WEXCO Industries Celebrates 20 Years in Business
PINE BROOK, N.J. – Feb. 14 is a special day for a lot of people, but for WEXCO Industries, it’s about much more than Cupid and valentines. On that date this year, WEXCO Industries marked the company’s 20th anniversary of supplying windshield wiper systems and components to the heavy duty and automotive markets. Founded by
Federal-Mogul Offering ‘Smart Choice’ Consumer Rebates on ANCO Wiper Blades
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Consumers can save up to $20 this spring and get a clearer view of the road ahead when they upgrade their driving visibility with ANCO wiper blades from Federal-Mogul Corp. Now through May 31, the Federal-Mogul “Smart Choice” promotional campaign will include mail-in rebates on qualifying purchases of premium ANCO Contour and
Federal-Mogul Aftermarket Team Receives O’Reilly Automotive Training/Technical Award
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Federal-Mogul’s North American aftermarket sales organization received the prestigious O’Reilly Automotive Training/Technical Award during the annual O’Reilly Managers Conference held Feb. 6-8 in Nashville, Tenn. Federal-Mogul was selected for the award on the basis of its intensive, one-on-one product training provided to thousands of O’Reilly Auto Parts store professionals throughout 2010. O’Reilly
The Changing Face of Auto Repair
At this moment, we’re entering into our third year of our Great Recession. On the one hand, our economy is building up some steam. Currently, some independents have prospered as neighboring dealerships and other independents have closed their doors forever. Others have prospered as customers decided to repair old rather than buy new. On the
Federal-Mogul Aftermarket Team Receives O’Reilly Automotive Training/Technical Award
Federal-Mogul was selected for the award on the basis of its intensive, one-on-one product training provided to thousands of O’Reilly Auto Parts store professionals throughout 2010.
AP Performance, Autolite/Fram and Leacree Join ShowMeTheParts.com
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.—AP Performance, Autolite/Fram, Leacree, Performance Radiator, Precision Parts Australia, Prime Guard, Rainy Day Wipers and Security Filters are the latest companies to include their products in the ShowMeTheParts.com online application catalog. ShowMeTheParts.com now includes more than 150 brands, covering nearly 2,200 part types, according to parent company Vertical Development. According to Vertical Development,
How Automotive Computers Work and How They Fail
To many amateur mechanics, an automotive computer is a “black box” that mysteriously controls all of the engine functions. In reality, an automotive computer or powertrain control module (PCM) is an information processor that turns electrical inputs from system sensors into electrical outputs into system actuators.
Valeo Launches Dual Direct Drive Wiper System
PARIS, France — Since the beginning of the year, Valeo has equipped the Mercedes SLS AMG with its dual direct drive wiper system, a world first according to the company. This new system offers four major benefits in terms of volume, weight, safety and optimized wiping, Valeo notes. The elimination of the linkage enables greater
Technical Forum: How often should I change my wiper blades?
Counterman magazine presents 11 technical and sales topics in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format.