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Motor,  Sep 2004  

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Chicago Pneumatic is giving away a brand-new Ford F-150 to one lucky winner in its CP Turbo "Win the Truck Sweepstakes." Other prizes to be awarded will be various CP tools. To get the official rules, log on to www.cpturbo.com. All entries must be received by Oct. 31. To locate your nearest dealer, phone 800-624-4735, or visit www.chicagopneumatic.com.

Tenneco Automotive has revived its "Shocktober" promotion on Monroe brand shocks and struts for the autumn car care season. The promotion will provide consumers with a free premium Monroe shock or strut with their purchase of three qualifying units through Oct. 31. Monroe is supporting the promotion with an expanded array of Halloween-themed point-of-purchase materials, including colorful posters, counter stand-up easels, trade ads and banners. The promotion also will be supported with radio and TV advertising. For additional information, contact your Monroe supplier, or visit www.monroe.com.

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The Car Care Council's "Be Car Care Aware" point-of-sale starter kits provide the tools to help repair shops remind motorists to maintain their vehicles for the upcoming winter season. The kit features signage, consumer education materials and the industry's first comprehensive Service Interval Schedule. As a bonus, shops that purchase the kits will be included in the Find A Shop locator on the Councils website. The kit also includes National Car Care Month materials that can be used in April. To view the contents and order a starter kit, visit the Car Care Council's website at www.carcare.org.

DENSO Sales California announces its 2004 Wiper Blade Catalog, which features both the First Time Fit and Enduro Vision lines of premium wiper blades. The catalog offers coverage for more than 21,500 applications, both domestic and import. In addition, it offers exclusive curved-blade application coverage for Lexus and Toyota models. For a copy, call 888-96-DENSO, or visit www. Denso Aftermarket, com.

Taylor Cable Products has released a new 64-page 2004 catalog that lists its complete line of ignition wires, wiring components, heat-protection products and more. To obtain additional information, call 816-765-5011, or visit www, taylorvertex. com.

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CARDONE Industries has launched its user-friendly WebCat online catalog, which utilizes self-filtering searches designed to eliminate the dead ends commonly experienced while searching for the right part. Users can now freely browse the catalog by application, product line or part number to find the appropriate parts. Each month, new applications and part numbers will be electronically added. Check out the online catalog at wwio.cardone.com.

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The Aftermarket Division of Modine Manufacturing has introduced a revised 16-page Refrigerant Capacities booklet (No. 60-157.2) for the Air Pro Quality Parts brand. Refrigerant capacities, listed in ounces, are shown for hundreds of domestic and imported vehicles from 1994 through 2003 models. Copies are available from independent distributors and Modine Regional Sales and Service Centers and sales branches. For assistance in finding a source, call 800-446-6290, or go to www.airpronet.com.

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BWD Automotive announces the availability of its Borg-Warner brand Wire & Cable Application Guide (No. WC-04). It lists wire sets and battery cables for North American and imported passenger cars, light trucks, medium/heavy-duty trucks, marine and industrial equipment. Additional product information for all parts, along with important installation notes, can be found in the illustrated buyers guide section. Contact your BWD supplier to obtain a copy.

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Tracer Products has published a 6-page brochure that explains why Tracerline fluorescent leak detection is the best way to pinpoint all refrigerant and coolant leaks in one inspection. The brochure outlines Tracer's line of injection systems, detection kits, lamps and other products. To obtain a free copy, call 800-641-1133, or click on www.tracerline.com.

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Online registration has opened for the Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association (APRA) "International BIG R Show," to be held Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2004 at the Riviera hotel in Las Vegas. Visitors can review a list of exhibitors and convention program details, along with seminar descriptions. They can also sign up for hotel reservations through the online housing form or register for all show events. For more information, visit www.BIGR show.com, or call 703-968-2772.

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