F.Y.I.

Motor, Apr 2005

Teradyne Diagnostic Solutions has a new website that features its Pocket Tester at www.teradijne-pockette.ster .com. The website facilitates purchasing the tool and software subscriptions and offers tutorials, downloadable manuals and product FAQs. The tester features Honda and Acura diagnostic software and is now available directly from the company.

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Tenneco Automotive has launched its 2005 Expert Plus marketing program for the Monroe and Walker brands. The program provides member shops with a broad range of marketing and merchandising tools and national promotions designed to drive sales in the ride control and exhaust categories. Products include Monroe shocks and struts, Walker exhaust systems and components, Rancho suspensions and shocks, DynoMax performance exhaust products and DNX performance parts. Members also enjoy access to a toll-free technical help line and the updated www. expertplus, com website. For more information, call 800-603-6834, or send an email to expertplus@pmh.com.

Transpro has published a new catalog covering its lines of Ready-Rad Radiators, Ready-Aire Heater Cores and Ready-Aire Air Conditioning Condensers. A Buyer's Guide for each product line is included in the catalog, along with a listing of all new models that have been added. For further information, call 203-562-5121, or visit wtuic.transpw.com on the web.

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CARDONE Industries is celebrat ing its 35th Anniversary this year. It was the first remanufacturer in the U.S. to earn ISO/TS16949 certification, and one of the first to achieve ISO 9002 and QS-9000 quality certifications (precursors to ISO/ TS16949) and ISO 14001, an environmental management certification. To get more information, log on to tutuiu.CARDONE.com.

Team AVI has released three new video-based training products: "Hybrid Vehicles and Technology" (LBT-100), "Voltage Drop Testing" (LBT-101) and "Understanding OBD II Diagnostic Strategies" (LBT-103). For more information, call 800-718-7246, or visit www.auto-video.com.

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Standard Motor Products announces the "Free for Five" T-shirt promotion for counter personnel and service technicians. To participate, counter personnel must fill out either a wire set or oxygen sensor form with the part number and invoice number, then mail it in. Technicians should send in either a wire set form or an oxygen sensor form along with box tops, with the part number and date of purchase included. Forms are available from your Standard supplier. The program runs through April 30, 2005 while supplies last.

Brake Parts Inc. has released the 2005 technical training schedule for its Raybestos brand brakes and Spicer Professional Grade Chassis. Brake and chassis training center courses are offered at the company's home office in McHenry, Illinois, which is about 50 miles northwest of Chicago. Field training courses for technicians, shop owners, service managers/writers and counter people are also available. For registration and information, call 800-BPI-4631.

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Carlson Quality Brake Parts has released its brake parts catalog (C-101), which features 325 new part numbers and a comprehensive selection of brake hardware parts and repair kits. Catalog data is available through all major e-catalog suppliers or in print form.

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Robinair has released its new 2005 Air Conditioning Service Equipment catalog. The catalog features a variety of a/c equipment and applications used to inspect, diagnose, service, repair and verify a/c systems. You can request a free copy online at www.robinair.com, or by calling 800-5,33-6127.

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In response to multiple requests from aftermarket engine cooling and heat transfer professionals, the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide will add a heat transfer and engine cooling section to its 2006 trade show, to be held next January in Orlando, Florida. For further information, call 215-631-7020, or visit www.macfiw.org.