Indie Garage Articles

Wheel Pros Acquires Aftermarket’s TSW

Wheel Pros, the leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of branded automotive aftermarket wheels, performance tires, suspension products, and accessories, announced that it has acquired Just Wheels & Tires Co., Inc d/b/a TSW, a leading designer and...

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AAPEX Service Advisor Pick Builds Relationships

Jason Sexton, Dynamic Automotive, Frederick, Md., was recognized as the AAPEX 2020 Service Advisor of the Year for his love of knowledge and being a true advisor who builds unbelievable relationships with customers. According to the team at Dynamic Automotive, Sexton...

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Ontario Shutdown Comes with Small Business Grant

In response to rapidly rising COVID-19 cases, Ontario has unveiled plans for a province-wide shutdown over the holiday season following Christmas, including business restrictions and safety measures, an extended school closing, and a provincial small business grant...

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Ed Coates Memorial Foundation Steps Up for Apprentices

Ed Coates Memorial Foundation Steps Up for Apprentices

When the faculty at Camosun College in Victoria, B.C. became concerned that automotive apprentices were letting their reluctance to share tools stand in the way of their education, they reached out to the Ed Coates Memorial Foundation to see if they could help. The...

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Console Safe for Jeep Gladiator

Tuffy Security Products has added to its Jeep product line with its Model #348-01 Security Console Safe specifically designed for Jeep Gladiator JT pickup trucks. The Model #348-01 maintains the stock look of the Gladiator’s center console by easily installing inside...

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Service Technician Webinar: Wheel Speed Sensors

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Friday, Dec. 18 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Wheel Speed Sensors.” John Dixon, master trainer with Garage Gurus/DriV, will walk through the different types...

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Dana Introduces XFE Synthetic Gear Lubricant

Dana Incorporated has introduced Spicer XFE 75W-85 synthetic gear lubricant for commercial vehicles.   This new fuel-efficient lubricant provides ultimate protection, performs well in extreme temperatures, and extends the drain interval for medium-duty and...

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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,...

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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...

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