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Motor, Jun 2005

The 2005 Walker Passenger Car & Light Truck Master Catalog features the company's line of premium direct-fit mufflers, catalytic converters, exhaust components and supplies for domestic and imported passenger cars, vans, light-duty trucks and SUVs. For additional information or to receive a copy of the catalog, contact your Walker supplier.

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The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) opens registration on July 11 for the expanded Computer-Based Testing (CBT) format for ASE Certification Tests. The summer 2005 testing administration will include all regular and recertification tests for the Collision (B2-B6) and Track (T1-T8) series, along with the addition of the Service Consultant (C1) certification test. The new tests will join the existing automobile series (A1-A8), Advanced Level (L1) and Parts Specialist (P2) tests. The summer 2005 testing window is July 18 through Aug. 21. You can request a CBT information booklet and/or CD from ASE by calling 703-669-6600. Visit www.ase.corn/cbt for full details, including a list of test sites, a CBT tutorial and exact times allotted for each test.

Team AVI and Automatic Transmission Service Group (ATSG) have released "ATSG Insights," a two-hour training video on problems affecting transmission performance that are not caused by a transmission component. The instructor for the class is Wayne Colonna, president of ATSG. The course includes two hours of viewing time on DVD or VHS tape, plus a comprehensive manual. It can be ordered from Team AVI at 800-718-7246 (www.autovideo.com), or directly from ATSG at 800-245-7722 (www.atsg.biz).

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Tenneco Automotive is offering a cash rebate to consumers purchasing a premium DynoMax Ultra muffler through June 30. During the "Add Some Power" promotion, each Ultra Flo SS, Ultra Flo Welded or Super Turbo muffler will qualify for a cash rebate of $75, $50 or $25, respectively. For more information, contact your DynoMax supplier.

Standard Motor Products has announced the availability of its New Window Lift Motors catalog (No. STWL-05), which covers all major domestic and import vehicles through 2004. The catalog includes both OEM and competitor interchanges, along with a fully illustrated buyer's guide. It also contains a buyer's guide for power window switches and includes a number of tech tips to assist in diagnosis.

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Loyd Keith Friedlander Partners offers insurance to cover a technician's tools. Most shops' insurance policies do not cover the replacement cost of an employee's private property in the event of theft, fire or other disasters. Coverage can be provided on an automatic basis for either an individual or for an entire facility. While $10,000 coverage is provided automatically, additional coverage can be arranged for expensive tools and test equipment. The program, underwritten by Hartford Fire Insurance Company, is currently available in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, with more states being added. Additional information, applications and online quoting can be found at ioww.lkfpartners.com. Follow the links to the Master Mechanics Tool Floater Program.

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Beck/Arnley s 2005 Rotating Electrical Catalog covers remanufactured starters and alternators, plus new alternators and starters for import and domestic applications. The catalog has been reformatted for convenience and ease of use.

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A new catalog of brake service tools and supplies is available from Goodtool. It features brake lathe tips and tooling, silencer bands, tire repair patches and tools, valve hardware, wheel weights, balancing and alignment tools, plus a variety of related shop supplies.

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The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide has created a poster that promotes professional mobile a/c service and repair as a responsible practice for preserving the stratospheric ozone layer and climate. The 17x22-in. poster, produced with the cooperation of the EPA, features penguins adrift at sea on a shrinking ice floe, and advises motorists, "Don't just go with the floe...Help protect the stratospheric ozone layer and climate. Have your vehicle's air conditioning serviced by qualified technicians who will replace broken parts and repair leaks using the proper tools and equipment." For a copy of the poster, e-mail info@macsw.org, or call 215-631-7020.