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Motor,  Dec 2006  

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Clevite Engine Parts has published a new master catalog (No. PR-10-06) for Perfect Circle piston rings. It showcases extensive coverage for all domestic and import light vehicle applications, including 283 new part numbers. Specification data is also included.

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Standard Motor Products' online company store is open for business at www.smpcorp.com. It features a wide array of new apparel and promotional merchandise. Visitors who don't find the product or item they want can log in and go to the request section, complete the form and send it in. To visit the store, select "SMP Web sites," then click on "Standard Store."

ACDelco has announced a new extended subscription length for GM Service Information (GM SI). A new $20 three-day subscription replaces the former one- and five-day subscriptions, which were available for $20 and $45, respectively. The two other subscription lengths available are monthly ($150 per month) and annual ($1200 per year). GM SI is an Internet-based service available to ACDelco Total Service Support (TSS) Program participants and Independent Service Centers (ISCs) to assist them with diagnostic and repair information for the latest GM vehicles. For more information or to subscribe, log on to www.gmtechinfo.com and click on the "GM Tech Info" icon.

Identifix, a major source of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information aimed at increasing technician productivity by improving the speed and efficiency with which they can access the information they need, recently announced the launch of a major upgrade to its Direct-Hit system. The upgrade integrates into Direct-Hit the MOTOR Parts & Labor Guide, which includes multiyear coverage for domestic cars, light trucks and vans. Other new features are an updated Preventive Maintenance Plan that uses easy-to-understand reports based on the year, make, model and mileage of customers' vehicles, plus one-click access to groups of specifications a technician will likely need to perform a particular job or task.

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Four lucky technicians will be attending the sporting event of their dreams for simply selling the most NAPA CHASSIS Precision Engineered chassis parts. The winners-one technician from each NAPA CHASSIS sales region-are Russ Jacoby of Eagle Tire in Helena, MT; Jose Sanchez of Jose's Auto Center, Inc., in Tampa, FL; Todd Muilenburg of Lakeland Car Co. in Grand Rapids, MI; and Russ Crowner of Freedom Tire in Ames, IA. The $5000 Extreme Sports Package includes round-trip airfare and event tickets for two, hotel accommodations and ground transportation. Available sporting events from which the winners can choose are the Rose Bowl, the Pro Bowl, the Daytona 500, the Indy 500, U.S. Open golf, U.S. Open tennis and the World Series. The winning continues throughout the remainder of the year for customers of NAPA CHASSIS, with the $5000 Home Garage Package and $5000 Extreme Backyard Package promotions. At the end of the year, the grand prize $50,000 Extreme Makeover will be awarded to one customer for his or her auto shop. Contact your NAPA CHASSIS sales rep for additional details.

The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) recently sent an open letter to all auto service organizations addressing the issue of the availability and accessibility of automotive service information, tools and training for service professionals. To view the entire contents of the letter, go to http://www.nastf.org/docs/ outreach.pdf, or visit the NASTF website at www.nastf.org.

The Engine Repower Council (ERC) has published a comprehensive ous Engine Trouble?" that's designed to educate motorists about the benefits of repowering their vehicles with a remanufactured/rebuilt engine. It encourages motorists to talk with their automotive technician and consider all their options when faced with major engine trouble. The ERC, reachable at its redesigned website, www.enginerepower.org, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating consumers about the economic and environmental benefits of remanufactured/rebuilt engines.

The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced that 15 schools across the nation registered in October to utilize CCARs S/P2 e-leaming in Safety and Pollution Prevention in their automotive training programs. CCAR offers S/P2 free of charge to automotive training programs, and more than 2000 schools nationwide are currently enrolled. For complete information, visit www.sp2 .org, or call toll-free at 888-772-3535.

Jasper Engines and Transmissions has launched a new remanufacturing program. In addition to its current line of engines, JASPER Authentic Custom Drivetrains will specialize in remanufacturing engines that are currently no longer offered, or have been turned away in the past because they did not fit into a production remanufacturing system. The company also plans to add transmissions and differentials to its reman operations in the coming months.

To better educate and inform customers on the latest systems, products, guidelines and procedures in brake and chassis repair, Affinia Under Vehicle Group will make a series of training programs available to service technicians across the country. A variety of accredited courses are available throughout the year at the company's McHenry, IL, training center and through field training modules. To schedule a training session, contact Affinia UVG at 800-BPI-4631. In other news, the company recently announced an extensive lineup of sales promotions for 2007 targeted to reach installers, warehouse distributors and counterpersons, including the Raybestos brand brakes and Spicer chassis Box Top Promotion, plus the "Raybestos Spring Sizzle Sweepstakes."