Automotive Repair & Service News
Announcements from the automotive repair and service industry, including aftermarket parts, product recalls, tires, battery service, collision, diagnostics, dealerships, auto care centers and inspections.
Englewood Businessman Receives Patriot Award
Robert Grieve, owner of Nylund's Collision Center of Englewood, CO was recently awarded the Patriot Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense organization putting veterans to work post-overseas duty. - July 22, 2011 - Nylund's Collision Center
Hillmuth Brothers Voted Automotive Repair Industry’s “Humanitarians of the Year”
Hillmuth Certified Automotive’s founders, Doug and Billy Hillmuth, have been voted Humanitarians of the Year by their peers in the automotive repair industry. The designation is one of the top awards from the Automotive Training Institute (ATI), an industry trade and development association... - July 18, 2011 - Hillmuth Certified Automotive
Hillmuth Certified Automotive’s Clarksville Shop Named Nation’s Top Auto Repair Facility, Columbia Shop Ranked in Top Twelve
Hillmuth Certified Automotive’s Clarksville location www.hillmuth.com has been named the Top Repair Shop in the United States. The Automotive Training Institute (ATI), an industry trade and development association, gave Hillmuth’s Clarksville shop a score of 96 of a possible 100 points... - July 15, 2011 - Hillmuth Certified Automotive
New Business Owner Takes Over Previous Mr. Transmission Establishment
Local business owner offers quality service and competitive prices at Mr. Transmission in Decatur, GA. - July 14, 2011 - Moran Industries
Fette Infinniti Announces New Infiniti Roadside Assistance Application
Through the application, any Fette Infiniti owner can get roadside assistance right at the vehicle’s location. He or she can also get accurate information about estimated time of arrival for the dispatched service, contact information for the service provider, and a reference number for the... - July 02, 2011 - Fette Infiniti
Volvo Service for Life, Available at Sanderson Volvo
The Volvo Service for Life program includes complimentary computerized diagnostics, software updates, and much more. The Volvo Service for Life program is available at Sanderson Volvo. - July 01, 2011 - Sanderson Volvo
Clark Heintz Tools & Equipment LLC Introduces New Product: Extreme EX3204TC Deluxe Tool Cart
Clark Heintz Tools & Equipment LLC introduces the newest addition to the Extreme product line is the 32” x22" x40.5" Deluxe Tool Cart. This toolcart comes in blue, black, and red (all are currently in stock). - June 28, 2011 - NHProEquip
Coggin Nissan on Atlantic Announces Service Blog
Coggin Nissan on Atlantic has created a new blog featuring Certified Service Technician Sarah Mueller. Service with Sarah is the voice for anyone who may feel uncomfortable in the service environment. - June 25, 2011 - Coggin Nissan on Atlantic
Donate Your Car, Boat, Motorcycle or RV to Support Barefoot Kids Foundation
Barefoot Kids Foundation has partnered with Cars 4 Causes® to process their vehicle donations. Cars 4 Causes® is America's 1st vehicle donation charity and specializes in turning donated vehicles into cash. All vehicle donations will help raise money for Barefoot Kids Foundation to provide new footwear for Kids in need. - June 25, 2011 - Barefoot Kids Foundation
Glass America Donates Funds After the 2011 Super Tornado Outbreak
Glass America made a donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund on May 25th in response to the 2011 Super Outbreak. Operating as Auto Glass Service in Tennessee, Glass America is one of the largest independently-owned automobile glass replacement and repair companies in the... - June 24, 2011 - Glass America
Stationary Commercial Car Wash Machines
Daimer® announced shipment of new Super Max™ 15250 car power washer systems engineered specifically for automotive and car wash businesses. - June 24, 2011 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
McDonald Volkswagen In Littleton, Colorado Launches Loner Bike Program
McDonald Volkswagen recently embarked on an innovative new way to get around while you wait for your car to get serviced. - June 23, 2011 - McDonald Automotive
PAM's Auto Receives Top 100 Workplaces in Minnesota - St. Cloud, MN
PAM’s Auto, Inc. has been named one of the Top 100 Workplaces in Minnesota based on an employee-based survey project from the Star Tribune. The Star Tribune Top Workplaces special section was published in the Star Tribune on Sunday, June 19. The report can also be found at... - June 22, 2011 - PAM's Auto, Inc.
Auto Glass Shop in Metuchen, NJ Hires SEO Pros to Help Customers with Window and Windshield Repair
Payless Auto Glass, has teamed up with Prospect Genius, a leader in local online advertising, to better serve the residents of Metuchen, NJ. - June 22, 2011 - Payless Auto Glass
Melli Motors Makes Car Repair Less Scary
Melli Motors announces the official launch of a fresh concept in the auto repair business - honesty and transparency in the evaluation and repair of domestic and imported vehicles. Melli Motors has opened a new facility in the space formerly occupied by Candrell Car Care in Irving, TX. Melli... - June 10, 2011 - Melli Motors & Car Repair, LLC
Shade Tree Garage Discusses the Benefits of Preventative Maintenance
With the cost of many items rising in the U.S., it’s important for most to find ways of saving money. To help their customers minimize on the occurrence of costly repair bills, the automotive experts at Shade Tree Garage continually educate on the importance of preventative... - June 10, 2011 - Shade Tree Garage
Sallas Auto Repair Shop Educates Women, Students about Caring for Cars
Sallas Auto Repair in Kansas City hosts clinics for drivers to learn about vehicle maintenance. - June 06, 2011 - Sallas Auto Repair
Sallas Auto Repair's Guide for Preparing Your Vehicle for Summertime Road Trips
How to prevent roadside breakdowns and auto repairs while traveling. - June 05, 2011 - Sallas Auto Repair
Strut Pro Become Official Members of NASCAR Club
Leading provider of struts and shocks in North America, Strut Pro is proudly announcing that they are now official members of the NASCAR Club. - May 19, 2011 - Strut Pro
Honda Dealership Gets Industrial Flooring from Versatile Building Products & Garage Experts
Garage Experts® of Central PA completes top-quality industrial coating for a local Honda® shop and eyes future dealership projects. - May 18, 2011 - Versatile Building Products
Challenger Lifts Enters Exciting Home Enthusiast / Do-It-Yourself Service and Storage Market with New Car Lift Models
Introducing Challenger’s home enthusiast / Do-It-Yourself service and storage 4-post car lifts. The CL4P9X and CL4P9W 9,000 lb. capacity car lifts were designed with versatility in mind. From home enthusiast and commercial storage applications to light duty general service applications, these... - May 18, 2011 - Challenger Lifts
Challenger Lifts Releases Guide for Versymmetric® Technology Car Lifts
Challenger Lifts, specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of a comprehensive line of car lifts, jacks and auto lift accessories, has just released a Versymmetric® Guide to highlight their pioneering and industry changing technology. A continuing leader in auto lift innovation,... - May 12, 2011 - Challenger Lifts
Motor Racing Gets a Trailer-Lift
Trailer-Lift is a car trailer / combo for use in all areas of the automotive industry. - May 06, 2011 - Trailer Lift Ltd
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Opens Special Claims Phone Number for Tornado Claims
The recent storms throughout Virginia have caused incredible damage. Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance realizes that their members need them quickly in this turbulent time, so they've set up a special phone number to call for faster claims service. - April 29, 2011 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
American Auto Assurance Now Gives Better Customer Service Through Blogging
Consumers are holding onto their cars 14% longer than they did at the end of 2008. - April 28, 2011 - American Auto Assurance
Strut Pro Offering New Lifetime Guarantee on Spring Conversion Systems
Car enthusiasts take advantage of a “spring into spring” conversion systems deal. - April 27, 2011 - Strut Pro
NitroFill Tire Inflation and Roadside Assistance Now Available for Bicycles, Trailers, ATV’s, Golf Carts, Go Carts, Lawn & Garden and Specialty Tires
NitroFill, Inc has announced the launch of Nitrogen Tire Inflation for “Specialty This program includes a one-year membership in the NitroFill “Customer Care Club,” which is similar to our NitroFill “Auto Club” but with varying benefits for specialty tires such as 24 hour Towing/Roadside Assistance and Rescue. - April 25, 2011 - NitroFill
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Will Save Automobile Drivers Up to 15% in Fuel Costs
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has released the Hydrogen Engine Cleaner, a self contained high speed decarbonizer that uses no petroleum distillates to restore any engine’s fuel economy in 40 minutes. - April 21, 2011 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
World Series MVP Mike Lowell Joins Miami Car Dealer Miami Lakes Automall Team
Mike Lowell, 3 Time World Series Champion and 2007 World Series MVP, signed onto the team at Miami Lakes Automall, a leading Miami Car Dealer selling new Chevrolet, Kia, Jeep, Chrysler, and Mitsubishi models as well as Certified Preowned Vehicles at the guaranteed lowest prices in South... - April 14, 2011 - Miami Lakes Automall
Trojan Auto Care Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence in Trusted Automotive Repair
Trojan Auto Care is pleased to announce they have been serving customers in Troy, Ohio for 40 years. - April 03, 2011 - Trojan Auto Care
TFI Envision Develops Spring Brake Promotion for Bendix®
Bendix® Friction Materials launched their 2011 spring promotion to benefit consumers and repair shops again, with the help of TFI Envision, Inc. This year’s consumer program offers a coupon to reward repair shop loyalty on future service. Studies on vehicle ownership for have shown that... - April 02, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Bell Performance Announces BELLICIDE for Fuel Storage Problems
BELLICIDE is the solution for microbial contamination in fuel storage systems. Eliminating bacteria and fungi problems. - March 24, 2011 - Bell Performance Inc
Strut Pro Expands Line of Spring Conversion Kits
With the state of roads being what it is after winter, Strut Pro is proudly announcing the expansion of its spring conversion kits. The new line will feature conversion kits compatible with even more different vehicles as well as their ever-convenient return policy on all systems and kits. - March 24, 2011 - Strut Pro
Shade Tree Garage Helps Car Owners Maximize Fuel Efficiency with Preventative Maintenance
With rising fuel prices, car owners are looking for ways to save on costs. Shade Tree Garage talks about the benefits of preventative maintenance. - March 11, 2011 - Shade Tree Garage
Service Specials at Germain Toyota of Columbus
Customers who want to service Toyota vehicles, like the Camry, Prius, Tacoma, Corolla and more, can receive special service coupons at Germain Toyota of Columbus. - March 10, 2011 - Germain Toyota Columbus, OH
Strut Pro Has Added New Spring Conversion Kits for the Ford TM Expedition
New spring conversion kits have been added to Strut Pro’s product list for the Ford TM Expedition. This new product makes an addition to the spring conversion kits already being offered by Strut Pro for the following car models: · Lincoln TM Town Car · Ford TM Crown... - February 28, 2011 - Strut Pro
Dick Hannah Collision Center Repairs Vehicle of Gold Star Widow
On January 6th, 2007, Clark County resident Gale Johnson lost her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, whose Army vehicle rolled over in Baghdad the day after Christmas. Just recently Gale Johnson was in an automobile accident and unfortunately her auto insurance had lapsed by just a few short days. Larry... - February 26, 2011 - Dick Hannah Dealerships
Strut Pro Expands Line of Suspension Conversion Kit
Strut Pro has recently added a suspension conversion kit for the Lincoln Navigator to their repertoire of kits for various vehicles. Now those in need of new suspension for their two-wheel and four-wheel drive Lincoln Navigators can skip their visit to a mechanic and follow simple instructions for... - February 26, 2011 - Strut Pro
Fette Infiniti Announces New Tire & Wheel Package for 2011 QX56
Fette Infiniti has announced that the new Tire & Wheel Package for the popular 2011 Infiniti QX56 is now available for consumers. The new package includes 22-inch 9-spoke forged aluminum-alloy wheels and P275/50R22 H-rated all-season performance tires. The Infiniti QX has achieved record sales... - February 19, 2011 - Fette Infiniti
No Cost Auto Glass Repair Protects the Environment One Windshield at a Time
No Cost Auto Glass Repair, sends out 26,915 valentines to the eco-friendly people who helped save the environment and potentially stopped 672,875 pounds of glass from entering our already over bursting landfills. - February 15, 2011 - No Cost Auto Glass Repair
Shade Tree Garage Provides Tips to Help Car Owners Save on Repair and Fuel Bills
In Morristown, NJ, Shade Tree Garage is providing tips to car owners to help them cut back on some of their auto repair and fuel expenses. - February 11, 2011 - Shade Tree Garage
Simon’s Shine Shop and Dr. Beasley's Announce Their First Dirty Car Contest
First Place Winner’s Prize Package Valued at $1000 - February 10, 2011 - Dr. Beasley's, Inc.
Recon Bumper and Dent Repair Opens Detail Shop in Las Vegas
Recon Bumper and Dent Repair has been providing mobile paintless dent repair and spot bumper repairs at client locations for nine years and is expanding into vehicle detail services, offering scratch repair, clay bar paint cleaning, hard compound paint buffing and polishing, paint sealants, UV protection products without silicon and harmful petroleum based chemicals and interior detailing. - January 29, 2011 - RECON Mobile Dent & Paint Repair
Glass America Offers a Checklist of Tips for Cold Weather Vehicle Preparedness
Glass America is releasing their 2011 checklist for winter driving. Glass America is one of the largest independently-owned automobile glass replacement and repair companies in the country. They urge all drivers to spend a few minutes making sure they are prepared for the winter driving season... - January 28, 2011 - Glass America
ACS to Unveil New Service Instant Message Tool at NADA
Windows® Based ACCESS Dealer Management System (DMS) upgrades Service Advisor and Technician Communications with On Screen Alert Bubble. - January 27, 2011 - Automotive Computer Services, Inc
Morristown, NJ's Shade Tree Garage Receives NJCAR Recognition as One of the Original “Green Automotive Repair Facilities”
Shade Tree Garage recently received special recognition as one of New Jersey's first "Green Automotive Repair Facilities." - January 26, 2011 - Shade Tree Garage
2011 Chevy Volt Arrives at Miami Lakes Chevrolet at the Miami Lakes Automall
The all new 93MPG 2011 Chevrolet Volt has just arrived at one of Miami's newest Chevrolet Dealers, Miami Lakes Chevrolet a part of the all new Miami Lakes Automall. The 2011 Chevrolet Volt has been specially shipped to Miami Lakes Chevrolet for display purposes and test drive events for media and... - January 20, 2011 - Miami Lakes Automall
Leading Used Van Retailer and Ford-Approved Servicing Agent Anchor Vans Opens Expanded Car and Van Valeting Department in Newly Extended Complex
Anchor Vans has expanded its vehicle valeting services following the completion of a new building added to its A4 Bath Road business park site. - January 12, 2011 - Anchor Vans
Shade Tree Garage and Other Morristown, NJ Businesses Sponsor Networking Event and Seminar for Women on "Basic Auto Mechanics"
Women can sometimes feel intimidated when it comes to the care and maintenance of their vehicles. Shade Tree Garage and several other local businesses in Morristown, NJ, have partnered to hold a networking event and seminar for women on "Basic Auto Mechanics" - January 09, 2011 - Shade Tree Garage
Shade Tree Garage's Tips for Winter Auto Storage and How They Can Safely Store Them in Their Morristown Facility
Automobiles are meant to be driven all year long so storing them requires some care. Shade Tree Garage, in Morristown, NJ, gives some tips on how to store an automobile over the winter. - January 07, 2011 - Shade Tree Garage