"automotive-service" Articles & Blogs:
Gas-Saving Tips for Trying Times
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Brought to you by ASE - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Every day seems to bring higher prices at the gas pump. Some commuters are sharing rides, others are taking public transportation. But if you are like countless others, you ...[Read on] |
The green facts about your car’s air conditioning system
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Your car's air conditioning system uses a chemical refrigerant under pressure to make the interior cool. MACS Worldwide wants you to know about the environmental damage chemical refrigerants can create when the system is not serviced properly. Proper h...[Read on] |
Developing male allies in your male-dominated field
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The CalWomenTech Project has archived a Podcast on "Developing Male Allies in Your Male-Dominated Field" with Lori Johnson, President of Ladies Start Your Engines, an automotive class for women. In this informative 20-minute interview Lori shares tips to...[Read on] |
Green tips for your vehicle
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Alternate-fueled and hybrid vehicles are gaining market share but still account for a relatively small percentage of vehicles on the road. Someday all of us may be driving pollution-free, hydrogen-powered cars. But what’s a concerned consumer to do in t...[Read on] |
Is the Auto Industry a Woman's Nation?
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Equal pay, equal housework, and more government obligations to women workers were all on the table at Monday's Center for American Progress conference I attended on live blogger podcast through California First Lady Maria Shriver's report on women in the...[Read on] |
FTC Provides “Tips on Making Most of Your Auto Warranty”
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Brought to you by Car Care Council
The FTC offers these tips to help consumers make smart decisions and get the most out of their auto warranties:
Read the warranty that came with the car, or check the “owners” section of the manufacturer’s We...[Read on] |
Young Drivers: Make a safe driving video and win a $5,000 Scholarship
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Hurry, you only have until July 1 to submit video entries to the 2010 Bridgestone Americas Safety Scholars Video Contest! The Safety Scholars Video Contest is open to young drivers ages 16 to 21. Entrants must produce a short car safety video either 2...[Read on] |
Checklist for selecting the right auto repair shop
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Do you feel your car is in good hands when it needs repairs or maintenance? Do you feel comfortable with the diagnoses offered to you by your technician? Do you trust that your repairs are completed safely and thoroughly? The Car Care Council recommends ...[Read on] |
India's economy and women's influence
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What a great time to be in India! I am having the good fortune of visiting this great country for the next couple of weeks and it is such an exciting time. On March 8, which is International Women's Day, The Women's Reservation Bill was the topic of di...[Read on] |
Keeping your car cool when the heat is on
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It is one of those 90-plus-degree days, hot, hazy and humid. Isn't it great to be able to get in your vehicle and enjoy the comfort your air conditioning system provides for you and your passengers?
The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwid...[Read on] |
Soccer Mom Alert: Uniroyal Tire supports soccer teams with free balls and more!
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For the 10th year in a row, Michelin North America Inc. and its Uniroyal tire dealers continue to support soccer communities across the country. Beginning September 4, 2009, sponsored players will receive a certificate that can be redeemed for a free soc...[Read on] |
CARS or Cash for Clunkers: A Personal Car-Buying Experience
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How could I resist? The government is going to buy my poor old van and I can get a new vehicle at a drastic savings. So the process begins. Because I have experience in the car business I thought this would be a snap. I checked on line to be sure...[Read on] |
Jiffy Lube to raise $1 Million to fight heart disease
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Just three weeks into its "2010 Maintenance Partners For Life Campaign," Jiffy Lube has already reached more than 65 percent of its $1 million national fundraising.
Through the generous support of its customers, as of February 22 Jiffy Lube has already ...[Read on] |
Car Care: Faith in Your Tech = Faith in Your Vehicle
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"I feel like such a fool," Sandra complained. "All I did was take my car in for an oil change and wound up paying for oil, an oil filter and an air filter. Plus, because he called to tell me my fan belt was shot, I had to get one of those installed.
"Ho...[Read on] |
Ford VP Susan Cischke to Receive Top Honors from Women's Automotive Association Int'l
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BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN…The Women’s Automotive Association International (WAAI) will present the prestigious Professional Achievement Award to Ford Motor Company Group Vice President Susan Cischke during its annual awards dinner at the Automotive Hall o...[Read on] |
Look no further for Father's Day gifts
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It's hard to find gifts for dads. You can't fall back on jewelry or spa retreats (a big hit with moms), and a tie is just so unoriginal. Fortunately, almost 70 percent of men do some kind of work on their rides, according to the Car Care Council, ma...[Read on] |
Michael Jackson's last ride through Los Angeles
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Michael Jackson, the King of Pop took his last ride through Los Angeles today, starting early this morning with a funeral caravan from his family's home in Encino, California, escorted by police guards across the 101 freeway to a private service held at ...[Read on] |
Want to know what's happening at GM? Just Ask Fritz!
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As General Motors emerged from its bankruptcy, the company stated it was committed to a clear and simple vision - to design, build and sell the best vehicles in the world. One step of that commitment is being demonstrated with a greater emphasis on cor...[Read on] |
A tip for using technology to track your vehicle's fuel efficiency
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I'm a bit obsessive. I used to track my car's fill-ups, every one of them, in a logbook. The gas receipts were tucked between the pages to show the price per gallon as well as the total paid for each tank, and a handy little spreadsheet I created in Ex...[Read on] |
WAAI founder Lorraine Schultz receives prestigious Woman of the Year Award
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Lorraine Schultz, founder and CEO of the Women's Automotive Association International (WAAI), has been chosen the 2010 recipient of Manheim's prestigious Barbara Cox Anthony Woman of the Year Award. The award, presented at the Northwood University brea...[Read on] |
Best Practices For Hiring And Retaining Women
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The statistics about the importance of women as a consumer are very familiar to all of us. Women account for 85% of all purchases which includes everything from homes to groceries and control TRILLIONS of dollars of wealth in this country. For tho...[Read on] |
Addressing Post-Bankruptcy Car Warranty Worries
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Many drivers of Chrysler and General Motors vehicles may be wondering about their recourse if they require warranty work, or if their car exhibits defects that may qualify it as a "lemon."
There's plenty of good news here, but also some bad.
For insta...[Read on] |
Automotive Association to honor outstanding women industry achievers
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The Women's Automotive Association International (WAAI) will present its prestigious Professional Achievement Award to three automotive industry women during its annual awards dinner. This year's honorees are Robin Pisz, national interactive marketing ma...[Read on] |
Follow Santa's Christmas Travels With Help from OnStar
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Santa Claus is getting a technology upgrade this Christmas season: For the first time ever, OnStar subscribers can follow Santa's Christmas Eve journey around the world using the OnStar system in their vehicle, thanks to a new partnership with The North ...[Read on] |
What happens when a women wants to buy a car?
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Women consumers influence 80% of all vehicles purchased in the United
States, and buy approximately 50% of all new and used cars and 40% of
all trucks sold in the US. And yet, according to Marketing2Women, 74% feel misunderstood by automotive marketers...[Read on] |
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