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Motor,  Jan 2005  

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Honeywell Friction Materials has announced the courses to be offered in the 2005 Bendix Brakes training curriculum. In partnership with Delta College, Bendix is offering the following enhanced courses for technicians and counter staff: Delphi VI Antilock Brakes and Traction Control; Product Knowledge and Sales Skills Training; SUV and Light Truck ABS; Import Braking Systems; and Brake System Electronics. For course costs and schedules, contact your local Bendix sales representative, call 800-231-3726 or e-mail bendix marketing@honeywell.com.

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Robert Busch has launched a comprehensive premium replacement fuel pump program that provides superior quality and advanced turbine technology for a wide variety of domestic and import vehicles. The program includes Full coverage of electric fuel pumps and modules, mechanical fuel pumps and fuel pump filter screens that conform to OE dimensions and appearance. For further details, contact your Bosch supplier.

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Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association's (APRA) Air Conditioning Division has announced it will hold a free four-hour clinic at the Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide (MACS) 25th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas on Feb. 2, 2005. Session subjects will be "Variable Compressor Testing," "A/C System Debris Removal and Prevention" and a/c system repair as it relates to compressor rebuilding. There also will be a "Back to Basics" lecture on the dos and don'ts of compressor remanufacturing. You can register for this session at www.macsw.org.

Monroe has announced that Quick-Struts complete, ready-to-install replacement strut assemblies are now available for a broad range of passenger vehicle applications. The assembly's Sensa-Trac unit features application-engineered valving to optimize each vehicle's unique ride and handling characteristics. For more information, contact your Monroe supplier, or log on to www.monroe.com.

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Needa Parts Manufacturing, a supplier of small replacement parts, has announced two new programs for 2005 covering hose clamps and coil-on-plug tuneup kits. For further information, visit Needa's website at www.needaparts.com.

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Link Tools has issued a 20-page color catalog covering its line of ergonomic hand tools and accessories. To receive a copy, call 888-727-5465, or download it from the company's website, www.link-tools.com.

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Brake Parts Inc. has announced its 2005 marketing program for Raybestos brakes that includes a variety of unique promotions designed for professional technicians. The "Spring Brake Promotion" will again reward technicians who install Raybestos brake products. The "Brake and Safety Center" will include new and useful tools for todays service dealer, including point-of-sale materials, premium parts and other merchandise. The "Blockbuster" promotion and sweepstakes begins in the third quarter, while the "NASCAR Rookie of the Year Carhartt Jacket Promotion and Sweepstakes" rounds out the fourth quarter. Also, a new loyalty program called "Aftermarket Rewards" will run in 2005. For additional details, visit www.raybestos.com.

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Denso has expanded its line of First Time Fit starters and alternators to provide twice the previous coverage of domestic vehicles. The expansion also increases coverage for popular European and late-model Japanese vehicles. For more information, visit www.densoaftermarket.com.

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The Car Care Council is offering "Be Car Care Aware" point-of-sale kits for the special price of $95 until March 15, 2005. Each kit contains "Be Car Care Aware" systems brochures and materials, along with other National Car Care Month materials that can be used each April, including banners, posters and NCCM vehicle inspection forms. All shops and stores that purchase a kit will be included on the Car Care Council's website shop or store locator. Plus, those conducting Vehicle Check Up events in April will be added to the online NCCM event roster. To view the contents and order a starter kit, visit www.carcare.org.

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