News By Topic: Repair and Maintenance

Mitsubishi Motors to recall 344,806 trucks, buses

Mar 26, 2002

TOKYO, March 26 Reuters reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp said on Tuesday it would recall 344,806 trucks and buses in Japan due to a faulty starter switch, further damaging its reputation after a devastating quality-control scandal in 2000. Japan's fourth-largest carmaker, 37 percent owned by DaimlerChrysler AG , sa ... Continue reading

Snap-on's Franchise Opportunity Recognized in Recent Rankings

Mar 26, 2002

KENOSHA, Wis.--March 25, 2002--Snap-on Incorporated , known for having one of the finest brands in American business, is also being recognized for offering one of the best franchise opportunities. In two separate publications, Snap-on ranks among the leaders in the franchise industry. For the eighth year in a row, Entr ... Continue reading

SEMA Media Release: Stock Ford Focus Will Transform Into "Ultimate Tuner" Car Live at 2002 SEMA IAS

Mar 21, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA 909/396-0289, ext.104 Soon Nguyen, snguyen@jmprpublicrelations.com JMPR 818/992-4353 STOCK FORD FOCUS WILL TRANSFORM INTO "ULTIMATE TUNER" CAR LIVE AT 2002 SEMA INTERNATIONAL AUTO SALON "Customized While You Watch" Program Will Happen at ... Continue reading

Preventative Health Care for Cars

Mar 20, 2002

LEESBURG, Va., March 19 -- In today's challenging economic climate, saving money is more important than ever. Many drivers do not know that performing simple preventative maintenance on their vehicle could save them thousands of dollars and extend the life of their car. According to AAA research, more than five million ... Continue reading

Hyundai Launches Nationwide Training Program to Keep Service Departments On the Leading Edge

Mar 19, 2002

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 18 -- A primary Hyundai strategy is to provide support that helps dealerships grow. The Hyundai Service Manager I training course will do just that by keeping Hyundai service departments on the leading edge of service management practices and service operations assessment. More than 80 pe ... Continue reading

Monro To Acquire Automotive Repair Stores From Kimmel Automotive

Mar 18, 2002

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--March 18, 2002--Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. announced today that it has signed a preliminary agreement with Kimmel Automotive, Inc. of Baltimore, Maryland to acquire 34 company-operated tire and automotive repair stores in Maryland and Virginia, their Wholesale Division and Truck Tire Division. Sales for ... Continue reading

CR Says Consumers Need Even Better Crash-Protection Information

Mar 18, 2002

YONKERS, N.Y.--March 12, 2002-- -- A CR analysis found that not all vehicles earn comparable scores in both IIHS and government tests. In fact, 13 cars, trucks, and minivans that have current ratings of four or five stars in NHTSA's full-frontal tests received a Poor rating in the IIHS offset frontal test. Safety exper ... Continue reading

IIHS Low Speed Crash Results: Midsize Inexpensive Cars

Mar 15, 2002

Bumpers should protect car bodies from damage in low-speed collisions, the kind that frequently occur in congested urban traffic. But many don't. The Institute conducts four 5 mph crash tests to assess bumper performance: front-into-flat-barrier, rear-into-flat-barrier, front-into-angle-barrier, and rear-into-pole. Veh ... Continue reading

IIHS Low Speed Crash Results: Midsize SUV's

Mar 15, 2002

Bumpers should protect car bodies from damage in low-speed collisions, the kind that frequently occur in congested urban traffic. But many don't. The Institute conducts four 5 mph crash tests to assess bumper performance: front-into-flat-barrier, rear-into-flat-barrier, front-into-angle-barrier, and rear-into-pole. Veh ... Continue reading

IIHS Low Speed Crash Results: Small SUV's

Mar 15, 2002

Bumpers should protect car bodies from damage in low-speed collisions, the kind that frequently occur in congested urban traffic. But many don't. The Institute conducts four 5 mph crash tests to assess bumper performance: front-into-flat-barrier, rear-into-flat-barrier, front-into-angle-barrier, and rear-into-pole. Veh ... Continue reading

IIHS Low Speed Crash Results: Large Pickups

Mar 15, 2002

Bumpers should protect car bodies from damage in low-speed collisions, the kind that frequently occur in congested urban traffic. But many don't. The Institute conducts four 5 mph crash tests to assess bumper performance: front-into-flat-barrier, rear-into-flat-barrier, front-into-angle-barrier, and rear-into-pole. Veh ... Continue reading

IIHS Low Speed Crash Results: Small Pickups

Mar 15, 2002

Bumpers should protect car bodies from damage in low-speed collisions, the kind that frequently occur in congested urban traffic. But many don't. The Institute conducts four 5 mph crash tests to assess bumper performance: front-into-flat-barrier, rear-into-flat-barrier, front-into-angle-barrier, and rear-into-pole. Veh ... Continue reading

SEMA Breaks Ground on new Research and Diagnostic Center

Mar 15, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Steve Mazor, Auto Club (213) 741-3378 Marie Montgomery, Auto Club (714) 885-2333 Rosemarie Kitchin, SEMA 909/396-0289, ext. 104 <rosemariek@sema.org> AUTO CLUB, AUTOMOTIVE GROUP BREAK GROUND ON NEW RESEARCH AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTER Auto Club Facility Will Promote "Green" Automotive Te ... Continue reading

Insurance Companies to Pay More on Accident Claims Because of Class Action Suit

Mar 15, 2002

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., March 14 -- Since a car, even with quality repairs, is never the same after an accident, a precedent setting lawsuit now forces insurance companies to pay on the diminished value of a car after an accident. ClaimCoach www.claimcoach.com, an online automotive insurance claims service, provided ex ... Continue reading

Precision Auto Care Inter-Company Promotions and New Hire

Mar 15, 2002

LEESBURG, Va., March 14 Precision Auto Care, Inc. Lou Brown, President & CEO of Precision Auto Care, Inc. (PACI), announced today that the Company has made some personnel changes. Robert R. Falconi, who had been Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer since August 2000, was promote ... Continue reading