Author: Search Auto Parts | Automotive News – Industry News
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Mitchell funding collision repair program at San Diego City College
Mitchell has partnered with the San Diego County Office of Education’s Work Readiness Program by funding a collision repair program at San Diego City College, which introduces area youth to career opportunities in the industry.
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Organized returns
Dealerships return parts to the OEM for a number of reasons. The procedures involved vary depending on the type of return and the OEM?s policies. In the aftermarket, reverse logistics is the process of returning parts for credit or replacement….
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Bosch awards $25K to local schools to further science education
Robert Bosch LLC recently awarded $25,000 in grants to Illinois Community Unit School District 200 (CUSD) as part of its Bosch Energy, Science and Technology (BEST) Program.
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U.S. House Judiciary Members introduce auto parts bill
U.S. Reps. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., and Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., recently introduced H.R. 3889, the Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade and Sales (PARTS) Act, in the House of Representatives. The bill would amend the U.S. design patent law to chang…
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Deadline nears to apply for CREF scholarships, tool grants
Secondary and post-secondary collision students attending career and technical schools and colleges have until March 2 to apply for more than $125,000 in scholarships and tool grants available through the Collision Repair Education Foundation a…
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NPD: Consumers spent $170 million in 2011 connecting media devices in cars
Portable media devices, such as smartphones, iPhones, and iPods, are gaining popularity in the vehicle as consumers increasingly use them to access digital content while on-the-go, according to leading market research company The NPD Group.
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Smarter cars could prevent, minimize up to 80 percent of crashes, Consumer Reports says
A new safety system that is being developed by government, universities and automakers is designed to prevent vehicle crashes from occurring.
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Diamond Standard launches website for ASA members
A website supporting the $40 million Security Shield Product Liability Protection benefit for ASA members is now live. The site provides access to the full program content including background, coverage, a limited lifetime warranty statement an…
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Diagnosing and repairing NVLD systems can present unique challenges
Chrysler’s NVLD, or Natural Vacuum Leak Detection, system was first introduced in 2002 as an alternative to its Leak Detection Pump (LDP) method for the onboard testing of the evaporative emissions system. In an automotive application, the fuel…
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Bar’s Products hires director of product management and engineering
Bar’s Products, manufacturer of Bar’s Leaks® and Rislone® premium automotive chemicals, has hired Pat Mulry as director of product management and engineering.