Technology company purchases aftermarket manufacturer July 3, 2008

K&H Surface Technologies, a repair products manufacturer, has been purchased by 3M, a diversified technology company.

Embezzlement ring at Texas dealership thwarted June 30, 2008

An aftermarket service contractor and two accomplices have been arrested on allegations of embezzling almost $400,000 through falsified service receipts.

Maxzone issues recall of headlight assembly June 23, 2008

Two Depo-model aftermarket headlight assemblies used in the Dodge Caravan have been recalled for diminished lighting.

Free clinics focus on vehicle education for women June 23, 2008 By: Krista McNamara, Tschanen Niederkohr

Bringing typically male-centric automotive knowledge and awareness to females, Belle Tire and the Monroe? shocks and struts brand of Tenneco, Inc. hosted a free day of clinics to teach women vehicle operation, care and maintenance basics.

Identifix announces database milestone June 20, 2008

Has a tough problem stumped your customer's master technician? Well, put down the wrench and reach for the laptop — Identifix, an online source for diagnostic and repair information, has announced that it has added the 250,000th Hotline Archive to Direct-Hit, its online diagnostic product. The company also adds that it delivers more than 100,000 confirmed fixes in Direct-Hit.

Faith-based repair shop implements values into business model June 20, 2008 By: Krista McNamara

Infusing comfortable and homey shop design, enhanced customer relations, strengthened employee benefits and faith values, Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation (CBAC) is working to break the typical repair shop stereotypes and introduce patrons and staff to a new way of doing business.

Back to the future: Network service dealers return to classrooms to prepare for hybrid vehicles June 18, 2008

Hybrid vehicles scare some technicians. No wonder. The lack of quality hybrid training classes nationwide and technician apathy have resulted in misconceptions and myths surrounding the technology, says Craig Van Batenburg, owner of Automotive Career Development Center (ACDC), a renowned training organization specializing in hybrids in Worcester, Mass. In an interview with 'Network Magazine,' Van Batenburg outlines the three biggest myths surrounding hybrid vehicles.

Precision brakes releases 2008 catalog and price sheet June 16, 2008

Precision Fleet Brakes has released its 2008 fleet vehicles product catalog ? covering all major fleet applications ? alongside a new price sheet geared to enhance their market strength.

Fix-A-Flat Study: Tire-sensor safe ? always June 12, 2008 By: Krista McNamara

Fix-A-Flat is 100 percent safe to use with tire pressure monitoring systems revealed a third-party study funded by Shell Lubricants — the tire repair product’s parent company.