From March 1 through April 30, 2007, consumers can receive $20 to $60 off of future automotive services through the purchase of qualifying Monroe shocks and struts or Rancho performance shocks at participating locations. Certificates are good for future automotive services at the same location within 90 days.
* To earn a $60 comeback certificate, consumers must purchase four Monroe Sensa-Trac struts or four Reflex struts.
* To qualify for a $40 comeback certificate, consumers must purchase one of the following combinations of products: two Monroe Sensa-Trac shocks and two Sensa-Trac struts; two Monroe Reflex shocks and two Reflex struts; two Monroe Quick-Struts; four Rancho RS9000X Pro Series Shocks; or four Rancho RS9000X Shocks.
* Consumers can earn a $20 certificate by purchasing four Monroe Sensa-Trac shocks, Reflex shocks or Gas-Magnum shocks, Rancho RS5000 or Rancho RSX performance shocks.
More information, including mail-in forms and promotion restrictions, is available online at
www.Monroe.com.
(Source: Tenneco Inc.)
New Nationwide Alternative Fuel Directory Available WHEATON, IL (Feb. 21, 2007) - USA Energy Independence Publications has released an alternative fuels directory that lists the locations of more than 2,200 E85 ethanol fuel and biodiesel fuel retail stations nationwide. The directory's retail locations are listed by state and city. Each entry has the fuel station's address and phone number, hours of operation and types of payment options available. Updated quarterly, the directory is available as a single-copy sale for $19.95 or as a subscription with discounts for yearly subscribers. Copies can be ordered by calling (630) 221-1778.
(Source: USA Energy Independence
Publications)Lott Reintroduces
Total Loss Vehicle Data Bill WASHINGTON (Feb. 12, 2007) - U.S. Senator Trent Lott (R-MS) has reintroduced Senate Bill 545 to improve consumer access to passenger vehicle loss data held by insurers. The bill would provide information to consumers regarding vehicles declared "total loss" by insurance companies. The legislation would require the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration to require insurance companies to publicly disclose the vehicle identification number, the date the vehicle is declared "total loss" and a statement explaining why the vehicle is declared "total loss."
(Source: U.S.
Senate)WORLDPAC Opens New Distribution Center FORT WORTH, TX. (Feb. 22, 2007) - WORLDPAC announced the opening of its fifth distribution center in the state of Texas. Located in Fort Worth, this center brings the total distribution network to more than 60 facilities in North America.
(Source: WORLDPAC)Automotive Distribution Network Convention Draws 1,400 MEMPHIS, TN (Feb. 22, 2007) - More than 1,400 independent auto stores, service dealers, warehouse distributors (WDs) and their vendor partners attended Fusion '07, the first-ever Network International Convention, held in Las Vegas last February, says Mike Lambert, president of the Network. "Fusion '07 marked the first time Parts Plus warehouses, auto stores and car care centers from across the country assembled with [Independent Auto Parts Association] WDs, jobbers and Automotive Service Professional shops to celebrate our partnership and chart our future," says Lambert. "We also hosted numerous representatives from the network's international associate members based in Canada and Mexico." The convention featured business seminars, a manufacturers expo and a question-and-answer vendor forum, with some of the industry's top executives serving as panelists. Bob Egan, vice president of aftermarket sales for Federal-Mogul; John Washbish, president of customer-relations management for Affinia; John Gethin, president and COO of Standard Motor Products; and Frank Ordo
