Pep Boys Offers Tips to Help Motorists Drive Safely This Winter
Dec 19, 2005
PHILADELPHIA--Dec. 19, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, reminds motorists to be ready for the winter season, which officially begins on December 21. Because winter driving conditions can take a toll on your car, affecting performance and safe ... Continue reading
BSMB Announces Purchase of Transamerican Auto Parts
Dec 16, 2005
NEW YORK--Dec. 16, 2005--Bear Stearns Merchant Banking ("BSMB") today announced the acquisition of Transamerican Auto Parts Company, Inc. and its affiliated entities (collectively, "Transamerican Auto Parts"). TAP is a leading retailer, distributor and manufacturer of specialty aftermarket parts and accessories for lig ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend
Dec 16, 2005
PHILADELPHIA--Dec. 16, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $.0675 per share on January 23, 2006, to shareholders of record on January 9, 2006. The annual divid ... Continue reading
Murray's Discount Auto Stores Opens Largest Auto Parts Store in Midwest
Dec 15, 2005
BELLEVILLE, Mich.--Dec. 15, 2005--Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc., retailer of automotive parts and accessories, is opening the largest automotive parts and accessories store in the Midwest, located in Mundelein, Ill. The Grand Opening is scheduled for Saturday Dec. 17, 2005. Special guest Mayor Kenneth H. Kessler ... Continue reading
Hitachi to Make Hitachi Mobile a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary to Strengthen Automotive Systems Business
Dec 15, 2005
TOKYO--Dec. 15, 2005--Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Mobile Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9429) today announced that they signed a stock-for-stock exchange agreement today to make Hitachi Mobile a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi. This move is intended to strengthen Hitachi's automotive systems business. ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Announces Proposed Private Offering of Exchangeable Senior Notes
Dec 14, 2005
PHOENIX--Dec. 13, 2005--CSK Auto Corporation , the parent company of CSK Auto, Inc. (the "Company"), a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, announced today that, subject to market and other conditions, the Company intends to offer $85 million aggregate principal amount of exchangeable senior unsecured note ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Wins Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Supplier of the Year Award
Dec 9, 2005
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com ALockhart@wwlcreative.com WIX Filters Wins Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Supplier of the Year Award Filter Manufacturer Also Honored With Bronze Level of Shipping Award GA ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer
Dec 8, 2005
ROANOKE, Va.--Dec. 8, 2005--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items, today announced that Jeffrey T. Gray has resigned his position as executive vice president and chief financial officer to pursue other business opportunities. "I want ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces Improved Operating Results Second Quarter 2006
Dec 8, 2005
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Dec. 8, 2005--Earl Scheib, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ESHB) reported its results for the second quarter and six months ended October 31, 2005 of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2006. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 were $12,727,000, an increase of 2.2% over the second quarter of fiscal 200 ... 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
CSK Auto Corp. Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results
Dec 5, 2005
PHOENIX--Dec. 5, 2005--CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, today reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2005. Financial Results Net sales for the 13 weeks ended Oct. 30, 2005 (the "third quarter of fiscal 2005") increased 1.7% ... Continue reading
Dec 5, 2005
ROANOKE, Va.--Dec. 5, 2005--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, announced today that Gregory E. Haan has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President, Merchandising, Parts Department. In this new position, Mr. Haan will ... 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
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