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.
Garrick Opie Customs Debuts Michael Jordan Custom Ducati on Speed TV’s SuperBikes!
The bike, nicknamed Torello, features nickel-plated carbon fiber on the body and six LED headlamps made by Visteon. - April 17, 2008 - Garrick Opie Customs
towSearch.com Adds 10,000 Towing Providers and Sees a 29% Increase in Searches
towPartners® today announced that it has added more than 10,000 service providers to its free towing and road service provider locator tool in the first quarter of 2008. The addition of so many service providers comes alongside a new interface for users which improves search results. In the... - April 03, 2008 - towPartners
Much Needed Solution to Expensive Vehicle Repairs Finally Arrives
Car Repair Financing Company announces its grand-opening, filling a void in the car repair industry. - February 19, 2008 - CARFCO - Car Repair Financing Co.
Inland Empire Auto Repair Review Expands Local Auto Repair Shop Coverage
I.E. Auto Repair Review (ieautorepairreview.com) has expanded its city coverage to include fringe cities of the Inland Empire. - February 08, 2008 - Inland Empire Auto Repair Review
Wanda Turns in Fast Results
Recent testing in the USA was carried out by AMH Canada Ltd using their Spectratek infrared paint curing equipment to produce data sheets for both refinish distributors and bodyshops. Wanda, one of the paint brands belonging to Akzo Nobel was included in the tests. - January 25, 2008 - AMH Canada Ltd
Inland Empire Auto Repair Review Adds Ecommerce Sales Position
President and co-founder Laura Durbin announced today Aaron Doll will be joining the company in an Ecommerce Sales Consulting role effective January 18th 2008. Mr. Doll served as an Ecommerce Specialist for a Major International Auto Parts Corporation before joining the company. "I would like... - January 20, 2008 - Inland Empire Auto Repair Review
SpectraJet Unit Turns in Impressive Results
The SpectraJet air mover manufactured by AMH Canada Ltd has been tested in the USA against its competitors. The unit is designed to produce fast drying times on waterborne basecoats used in the car refinish business. - January 09, 2008 - AMH Canada Ltd
towSearch.com Offers More Detailed Search Capabilities for Trucking Fleet Managers
towPartners® today announced that its free towing and road service provider locator tool, towSearch, has been updated to significantly improve its offering to fleet clients. These updates include search capability for extra heavy duty towing and incident management. In addition, towPartners... - January 08, 2008 - towPartners
Inland Empire Auto Repair Review Launches Website to Help Consumers Find the Best Choice in Auto Repair Shops
Inland Empire Auto Repair Review, is pleased to announce the launch of the new website: (ieautorepairreview.com). Designed to help consumers choose the auto repair shop that's right for them. Discounts, Coupons, & Money saving offers. Consumer's reviews of repair shops will be used to pick top five repair shops for each city. - December 30, 2007 - Inland Empire Auto Repair Review
Midbrook, Inc. Will Build 12 New Washers for a Domestic Automobile Manufacturer with Plants in Mexico
Midbrook, Inc., of Jackson, Michigan, announced that it has been awarded a contract to build 12 new washers for a domestic based automotive company. These cleaning systems will be used as part of a new 6-speed transmission program. The equipment will be installed in a transmission plant located in Mexico. - December 29, 2007 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems
Flitz International Introduces Headlight & Plastic Restoration Kit. Fast, 1-Step Process is Easy-to-Use, Saves Time & Money
Flitz International has introduced the “Flitz Headlight & Plastic Restoration Kit": A non-toxic, easy-to-use 1-step process (in rare cases 2-steps). In a matter of minutes, this product will restore clarity to hazy, yellow, opaque head and tail light lenses. The same kit can also be used to restore clarity to plastic light bars, bug shields, plastic car and truck windows, plastic airplane windows, motorcycle windshields, and boat windows. - December 01, 2007 - Flitz International, Ltd.
IPB-Autosport Aquires Another BMW Service & Repair Technician from a Competitor in East Sacramento
IPB-Autosport has hired another BMW service/repair specialist technician. He comes from a family of BMW enthusiasts. He has been around quite some time which seems slightly odd at his young age of 33; he has been around BMW's since he was born, his dad owns 1 of a handful of BMW 1800 TISA's in the states. His vast knowledge includes: BMW GT1 diagnostics, Regular BMW scheduled maintenance, BMW parts lookup, Vintage BMW intricacies, late model BMW common failure items and systems. - November 26, 2007 - IPB-Autosport Porsche BMW Audi Repair
Low Book Sales® Commits Over $100,000.00 Monthly to Customer Goodwill
The Low Book Sales® Service Group, a division of Low Book Sales, the largest independent car dealer in Utah, is pulling out the stops when it comes to helping customers with vehicle issues. Every vehicle sold at Low Book Sales receives a complimentary 45-day, 3,000 mile warranty. When you buy... - November 26, 2007 - Low Book Sales
Affordable Method of Drying Waterborne Paint Introduced
AMH Canada Ltd have introduced SpectraJet, a new non-infrared product into the Spectratek range. SpectraJet is a simple air moving system that solves the problem of slow drying waterborne basecoats increasingly used in the automotive refinish industry. SpectraJet pushes clean fillterd booth air... - October 11, 2007 - AMH Canada Ltd
towSearch.com Reaches New Milestones with Towing Discount Program
towPartners® today announced that it’s towing and road service provider locator tool, towSearch, now has over 22,000 listed companies across the United States and that over 500 of these member companies have already opted-in to offer a 10% discount to users of towSearch.com. The system is being heavily used by transportation fleet managers, individuals and even motor clubs as vehicles need service across the United States. - October 02, 2007 - towPartners
RedneckJobs.com, a New Job Site Just for Rednecks Launches Today
RedneckJobs.com, the first employment web site designed for “redneck workers,” has launched today. From office workers, plumbers, electricians, carpenters and construction workers to municipal supervisors, construction foremen, and business owners, rednecks comprise a large segment of the American workforce. - October 02, 2007 - RedneckJobs, LLC
StreetGlow’s Process of Illumination™ Moves Mainstream
Sales of strobe lights and interior lighting soar as consumers purchase automotive aftermarket lighting for both practical and expressive use. StreetGlow fulfills this need by servicing both mainstream consumers and its core performance lighting customer base. - September 11, 2007 - Street Glow, Inc.
EZ Lube Opens 81st Service Center in Arcadia
EZ Lube is pleased to announce the opening of its newest store in the city of Arcadia. With the addition of this location, EZ Lube has 81 stores from San Diego to Bakersfield including stores in Lake Havasu, Arizona. EZ Lube is the largest privately owned oil change company in California, priding... - August 15, 2007 - EZ Lube
800 HF Welder from AMH Canada Meets New Standard
AMH Canada Ltd announces approval for the 800 HF. There have been many questions of late asked regarding the performance and specifications of the latest generation of inverter welders with particular reference to health & Safety. With the demands of the market requiring more powerful welders... - August 11, 2007 - AMH Canada Ltd
Konecranes' New XN Electric Chain Hoist is Cost-Effective and Reliable
The New XN Chain Hoist is the Cost-Effective and Reliable Solution for Light to Medium Hoisting Needs - August 08, 2007 - Konecranes Americas
Quality Answers to Popular Car Questions
The auto- facts website is up and running with one hundred pages of valuable automotive and auto repair information. - August 07, 2007 - Auto-Facts.org
towSearch.com Offers Discounted Towing to Consumers and Fleets in Latest Version
towPartners today announced that its towing and road service provider locator tool, towSearch, has been enhanced: 1. Users of the towSearch system can now save 10% on towing and road service with many towSearch service providers; 2. The entire towPartners network is now eligible to be listed on towSearch.com. Of the 36,000 towPartners members, approximately 20,000 service providers are currently listed. - August 01, 2007 - towPartners
RECON Mobile Dent & Paint Repair Opens in Las Vegas
After five years in business serving the Spokane Metro Area, RECON Mobile Dent & Paint Repair has opened business in Las Vegas with two technicians. - August 01, 2007 - RECON Mobile Dent & Paint Repair
UC Factors Offers Complimentary Tickets to the 2007 Great American Truck Show – GATS, the 2nd Largest Truck Show in America, Dallas, TX, August 23 – 25, 2007
UC Factors has complimentary tickets for the 2007 Great American Truck Show, GATS. Great rates, fast approval, no term contracts and now free tickets to the 2nd largest truck show in America. Play “Beat the Factor at 21” at their booth #7055 for a chance to win great prizes. Speak with a representative about their special GATS special factoring program and enter for a chance to win their grand prize. Call or visit the website, www.ucfactors.com, to request complimentary tickets. - June 19, 2007 - UC Factors
towSearch.com Expands Capabilities for Those Needing Towing and Road Service
towPartners today announced that its towing and road service provider locator tool, towSearch, has been enhanced to include more detailed information on the over 5,000 companies in it’s Gold Level network. From wrecker companies to full scale towing and recovery operations with diverse... - May 23, 2007 - towPartners
Rising Mortgage Repayments Leave Struggling Homeowners Turning to Their Driveways for Cash
With interest rates having risen to 5.25% last week, their highest level for years, homeowners are now faced with escalating mortgage repayments. Many are turning to an innovative car parking website, YourParkingSpace.co.uk, to help meet their repayments, enabling them to cash in on their empty driveway, potentially earning up to £250 a month in rental income. - January 16, 2007 - YourParkingSpace.co.uk
By Popular Demand, Jax Wax Gift Bundles Return
Signorello Distribution, Authorized Michigan Distributors of Jax Wax Products, are happy to announce that after the rousing success of last season and the many pre-orders this season that Signorello Distribution has already received Jax Wax Gift Bundles have returned! If you are searching for the... - November 22, 2006 - Signorello Distribution, LLC
ChipsAway SMART Repairs (ChipsAway Dorset) - Bumper Scuffs, Stone Chips, Dents, Interior trim, Windscreen Repairs
The world leading car automotive repairer - ChipsAway - is pleased to announce the launch of the latest Franchisee website. ChipsAway Dorset is the Weymouth / Dorchester area Franchisee and operates the website as an additional enquiry stream available to those online. ChipsAway has developed a... - November 08, 2006 - ChipsAway Dorset
Oil and Lubricant Distribution Just Got Better
Lubricant Protection Distributors or Lubritect is fastly growing as a company in marketing and distribution of oil/lubricants. - October 20, 2006 - Lubritect
October is National Fall Car Care Awareness Month and Jax Wax is Ready with Quick Qints and Helpful Hints
October is National Fall Car Care Awareness Month and Jax Wax, distributed by Signorello Distribution, LLC, is ready with helpful hints and quick tips! Building on the success of National Car Care Month in April, and in response to the industry's interest in a seasonal option, the Car Care Council... - September 22, 2006 - Signorello Distribution, LLC
Car Repair Prices: Automotive Website Provides Solution to End Car Repair Rip-Offs
Automotive group, RepairTrust, shines a bright light into the dim underworld of automotive service with a comprehensive exploration of the who, what, when, where, why, and how of automotive service repair scams and rip offs. The in-depth background information and the powerful tools empower the automotive service customer to stop getting price-gouged. - September 21, 2006 - RepairTrust
Car Repair Prices: 98% of All Repair Shops Are Price-Gouging
Automotive group, RepairTrust, releases its eBook trilogy after a two-decade, undercover investigation finds that the bulk of service facilities are significantly overcharging the service customer for car repair prices. - September 20, 2006 - RepairTrust
Jax Wax Helps Keep Rod Run Grand
September 14th through September 17th was the annual Fall Grand Rod Run in Pigeon Forge, TN that brought big crowds, hot rods and miles-long traffic jams with people from all over the country in attendance. The weekend included a swap meet, a car show, cars for sale and vendors selling... - September 20, 2006 - Jax Wax
Paint World, Now Providing Finishing and Touchup Paints for Over 30 Years
PaintWorldinc.com is a paint supplier that deals directly with their customers. There are no middlemen involved. This allows Paint World to offer premium quality automotive touchup paint at wholesale prices. - August 16, 2006 - Paint World
Always Something Inc. Recognized as a PowerSync® Program Participant
Electronic connection results in improved customer service. - July 31, 2006 - Always Something Inc.
HiPerformer Launches New Affiliate Program for Remanufactured Auto and Marine Engines
Hiperformer, auto and boat engine remanufacturers, announce the launch of their new affiliate program at www.HiPerformer.com/affiliates.html, which provides income opportunities and high payouts to automotive-related website owners. - July 14, 2006 - S&S Engine Remanufacturing Co.
HiPerformer Offers New Popular 6.5 Liter Diesel Engines for Chevy / GMC Trucks and More
New 6.5L diesel engines for Chevy / GMC trucks, Hummers and boats are now available at www.HiPerformer.com/65dieselengines.html. - June 19, 2006 - S&S Engine Remanufacturing Co.
HiPerformer is Offering a Special on Brand New 5.3 Liter Chevy Engines in Stock
HiPerformer has a limited quantity of brand new, unused popular 5.3 liter Chevy performance engines available at www.HiPerformer.com/gmchevy53.html. - June 15, 2006 - S&S Engine Remanufacturing Co.
HiPerformer Provides Free Information on their Popular Chevy 350 Remanufactured Engines
Free troubleshooting, engine cleaning, maintenance, buying tips and installation info is now being offered at www.HiPerformer.com/chevy350 regarding the popular Chevy 350 engines. - June 12, 2006 - S&S Engine Remanufacturing Co.
HiPerformer Offers 7 Year Warranty on Remanufactured Car and Truck Engines
The longest warranty in the aftermarket auto engine industry is being offered by www.HiPerformer.com. - June 06, 2006 - S&S Engine Remanufacturing Co.
HiPerformer Offers 12 Month Warranty on Remanufactured Marine Engines
The longest warranty in the aftermarket boat engine industry is being offered by www.HiPerformer.com. - June 06, 2006 - S&S Engine Remanufacturing Co.
Jax Wax - The Choice of Auto Care Professionals – is Now Available to the Public in the Greater Buffalo, NY Area
Jax Wax, a complete line of car care products and the top choice of professional auto detailers for over fifteen years, is now available to the public in the Buffalo, New York area for the first time. From the wipe-on/wipe-off carnauba wax to the upholstery cleaner that requires just a little... - April 03, 2006 - Jax Wax
April is National Car Care Awareness Month and Jax Wax is Ready With Quick Tips and Helpful Hints
April is National Car Care Awareness Month and Jax Wax, distributed by Signorello Distribution, LLC, is ready with helpful hints and quick tips. Washing and waxing your vehicle is the most important thing you can do to help preserve and enhance your cars paint and finish. Too often this process is... - March 24, 2006 - Signorello Distribution, LLC
4 Wheel Online Announces New Jeep Section
4 Wheel Online, one the Internet’s leading retailers of off-road automotive supplies and accessories, is pleased to announce a new Jeep-specific section on its website. - February 04, 2006 - 4 Wheel Online
The Gift of a Great Looking Car… Available for the First Time Ever
The perfect gift is now available for the car lover in your life – even if that's you. Jax Wax, a complete line of car care products and the top choice of professional auto detailers for over fifteen years, is now available to the public for the first time. - November 28, 2005 - Jax Wax
Enterprise Rent-A-Car to be Honored by the Department of Defense
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the largest rental car company in North America, will be honored by the Department of Defense for its support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. - August 16, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve