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Watch for the October "Show Issue" of AutoInc.!
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Packed with previews of NACE and CARS, the October 2009 issue of AutoInc. magazine is one you definitely want to watch your mailbox for. From information about the keynote speaker (US Airways Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger) to special messages from this year's chairmen, the ASRW show section is filled with
information to help you prepare for ASA's two annual trade shows. ASA members receive AutoInc. magazine as part of their membership package. Join ASA today or click here to purchase a subscription today. MORE
After four years, Delphi exits bankruptcy with sale of assets to lenders and GM
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Delphi,
the automotive parts maker that was spun off by General Motors, completed a messy, four-year stay in bankruptcy protection with a sale of its assets to lenders and its former parent. The emergence of Delphi Holdings, as the new company is called, eliminates a significant risk to the turnaround at General Motors, which estimated earlier this year that it had spent $12.5 billion to support Delphi’s reorganization. More
ASA Associate Members Show Support for Independents
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The
Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to announce five new associate members that have recently joined the association, and two renewing members. The decision to become an associate member displays a strong commitment to ASA and its efforts to serve the automotive service and repair industry - including its many dedicated independent repair professionals. More
Troubleshooting power windows
MotorAge Share
Power window systems use an electric motor to move the glass via a regulator to which the glass is attached. The motor is a DC (direct current) design, using two brushes riding on an armature, just like a starter motor. The direction of rotation is determined by the direction of current flow applied to the motor. The amount of current flow is influenced primarily by the amount of resistance to movement the motor has to
overcome. This is true of any electric motor, whether it be a window motor, starter motor or even a fuel pump. More
Car parts manufacturers running out of gas
KNSD-TV Share
Car parts are getting harder to come by, and repair shops say it doesn’t seem to be getting any better. Auto body
shops as well as mechanics are feeling the pinch. Engine parts that used to arrive overnight are now taking two and three weeks to be delivered. More
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A message from ASA:
Excalibur Hotel Reduces Rates for NACE and CARS!
 The Single/ Double room rates at the Excalibur have recently been
reduced from $51 to $41 per night on the nights of November 3, 4, and 5, 2009. This is a tremendous value!
Don't miss out on the savings, book yours today. For more details and availability, click here
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AAA offers tips on how to speak 'auto tech' to improve auto repair experience
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Newswire Share
A trip to the auto repair shop can feel like visiting a foreign country for some motorists--they do not understand the language and are worried about being taken advantage of by the locals. However, AAA says a trip to the
repair shop can be much easier--and less stressful--by selecting a quality facility and learning to speak 'auto tech.' More
Toyota to show green sportscar with Subaru
engine
USA Today Share
Besides showing off its well-known
hybrids, Toyota will take a slightly different tack at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show to display a green sportscar with a special kind of gasoline engine. The FT-86 concept, inspired by a sporty Corolla model from the 1980s called AE86, has a Subaru engine from Toyota partner Fuji Heavy Industries, whose pistons are positioned horizontally, instead of vertically as
in standard engines. More
Visit ASA's Employment Classifieds Section
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Automotive industry professionals can post their resumes free of charge and search for job opportunities at ASA-member shops. In addition, all current ASA members in good standing may submit free employment classified ads for their collision and mechanical automotive service facilities. Visit www.ASAshop.com and click on the "Employment Classifieds" section to get started today. More
How to avoid the $1 million dollar brake job
Zurich Share
You may not want to believe that a simple tire rotation or brake job could cost your dealership or service and repair business in excess of $1 million dollars, but the fact is it
can, according to Zurich. These incidents happen every year and the stories are familiar. Are you a high-end import dealer? If a technician or someone in your "quick-lube" department forgets to put oil back into an engine, how much will it cost to replace it? Does $10,000 sound close? It is important to protect yourself from both catastrophic and nuisance claims. More
Fiat CEO's next step to a new Chrysler
The Detroit Free Press Share
Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne is laying the groundwork for a historic brand realignment in Auburn Hills that could reduce the profile of the namesake Chrysler and sporty Dodge brands, according to people familiar with their internal planning. Chrysler Group LLC created a separate brand for its Dodge Ram trucks and announced a
management shake-up that signaled a new direction for Chrysler and Dodge, while reaffirming its strongest brand -- the outdoorsy Jeep. More
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Check out CARDONE's online catalog of 37,500+ SKUs featuring import and domestic, early to current model applications. If your part is in our catalog, ask for it at your local parts supplier. MORE |
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Toyota's presence at CARS has never been bigger! Stop by booth #C9001 for a live demonstration of the all-new Electronic Parts Catalog and Toyota's Techstream
diagnostic tools. Plus, enter for a chance to win Techstream and TIS products in daily drawings. To learn more, go to the Toyota Wholesale Parts website and register today!
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United Recyclers offers body shops and
mechanical repair shops the ability to search used parts for cars and
trucks. Each URG member provides quality assurance to the product. The
result is a nationwide label that delivers consistently high quality
parts and maximizes consumers, collision center, and estimator
confidence.
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catalog for independent repair facilities. Now, you can find and order
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do business with, without picking up the phone. Learn more.
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