General News Articles

AAPEX Technician of the Year Credits Perseverence

AAPEX Technician of the Year Credits Perseverence

Norm Schultz, the AAPEX 2020 Technician of the Year, is ASE Master Certified, works 50 to 60 hours a week, gets a minimum of 40 hours of training per year and credits his success to perseverance and the school of hard knocks. Schultz works for Interstate Auto Care,...

read more

Elgin Adds GM LS Series Engine Fasteners

Elgin Industries, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of engine and chassis components, has added to its extensive range of original equipment-grade fasteners for popular General Motors LS Series engines. It is important to replace head bolts, main bearing cap bolts and...

read more

First Brands Group Announces Consolidated Tech line

First Brands Group LLC announces a new, streamlined technical support hotline that provides best-in-class technical support for all customers out of its Rochester Hills facility. Product support will be available through a single point-of-contact for all First Brands...

read more
GM Collision Repair Network Launched in Canada

GM Collision Repair Network Launched in Canada

Mitchell, a leading provider of technology, connectivity and information solutions to the Property & Casualty (P&C) claims and Collision Repair industries, and General Motors have announced the GM Canada Collision Repair Network. Through...

read more

Locking gas cap prevents that sinking feeling

So, you’ve just arrived at your trusty old field truck, all set for a day’s work, only to find that some varmint has siphoned the gas out while it sat. Whether it’s a field truck with more years than miles, or a really classic, cherry ’69 Bronco, or an off-road ride...

read more

Focus on finishing: Expert tips for improved Jobs

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Friday, Dec. 11 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Focus on Finishing: Expert Tips for Improved Jobs.” There are a lot of factors that can affect paint finishing...

read more
Goodyear intros Wrangler Workhorse Powerline

Goodyear intros Wrangler Workhorse Powerline

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has introduced the new Wrangler Workhorse Powerline. This line includes three new tires and is designed for those who rely on hardworking dependability from their tires to get the job done. The new Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse...

read more

Emission control application guide released

Mitchell 1 announces the release of its 2021 Emission Control Application Guide (ECAT21) for domestic and import cars, light trucks, vans (diesel engines) and Class ‘A’ motor homes with gasoline engines, model years 1966 - 2021. "As a go-to source for auto repair...

read more