College Recognized for Automotive Industry Acumen ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 2 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. has honored Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY for providing student housing for participants in its automotive training program, which is aimed at narrowing the gap between the supply an ... Continue reading

Patent Office Allows Patent Application for Run Flat Tire

Oct 2, 2003

BOULDER CITY, Nev., Oct. 2 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) announced today that it has recently received notice from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that its patent application for its "Run Flat Tire with an Elastomeric Inner Support" has been allowed with 11 claims. "The allowance of the applicati ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Opens Its 2,500th Store

Oct 2, 2003

ROANOKE, Va., Oct. 2 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced today the opening of its 2,500th store in Parma, Ohio, in the Cleveland market area. Since 1995, the Company has achieved significant growth due to strong comparable store sales increases, new store openings and strategic acquisitions. Since 1995, sales have gr ... Continue reading

Motorists Who Prepare During AAA Car Care Month Will Be Safer This Winter

Oct 2, 2003

ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 1, 2003--Motorists who prepare now for the onset of colder weather will increase their safety during the winter-driving season, the nation's largest organization for motorists said today. Using the start of AAA Car Care Month on Oct. 1 to issue its annual advisory to motorists, AAA said taking care ... Continue reading

Precision Auto Care Announces Year End Results Turnaround - congrats

Oct 1, 2003

LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 1 -- Precision Auto Care, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PACI) announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003. Revenues were $11.9 million and profits were $10.9 million, or $0.72 per share, compared with a loss of $7.7 million, or $0.69 per share, on revenues of $13.5 million for t ... Continue reading

Ashland(Valvoline) to Reduce SG&A Expense by $75 Million; Will Eliminate 500 Jobs

Oct 1, 2003

COVINGTON, Ky., Oct. 1 -- Ashland Inc. said today it is taking action to reduce selling, general and administrative expenses by approximately $75 million a year in fiscal 2004. This amount is in addition to $25 million in annual savings already achieved from a previously announced program earlier in fiscal 2003. (Logo: ... Continue reading