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In the Spicer Professional Grade Chassis Spring Into Summer promotion and sweepstakes, which runs through June 30, 2005, service dealers can purchase an open stock order of premium quality Spicer Professional Grade Chassis products through their participating warehouse distributor and earn points that can be redeemed for premiums such as Spicer Chassis apparel or a threeday, two-night vacation package. For more information, contact your local Spicer representative, call 815-363-9000 or visit wioiu.splcerdiassis.com.

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The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has a store on its website that provides branded merchandise for certified automotive professionals. The assortment includes shirts, jackets, caps, gloves, pins, patches, watches and a large variety of Team ASE merchandise. You can also shop for certification display and marketing items. Check it out at www.ase.com/store.

Denso has expanded its line of First Time Fit brand a/c compressors to include popular domestic applications such as Ford and GM vehicles. The program now also includes coverage for Volkswagen, Nissan and Hyundai models. To obtain additional information, call 888-963-3670, or log on to www. densoafiermarket. com.

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Honeywell Friction Materials has created a 30-minute training DVD titled The Friction Factor, which is designed to educate vocational school students and new brake technicians on the appropriate use and installation of Bendix Brake components and systems. For more information, contact your Bendix supplier or call 800-231-3726.

Beck/Arnley has added semiloaded calipers to its line of premium foreign nameplate products. The addition of these calipers provides customers with the flexibility of choosing from any of the company's friction materials, including organic, semimet, ceramic or the Axxis line. Hardware and mounting brackets are included where applicable. Each component is 100% pressure-tested to ensure leakfree performance. There are currently 726 part numbers available, with more on the way.

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The Raybestos Spring Brake 2005 Professional Service Dealer promotion allows service providers to purchase brakes from their participating WD and earn points that can be redeemed for premiums such as Raybestos brand and NASCAR apparel or a three-day, twonight vacation package. In addition, technicians could win up to $1000 in NASCAR.com certificates or the grand prize-a 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, this year's Official Pace Car of NASCAR. The promotion runs through June 30. FOI- more information, call 815-363-9000, orvisuwww.raybestos.com.

Bosal has expanded its line of direct-fit catalytic converters that meet federal warranty standards and are supplied with a two-year, unlimited mileage emissions warranty and a 5-year/50,000-mile outer shell rust-through warranty. The line includes over 850 SKUs and features a comprehensive selection of universal catalytic converters.

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Bosch's Premium Fuel Pumps catalog (No. 2212151-05) covers more than 1200 electric and mechanical fuel pumps for domestic and import cars, light trucks and vans. Available in both print and electronic versions, the catalog lists Turbine Technology fuel pumps, which are designed to provide superior fuel flow and virtually silent operation. The catalog also features cross-reference listings for OE and competitive pumps. The buyers guide section features product popularity codes, which offer useful replacementpart insights for a host of vehicle applications. To obtain a copy of the catalog, contact your Bosch supplier.

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Castrol SYNTEC has launched the 2005 Castrol SYNTEC Outperformers Scholarship Program, a nationwide search that encourages young car enthusiasts to pursue careers in the automotive service and repair industry. This year, Castrol has partnered with . New York DJ Funkmaster Flex, host of the TV shows "Ride with Funkmaster Flex" and "Funkmaster Flex Super Series." A selected Outperformer will earn an apprenticeship at Flex's Team Baurtwell Body Shop, whose team members include expert technicians and diehard enthusiasts devoted to vehicle customization and performance. The program continues until June 15, 2005. To enter, young men and women 16 to 25 years old can log on to www. syntecoutperfonners.com, complete a special educational curriculum about synthetic oils and answer a series of questions on the topics of automotive service and passion for cars.

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