GM Offering ‘Fast-Cash’ Fascia and Bumper Bar Rebate Program
General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GM SPO) is offering $20 Visa Gift Cards to collision shops who convert their aftermarket fascia and bumper bar estimate to a Genuine GM Parts Fascia or Bumper Bar. The program runs through Dec. 31, 2009. To request a rebate, visit www.gmpartsfastcash.com to review program instructions and complete
Lincoln Electric Launches Welder Giveaway, YouTube Channel
Lincoln Electric and the Speed Channel show “Two Guys Garage” plans to give away 14 welding packages in an online offer. By completing an online survey, participants can enter to win a free Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 140C welding machine and Vista 1000 auto-darkening helmet – a package valued at $1,000. Winners can choose from
Sherwin-Williams to Hold Third EcoLean Training Program in Charlotte
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corporation (SWAFC) announced it will hold its third A-Plus University EcoLean workshop this year in Charlotte at Joe Gibbs Racing and Roush Fenway Racing, August 11-12, 2009. VIP tours of both facilities will be included as part of the program. The EcoLean workshop was developed for collision shop owners and managers interested
Ford Offering Rebates to Independent Shops
Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) has launched its 2009 Summer of Savings national rebate program for qualified shops. The program offers rebates on Ford and Motorcraft parts valid May through August 2009. The rebates are available exclusively for independent repair facilities, body shops and fleets with in-house repair. The program features: • 24 offers worth
SEMA Exhibitors to Select Booth Space; Paint Section Added to Show
Exhibitors that want to take part in the 2009 SEMA Show priority space selection process have until May 8 to submit their exhibit space rental agreements. The deadline, which is typically in early April, was set a month later than previous years to give exhibitors additional time to plan for the show. The SEMA Show
Automotive Management Institute Honors Class of 2009
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) honored its 16th class of Accredited Automotive Managers (AAMs) on May 2. The graduating class of 2009 had 75 automotive service professionals who earned the AAM designation by successfully completing AMI courses and accumulating a minimum of 120 credits. The continuing education offered by the Institute helps automotive service professionals
AMI Celebrates 20th Anniversary
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), which offers more than 1,000 approved courses, a faculty of 260 accredited instructors and the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Its programs have attracted 177,000 enrollments throughout North America. The Institute was founded 20 years ago based on the concept that there was
CARSTAR Offers 10 Tips to Surviving in Today’s Economy
With the economy struggling mightily, CARSTAR has released 10 action steps it’s advising its stores and other collision repair facilities to take to survive and hopefully thrive during tough times. “Store owners should be making every effort to tighten their belts and reduce overhead, which is absolutely essential considering all the margin squeezes we
CARSTAR is 101st Largest Franchise System Worldwide
CARSTAR Franchise Systems Inc. announced its rank as the 101st largest franchise operator in the world in the 2008 Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Systems. The monthly publication releases its list of the Top 200 franchise systems each year, ranking them according to worldwide sales, domestic and total units and the percent franchised. CARSTAR grossed
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