Indie Garage Articles

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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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...

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Murray Voth: It’s What You Bring To The Table

Murray Voth: It’s What You Bring To The Table

Since the beginning of time, human beings have tried to control their environment. But as much as we think we have created control, the world around us continues to appear to be out of control. Murray Voth, RPM Training murrayvoth@rpmtraining.net...

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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...

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