Driveability Corner by Mark Warren: MOTOR Magazine, February 2013

Driveability Corner by Mark Warren: MOTOR Magazine, February 2013

Driveability Corner by Mark Warren
MOTOR Magazine
February 2013

Mark Warren is the author of MOTOR magazine's bi-monthly Driveability Corner feature as well as a resident WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI) instructor and manager.

In Mark's February 2013 article he recounts helping a friend with a troublesome Nissian. When the vehicle scan produces no codes, he must create a logical diagnostic strategy to guide him.

Mark begins his article with the follwoing advice:

"Driveability diagnosis is rarely simply checking DTCs, reading a fault tree, then replacing a defective part. It’s wise to follow a consistent diagnostic routine, especially when no codes are recorded."

Read Mark Warren's full Driveability Corner article in MOTOR's February 2013 print issue, or click on an option below:

Driveability Corner: MOTOR February 2013 - online
Driveability Corner: MOTOR February 2013 - PDF

Aricle courtsey of MOTOR magazine.

View WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI) schedule of classes and events.

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

‘Flood Damaged’ Prius Gets a New Life

‘Flood Damaged’ Prius Gets a New Life

Tech to Tech
'Flood Damaged' Prius Gets a New Life
By Jeff Bach
AutoInc. Online
Posted 04/5/2013

Jeff Bach, owner of CRT Auto Electronics in Batavia, OH and resident WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI) instructor, writes about his adventures troubleshooting a GEN 1 Toyota Prius that was incorrectly branded a “flood salvage” vehicle. 

Read Jeff Bach's full article in AutoInc. Online

Jeff Bach teaches the WTI's two day Toyota Hybrid training class.  View upcoming WTI training events.

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

WORLDPAC Launches New Parts-Focused Webpages on www.worldpac.com

WORLDPAC Launches New Parts-Focused Webpages on www.worldpac.com

WORLDPAC recently launched a series of redesigned parts-focused web pages on www.worldpac.com/parts.

The new web pages feature enhanced information about available products at WORLDPAC, product categories, carlines, supplier brands, Tools and Equipment and more.

The new web pages offer more product content with a new look and enhanced navigation tools for improved user experience. 

View WORLDPAC's new parts pages today!

WORLDPAC imports and distributes original equipment automotive replacement parts to independent import and domestic service centers in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.  The complete WORLDPAC inventory includes more than 110,000 automotive replacement products for over 40 carlines. SpeedDIAL,

WORLDPAC’s exclusive online catalog and fulfillment ordering software, contains more than 7 million multiple-brand applications for virtually every automotive make and model, and a new VIN app decoder for easy VIN specific scans.  The company also offers extensive customer services such as their highly praised technical and business training, and targeted customer marketing solutions.

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

NASTF Examines Ways To Close Tech Education Gaps During Spring General Meeting

NASTF Examines Ways To Close Tech Education Gaps During Spring General Meeting

By aftermarketNews staff
 Monday, March 11, 2013

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Four automaker (OEM) executives presented revealing details about their requirements for service under their dealer franchise agreements. Five aftermarket experts followed, by examining the current status of service-readiness among independent shops. This unique conversation between OEMs and the aftermarket is a hallmark of the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF), the group says, and unfolded before a diverse industry audience on Friday, March 8 during VISION2013 at the 2013 Spring NASTF General Meeting in Overland Park, Kan.

Kelly Geist, service engineering manager for Subaru; Mark Saxonberg, service technology manager for Toyota; Bob Stewart, aftermarket service support for GM and Jim Von Ehr, manager, technical information and serviceability for Nissan, each gave valuable insight into their service department business models.

Saxonburg said, “The availability of service information doesn’t, itself, make a tech service-ready.” He listed five additional resources as necessary: factory diagnostic functions, product knowledge, tech assistance support, factory parts options and a commitment to learning.

Stewart extolled the benefits of GM’s long-term strategy in technician development demonstrated in GM’s ASEP (Automotive Service Education Program), which is a partnership with their dealer franchise spanning from high school through a tech’s working career. Geist described Subaru’s requirement of minimum tool investments from Toughbook laptops to some 400 special tools costing about $50,000. “We roll out about 20 new special tools a year and they are shipped automatically to our franchise dealers,” said Geist.

Von Ehr described the Nissan MSTR (Minimum Service Training Requirements) and showed its positive correlation to the F-1 scores (Fixed Right the First Time Score) for Nissan dealers. In closing, Von Ehr argued that the industry needs more than just highly qualified techs. “We need more techs at all levels,” he said. “With the right training requirements in place, we’ll get more highly-qualified techs from that larger pool of techs.”

Bob Augustine of Christian Brothers Automotive, Bob Beckmann of Beckmann Technologies, Aaron Cherrington of Identifix, JeffMinter of Madison Technical College and Rusty Savignac of Paxton Garage, followed the OEM Roundtable and dug deeper into solutions for closing the service-readiness gap among independent shops.

“It’s harder today to fit all the necessary training into just a two-year college program,” said Minter. He’s concerned that education is too focused on pattern-failures and not enough depth in system understanding that would be useful in developing diagnostic skills. Cherrington pointed out that today’s techs must be resourceful. “A 2010 Ford has about 11 million lines of software code,” he said. “A tech today must have information partners.”

Augustine encouraged shops to develop a “training roadmap” with compensation incentives for higher skill levels. Savignac, who operates Paxton Garage in Massachusetts, contends that independent shops must accept responsibility for turning tech school grads into qualified techs. “My two best techs came from post-secondary schools and got OJT, refined,” he explained. Beckmann is a Euro-specialist and contracts to assist shops withservice in advanced systems not yet mastered in their shop. “One difference that separates troubled [shops] from successful [shops] is their attitude toward asking for help,” said Beckmann. “The successful will reach out for help quickly.”

“NASTF, too, needs to reach out,” said Skip Potter, NASTF executive director, announcing his recent membership in the Automotive Training Manager’s Council (ATMC). “It is NASTF’s strategy to engage with them to efficiently and effectively close the education component of the service-readiness gap. In fact, we seek partnerships with any industry organization that has the existing mandate and resources to help close the gaps between dealership and independent capabilities.”

In addition to the complex service-readiness topic presented during the Spring 2013 NASTF General Meeting, NASTF Chairman and President of the Equipment and Tool Institute Charlie Gorman presented "Why Automakers Should Support Aftermarket Telematics," pointing out that quality new cars sold by today’s OEMs are becoming quality used cars serviced in the aftermarket.

“Embracing aftermarket diagnostic solutions pays dividends because it makes for happy owners, and happy owners have a tendency to become loyal to the brand,” Gorman said. He described, in detail, a technical strategy that would consolidate competing telematics technologies into one efficient network, taking advantage of the creative free marketplace in developing multiple solutions to benefit the consumer.

To close the afternoon program, NASTF committee chairs participated in a unique panel format to discuss their charters and initiatives with the NASTF executive director and the audience. Bob Chabot (Collision Committee), John Cabaniss (Communications Committee), Karen Miller and Rob Morrell (Education Committee), Steve Douglas (Service Information Committee), Greg Potter and Donny Seyfer (Equipment & Tool Committee) and Mark Saxonberg (Vehicle Security Committee) participated.

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

WORLDPAC Offers 'All Brakes, All Brands'

WORLDPAC Offers "All Brakes, All Brands"
WORLDPAC offers an "all brakes, all brands" parts program including more than 31,000 part numbers cataloged under 120 different brake-related product categories.

Available brands include Akebono, ATE, Aisin, Advics, Brembo, Bosch, Hella Pagid, PBR, Mountain, Nissin, Pilenga, Sangsin, Textar, TRW, WBR, Zimmermann and many more. 

WORLDPAC also offers specialty brake tools and equipment.  The complete WORLDPAC inventory includes more than 110,000 automotive replacement parts for import and domestic vehicles sourced from original equipment manufacturers.

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team

Read more!

WORLDPAC Announces Winners of Born To Be Wild Sweepstakes

WORLDPAC Announces Winners of Born to be Wild Sweepstakes  

WORLDPAC's Born to be Wild sweepstakes winners are getting ready to ride!  

Three lucky WORLDPAC customers were recently announced as the winners of WORLDPAC’s Born to be Wild sweepstakes featuring a 1^st grand prize choice of motorcycles:

-          BMW R1200R

-          Ducati Streetfighter 84

-          Harley-Davidson Super Glide Custom

-          (2) Yamaha YZ125’s

Second and third prize were a Yamaha Grizzly 350 ATV and a 70” plasma TV, respectively. 

Participants qualified for the Born to be Wild sweepstakes by purchasing products from WORLDPAC during the November and December 2012 incentive period and doubled their chances of winning by purchasing brake components. 

"We would like to congratulate all of the winners of our Born to be Wild sweepstakes. This incentive has created a huge amount of interest with our customers and has been one of our most successful programs" says Mario Recchia, Senior Vice President of Marketing for WORLDPAC.

1st Prize winner -Star Auto Services of San Jose, California

2nd Prize winner - JC’s British & 4x4 of Englewood, Colorado

3rd Prize winner - C G Motorsports of Richmond, British Columbia

WORLDPAC thanks everyone who participated in the wildly successful Born to be Wild sweepstakes.

Headquartered in Newark, CA. USA, WORLDPAC is an importer and distributor of original equipment automotive parts. The company’s 100+ locations provide brand recognized products directly to import and domestic service centers in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.   

SpeedDIAL, WORLDPAC’s exclusive online catalog and fulfillment ordering software, contains more than 7,000,000 import and domestic, multiple brand applications for virtually every automotive make and model.  The company also offers extensive customer services such as their highly praised WTI technical & business training and targeted customer marketing solutions.   

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

Textar Brake Rotors Available at WORLDPAC

Textar Brake Rotors Available at WORLDPAC

Textar, a leading manufacturer of OE brake pads, now offers a range of German-engineered, high-carbon brake rotors for European applications. 

Utilizing the know-how that comes from nearly 100 years of developing OE brake pads, engineers at Textar have developed a perfectly matched brake rotor, ensuring the ultimate braking performance of your car.  This new range of high-quality brake discs is manufactured to precise German specifications.  

Textar brake rotors are available exclusively at WORLDPAC.

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

Increase Business in 2013 with Acquisition and Retention Marketing Services!

Increase Business in 2013 with Acquisition and Retention Marketing Solutions!

Marketing your independent automotive repair business is more important today than ever before, and WORLDPAC can help!

Are your 2013 marketing goals to communicate to existing customers with the goal of retaining their business (Retention Marketing) or to communicate to those who are not existing customers with the goal of acquiring them as a new customer (Acquisition Marketing) or both?

No matter what your marketing goals are for 2013, WORLDPAC provides customers with access to complete “turn-key” marketing services that allow you to focus on running your business while we do the rest. 

Visit WORLDPAC's Customer Marketing Solutions (CMS) website or view the CMS flier to learn more about available marketing solutions, including:

Acquisition Marketing Services:

• New Mover Direct Mail Program targets customers that have moved in your area.

• Customer Acquisition Program provides the ability to identify targeted households in close proximity to your shop.

• RepairPal is a leading new customer acquisition tool for quality shops.

Retention Marketing Services:

• Demandforce is an automated marketing and communications solution that helps you grow revenue, retain and engage your existing customers and track results.

• MechanicNet increases profitable maintenance services and pulls customers back on a regular basis.

• Newsletter Program keeps the lines of communication open with your clients.

• Shop Calendars keep your shop name fresh in the customers mind year-round.

You can also learn more about the value of marketing in general, as well as the differences between Acquisition Marketing and Retention Marketing by downloading WORLDPAC's Educational Marketing Flier.  

WORLDPAC wishes you much success in 2013!

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

Northwood University Honors Bob Cushing, President of WORLDPAC

Northwood University Honors Bob Cushing, President of WORLDPAC

---

Northwood University recently honored nine automotive aftermarket leaders, including Bob Cushing, WORLDPAC President and CEO, with its annual Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Award .

The Northwood Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Award is given to individuals in the Automotive Aftermarket field who have made noteworthy contributions to education.

The awards were presented on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 during AAPEX in Las Vegas.

Learn more about the award and view a list of all 2012 recipients below.
 
Northwood University Honors Nine Aftermarket Professionals With Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Awards

Congratulations Bob!
  
www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

WORLDPAC Opens 100th Warehouse Location!

WORLDPAC Opens 100th Warehouse Location!

WORLDPAC Inc. recently celebrated the opening of their 100th regional warehouse location in North America with a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new Ventura, CA facility. The landmark branch opening commemorates WORLDPAC’s 40+ year history of partnering with respected OE and aftermarket manufacturers to serve the needs of the most accomplished independent import repair specialists in the industry.


Read more!

WORLDPAC Announces Mobile VIN Decoder App for speedDIAL Catalog

WORLDPAC Announces Mobile VIN Decoder App for speedDIAL Catalog

WORLDPAC announces a mobile VIN decoder app as an enhancement to the company’s speedDIAL Next Generation catalog and order fulfillment software.

WORLDPAC customers, with an active speedDIAL account, can download the free, 5-star rated speedDIAL VIN decoder app for iPhone, iPad (with camera) and Android and use it to scan VIN barcodes for instant, wireless transmission of vehicle information to speedDIAL.


Read more!

WORLDPAC Ad Campaign iPad Sweepstakes

WORLDPAC Ad Campaign iPad Sweepstakes

Enter WORLDPAC’s "POWER YOUR INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER” ad campaign sweepstakes for your chance to win a 64GB Apple iPad!

The POWER YOUR INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER iPad sweepstakes supports WORLDPAC’s comprehensive OE and aftermarket product offering including quality brands such as:

Aisin, Akebono, ATE, Behr Hella Service, Beru, Bilstein, Bosal, Bosch, Brembo, ContiTech, Delphi, Denso, Empi, Eneos, Exedy Febi, FEQ, Gates, Geba, Glyco, GMB, Goetze, Hella, Hengst, Hitachi, Hitachi Chemical, Huco, Idemitsu, Koyo, KYB, Laso, Liqui Moly, Mackay, Mahle Original, MANN, Maval, Metrix, Mitsuboshi, Mopar, Motorcraft, Motul, Mountain, NGK, Nissens, Nissin, NPN, NPW, NTK, Pagid, Pentosin, Pilenga, Prenco, Prestolite, REDLINE Fuel Management, Sangsin Brake, Schaeffler Group, Stone, Sylvania, Textar, TRW, Vaico, Valeo, VDO, Vemo, Victor Reinz, Vista-Pro, Wahler, Walker, WBR, World Sourceone, Zimmermann and many more!

Complete these steps for your chance to win!

1) Visit www.worldpac.com/2012
2) Answer the “TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE” trivia question
3) Fill out the sweepstakes entry form
4) Click submit

Only one entry per person, per month, please. See the sweepstakes entry form for official rules.

Good luck!!

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

WORLDPAC Supports CARQUEST Canada Charitable Golf Tournament

WORLDPAC Supports CARQUEST Canada Charitable Golf Tournament

On September 5th about 130 golfers headed to the links at Springfield Golf and Country Club in Guelph, Ontario to attend CARQUEST Canada’s sixth annual Golf Tournament. The tournament supports the Charitable Foundation of CARQUEST and WORLDPAC.

Golfers were given a chance to “Beat the Boss” as they teed off against CARQUEST CANADA President and CEO, Steve Gushie. Prizes were also awarded for closest to the pin and the longest drive (although the Hole-in-One prize remained unclaimed yet again).

After the day of golf the players, including Jason Yurchak, VP of WORLDPAC Canada Sales and Operations, hhad dinner at the club and the attended popular Silent Auction which raised even more funds for the Foundation. As a result, more than $20,000 was raised for the charitable Foundation of CARQUEST and WORLDPAC, bringing their six-year total to over $120,000. The money supports educational and non-profit projects and programs in communities across Canada.

View event photos

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

Peter Klotz, VP, WORLDPAC Advanced Planning and Global Supply, Passes Away

Peter Klotz, VP, WORLDPAC Advanced Planning and Global Supply, Passes Away

It is with a heavy heart I announce the passing of Peter Klotz, our Vice President, Advanced Planning and Global Supply. All of us on the WORLDPAC Team are deeply saddened by the loss of a special colleague, friend and admired teammate. Peter was with us for a short seven years and his contributions were instrumental in our success and will continue towards our future success. His overall dedication, commitment, knowledge and experience in building WORLDPAC to be an industry leader will be missed. Peter was a key driver of several strategic projects including our Global Sourcing initiatives, developing Quality Control Assurance standards and recruiting key global suppliers.

Peter was greatly admired and well respected throughout the industry. He started his automotive career at Denso, as Vice President-Aftermarket Planning Group. Peter introduced the Denso independent aftermarket program known as ‘Denso First Time Fit’ brand products. He was an active member and contributor with the Auto International Association (AIA), Vice Chairman of the AIA Executive Leadership Council and Chairman of the Awards Committee.

All of us at WORLDPAC will greatly miss his fun loving spirit. We all have been fortunate enough to know and work with Peter, a very dear friend to all of us.

Our sincere condolences to Loraine, his wife, and his family.

Bob Cushing
WORLDPAC Inc.
President & CEO

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

REDLINE Import Racing & Performance Products

REDLINE Import Racing & Performance Products

REDLINE has a 35 year history of supplying North America with genuine WEBER carburetors along with exclusive REDLINE conversion kits developed using original WEBER carburetors.

REDLINE has also developed a complete line of fully programmable fuel management, fuel injection and ignition products. REDLINE supports the continuing production of genuine WEBER carburetors and is a premier source for high performance fuel management systems.


REDLINE
800-733-2277 option 3
www.redlineweber.com

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

Win an iPad in WORLDPAC's Ad Campaign Sweepstakes

Win an iPad in WORLDPAC's Ad Campaign Sweepstakes

Enter WORLDPAC’s "POWER YOUR INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER” ad campaign sweepstakes for your chance to win a 64GB Apple iPad!

The POWER YOUR INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER iPad sweepstakes supports WORLDPAC’s comprehensive OE and aftermarket product offering including quality brands such as:

Aisin, Akebono, ATE, Behr Hella Service, Beru, Bilstein, Bosal, Bosch, Brembo, ContiTech, Delphi, Denso, Empi, Eneos, Exedy Febi, FEQ, Gates, Geba, Glyco, GMB, Goetze, Hella, Hengst, Hitachi, Hitachi Chemical, Huco, Idemitsu, Koyo, KYB, Laso, Liqui Moly, Mackay, Mahle Original, MANN, Maval, Metrix, Mitsuboshi, Mopar, Motorcraft, Motul, Mountain, NGK, Nissens, Nissin, NPN, NPW, NTK, Pagid, Pentosin, Pilenga, Prenco, Prestolite, REDLINE Fuel Management, Sangsin Brake, Schaeffler Group, Stone, Sylvania, Textar, TRW, Vaico, Valeo, VDO, Vemo, Victor Reinz, Vista-Pro, Wahler, Walker, WBR, World Sourceone, Zimmermann and many more!
Read more!

METRIX Engine Cooling Products

METRIX Engine Cooling Products

METRIX engine cooling products, including radiators and water pumps, are designed and manufactured to exceed original equipment (OE) specifications and engineered to operate in the highly-stressful environment of today's higher performance cooling systems. METRIX also offers a line of climate control products.

All METRIX products are brand new, carry a 12 month/12,000 mile warranty and are available exclusively at WORLDPAC.

www.metrixautoparts.com

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

Vehicle Specific Fluids Available at WORLDPAC

Vehicle Specific Fluids Available at WORLDPAC

WORLDPAC offers a comprehensive lubricants program including OEM brands of mineral, synthetic and performance fluids as specified by Asian, European, and Domestic vehicle manufacturers.

Read more!

ALL MAKES, ALL MODELS Monthly iPad Sweepstakes!

 
ALL MAKES, ALL MODELS Monthly iPad Sweepstakes!

Introducing WORLDPAC's Bridging the Gap Between Import & Domestic themed advertising campaign and monthly iPad sweepstakes which supports WORLDPAC's expanded ALL MAKES, ALL MODELS product inventory!

In addition to a comprehensive import OE and quality aftermarket replacement auto parts inventory, WORLDPAC now offers domestic parts from brands such as Bosch, Cardone, Delphi, Dorman, Gates, KYB, Mopar, Motorcraft, NGK, Prenco, Prestolite, Sachs, Timken, Trico, TRW, Valeo, Vista-Pro/Visteon and many more!

Call WORLDPAC next time a domestic vehicle is in your bay! 

To celebrate WORLDPAC’s ALL MAKES, ALL MODELS inventory we are giving away an Apple iPad every month now through February 2013!

Enter each month for your chance to win!
1) Visit http://www.worldpac.com/2012  2) Answer the “TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE” trivia question  3) Fill out the sweepstakes entry form  4) Click submit 
Deadline to enter each monthly sweepstakes is 11:59 EST on the last day of the calendar month. See the sweepstakes entry form for official rules. 

Good luck!!

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

Continental Aftermarket Announces WORLDPAC as U.S. Distributor of ATE PremiumOne Brake Parts for 2012

Continental Aftermarket Announces WORLDPAC as U.S. Distributor of ATE PremiumOne Brake Parts for 2012

Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, manufacturer of the ATE aftermarket brand, and WORLDPAC, a wholesale distributor of OE parts for import and domestic vehicles, have announced an agreement to distribute the ATE PremiumOne Brake Program in the United States for 2012.

The ATE PremiumOne Brake program includes the ATE all-makes brake pad and rotor line which  is engineered to OE specifications for quality, fit and performance. WORLDPAC will be offering ATE PremiumOne disc brake rotors and pads for popular domestic, European and Asian vehicle applications.

From the introduction of the first hydraulic brake system in 1926 to the development of the first antilock braking system prototype in 1967, the ATE brand has a rich history of innovation and experience in the design and production of advanced brake system technologies.

ATE PremiumOne disc brake rotors and pads are OE engineered and application-matched to meet specific vehicle requirements. When used together, PremiumOne customers will receive the optimum rotor and pad replacement as specified by the original vehicle manufacturer.

ATE PremiumOne rotors feature a patented RotorLife wear indicator that gives technicians and customers a quick visual reference of rotor thickness and helps identify the need for replacement. The wear indicator, which is created by elliptical grooves that are machined into both rotor surfaces, also helps to reduce brake fade and extend pad life by enhancing the dissipation of heat and gases. A MetaCote protective coating is applied to help prevent rust and corrosion so the rotors maintain a clean appearance.

ATE PremiumOne disc brake pads are formulated to restore original equipment performance, reduce wheel dusting and extend pad life. The pad’s under-layer design helps to reduce NVH and improve quietness. All pads include shims, slots and chamfers as well as the applicable OE accessories for the complete installation.

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI) Discusses Aftermarket Training at NASTF Spring 2012 General Meeting

WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI) Discusses Aftermarket Training at NASTF Spring 2012 General Meeting

The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) held its annual Spring General Meeting in Palm Springs, CA on April 17, 2012 and the WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI) was there to represent training in the aftermarket.

The meeting agenda included board and committee reports, updates on several NASTF initiatives and a panel discussion on new education and vehicle inspection initiatives.

The discussion about new education included a presentation titled the Challenges of Delivering High Quality Aftermarket Training which was authored and administered by the WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI).

During the presentation Mark Warren, WTI Instructor and MOTOR magazine contributor, noted, "if the OEMs want aftermarket technicians trained to the best standards, then finding a mechanism to cooperatively share materials with the aftermarket is key." The presentation focused on how this could be done based on WORLDPAC’s goal and commitment of delivering the highest quality training into the aftermarket.

View the NASTF Spring 2012 General Meeting Report including a summary overview, links to all presentations and additional NASTF resources.

- View WTI Technical class dates & locations - View WTI Business class dates & locations - Get email notifications when WTI classes are in your area!

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

Textar Brake Rotors Available Exclusively at WORLDPAC

Textar Brake Rotors Available Exclusively at WORLDPAC

Textar, the world’s leading manufacturer of OE brake pads, now offers a range of German engineered, high carbon brake rotors for European applications.

Utilizing the know-how that comes from nearly 100 years of developing OE brake pads, engineers at Textar have developed a perfectly matched brake rotor to ensure the ultimate braking performance of your car.

Textar's new range of high quality brake rotors are manufactured to precise German specifications and application engineered for cars driven in North America.

Textar brake rotors are available exclusively at WORLDPAC.

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

Autologic Diagnostics Partners with WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI) and Direct Capital for the 2012 National Conference and Tech Sessions (NCTS)

Autologic Diagnostics Partners with WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI) and Direct Capital for the 2012 National Conference and Tech Sessions (NCTS)

Autologic Diagnostics, in partnership with WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI) and Direct Capital, hosted its third annual National Conference and Tech Sessions March 8-11, 2012 at the M Resort Spa and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Doubling in size from the previous year, the 2012 NCTS, as promised, proved to be the biggest and best yet. 300 attendees from across the US and around the globe were in attendance. Some came from as far as Australia and New Zealand to be part of the event.

The NCTS was comprised of 2 days of intensive training classes. BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Land Rover, and Volkswagen/Audi lines were covered, as well as WORLDPAC classes on BMW, Volvo, and shop management. Along with the training classes, Open Sessions were held for Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche providing the chance for greater personal interaction.

"One of Autologic's prime differentiators is the technical support and training we provide for our customers," said Kevin FitzPatrick, CEO Autologic Diagnostics. "The NCTS is an important annual event for both Autologic and our customers, delivering a ton of valuable technical training in a span of a few days. Our NCTS events have been incredibly popular. With a sell-out crowd, the 2012 NCTS has been biggest and best so far!"

Classes started early Friday morning. The UK's Brian Chaffe was flown in to teach BMW: F Series. Caleb Pacheco, Justin Kidd, Rob Pevera, Dave Meseck and Steve Young, from Autologic Diagnostics, Inc., taught Porsche, CIP, Mini, Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz, respectively.

Saturday's classes included Volkwagen/Audi taught by Gary Machiros, and featured WORLDPAC classes. Special guests from WORLDPAC were Eric Scharping teaching BMW Engine III; Allen Osborne and Jimmy Abercrombie teaching Volvo; and Scott Wheeler teaching Increasing Sales Success. Also on Saturday were the Open Sessions for Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, and Porsche. WORLDPAC's involvement with the NCTS demonstrates the on-going relationship between Autologic and WORLDPAC in delivering top notch technical training to Autologic customers.

At the closing dinner, Peter Toland, managing director of Autologic Diagnostics, addressed the audience and thanked everyone for attending and making the event a great success. Toland also thanked WORLDPAC and Direct Capital for all of their support, and everyone behind the scenes who ensured the event went smoothly. He also announced that while next year the event will be back on the east coast in Orlando, in 2014 the Autologic NCTS will be brought back to the M Resort in Las Vegas.

To learn more about Autologic, WORLDPAC or the WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI) contact (800) 888-9982 ext. 5470 in the USA, (800) 644-9129 in Canada or visit www.worldpac.com.

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

Daphne Hermetic PAG Oil by Idemitsu

Daphne Hermetic PAG Oil by Idemitsu

Idemitsu has manufactured application-specific automotive lubricants since 1911 and is a leading lubricant supplier to vehicle manufacturers in Japan, Korea, Europe, the U.S., and other markets worldwide.

The double end-capped technology in Idemitsu’s Daphne Hermetic PAG lubricant is used by over 80% of OEMs worldwide as A/C system factory fill.

Idemitsu application-specific PAG, ATF, and engine lubricants are available at WORLDPAC.

Click to learn more about PAG Oil by Idemitsu.

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI) Partners with Autologic Diagnostics for 2012 National Conference and Tech Sessions (NCTS)

WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI) Partners with Autologic Diagnostics for 2012 National Conference and Tech Sessions (NCTS)

Autologic Diagnostics, in partnership with the WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI), is pleased to announce its third annual Autologic National Conference and Tech Sessions (NCTS) which takes place March 8-11, 2012 at the four-star M Resort, Spa and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event offers advanced training classes on BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Volkswagen/Audi, Porsche, Volvo, and shop management.

“One of Autologic’s prime differentiators is the technical support and training we provide for our customers,” said Kevin Fitz-Patrick, Chief Executive Officer of Autologic Diagnostics Inc. “The NCTS is an important annual event for both Autologic and our customers, delivering a ton of valuable technical training in a span of a few days. Our NCTS events have been incredibly popular. With a sell-out crowd, the 2012 NCTS promises to be the biggest and best yet! WORLDPAC’s involvement with the NCTS is not only beneficial to Autologic customers but cements the on-going relationship between our two companies in providing first-class technical training to independent technicians.”

Mario Recchia, WORLDPAC’s senior vice president of marketing, adds, “The WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI) is committed to ensuring the future success of the aftermarket by providing the very best advanced training for premier independent service professionals. WORLDPAC is also committed to providing our customers with the most advanced tools necessary to correctly and efficiently service today’s complex vehicles while remaining competitive in the marketplace. Autologic provides solutions for both which makes sponsoring and supporting the NCTS event a true partnership.”

Autologic Diagnostics provides dealer-level software for eight premium import vehicle manufacturers combined with unrivalled technical support from Master Technicians and specialist software engineers. The Autologic solution gives independent repair technicians the confidence to undertake any service and repair work required and enables independent service centers to specialize without having to involve the dealer or call in outside help.

The WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI) assists independent service centers in growing and increasing the profitability of their business through education. WTI technical and business training is designed explicitly for independent service centers and taught by the WTI’s experienced and professional automotive instructors.

WORLDPAC is an importer and distributor of OE and aftermarket parts for import and domestic vehicles; they also offer a full array of customer marketing solutions and the most current customer training through the WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI).

To learn more about Autologic or their National Conference and Tech Sessions (NCTS) contact (877) 945-6442 or www.autologic.com.

To learn more about the WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI) or WORLDPAC contact (800) 644-9129 or visit www.worldpac.com/training.

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

STX: MOTOR Magazine Mentions STX in February 2012 Issue

STX: MOTOR Magazine Mentions STX in February 2012 Issue

MOTOR magazine attended WORLDPAC's Supplier & Training EXPO (STX) 2012 and had great things to say about the event in the February 2012 issue!

Click the below article image to enlarge MOTOR's STX event mention (page 37 of the issue). To gain access the full issue, click the link below.


MOTOR magazine
February 2012



View MOTOR February 2012 issue - digital
View MOTOR February 2012 issue - PDF

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

STX: AMN Weekly - ImportCar Editor Mary DellaValle's STX Report

STX: AMN Weekly - ImportCar Editor Mary DellaValle's STX Report

The AMN Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews.com. The AMN Week in Review (Jan. 16-20, 2012) noted ImportCar Editor Mary DellaValle's report from WORLDPAC's second Supplier & Training Expo as the most highly read stories of the week. Read below for an excerpt, then click the link to view the full article.

AMN Week in Review (Jan. 16-20, 2012)
January 20, 2012
By Amy Antenora

Highlight: WORLDPAC Hosts Second Supplier & Training Expo

This week, ImportCar Editor Mary DellaValle provides us with a report from WORLDPAC's second Supplier & Training Expo, which was held Jan. 12-15 in Anaheim, Calif. The four-day event, designed to help customers better succeed in the changing aftermarket environment, has grown to double the capacity of the initial event and offered exclusive technical and business training, along with product knowledge from suppliers. Click here to read Mary's coverage and see a slideshow of images from the event ... read more

"WIN" photo by Julian Ang

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

STX: AMN Weekly - WORLDPAC's Second Annual Supplier Training Expo

STX: AMN Weekly - WORLDPAC's Second Annual Supplier Training Expo

The AMN Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews.com. The AMN Week in Review (Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 2012) noted "WORLDPAC's Second Annual Supplier Training Expo" one of the most highly read stories of the week. Read below for an excerpt, then click the link to view the full article.

AMN Week in Review (Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 2012)
February 3, 2012
By Amy Antenora

Highlight: WORLDPAC's Second Annual Supplier Training Expo

AMN readers were also interested in more details about WORLDPAC's second annual supplier training expo, held Jan. 12-15 at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in Southern California. According to WORLDPAC, due to the overwhelming support of its customers, the 2012 event was double the capacity of the first event. During the four-day event, more than 1,000 WORLDPAC customers from the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico attended exclusive technical and business training presented by more than 40 of the industry’s most respected instructors. Attendees experienced full days of advanced level training followed by evening EXPO events featuring more than 80 manufacturers, networking opportunities and an extensive tool and equipment show ... read more

"WIN" photo by Julian Ang

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

STX: AMN - WORLDPAC Says Second Annual Supplier & Training EXPO Was a Success

STX: AMN - WORLDPAC Says Second Annual Supplier & Training EXPO Was a Success

www.aftermarketNews.com recentley featured a post-event summary of the WORLDPAC Supplier & Training EXPO (STX) 2012. Read below for an excerpt, then link to the full article ...

WORLDPAC Says Second Annual Supplier & Training EXPO Was a Success
January 31, 2012
By aftermarketNews staff

NEWARK, Calif. – WORLDPAC has reported that its second Supplier & Training EXPO (STX) was "an enormous success." The WORLDPAC Supplier & Training EXPO (STX) took place Jan. 12-15 at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in Southern California.

The event, initially created as WORLDPAC’s vision to help customers better succeed in the changing aftermarket environment, was the second of its kind. According to WORLDPAC, this second annual event was eagerly anticipated following the success of the first event held October 2009 in Orlando, Fla. Due to the overwhelming support of WORLDPAC’s customers, the WORLDPAC Supplier & Training EXPO (STX) 2012 was double the capacity of the first event, the company said.

“Our 2012 Supplier and Training EXPO achieved the goals we set to further support our commitment to our customers and suppliers,” said Bob Cushing, president of WORLDPAC ... read more

"WIN" photo by Julian Ang

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

STX: ACP:N - WORLDPAC Hosts Second Supplier & Training Expo

WORLDPAC Hosts Second Supplier & Training Expo

The WORLDPAC Supplier & Training EXPO 2012 recently received attention in Babcox Media's autocarepro:news e-newsletter and website feed. Read below for an excerpt of the article, then link to their site to view full content ...

WORLDPAC Hosts Second Supplier & Training Expo
January 26, 2012
By Mary DellaValle
Editor, ImportCar Magazine

Demonstrating its passion for customer training, WORLDPAC held its second Supplier & Training EXPO (STX) 2012 at the Marriott Anaheim Hotel in California. With a vested interest in its customers’ success, WORLDPAC continues to raise the bar for training, doubling the turnout of its first-ever such event in 2009.

More than 1,000 shop owners and technicians from the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico attended the 4-day event that provided a customized lineup of “All Makes All Models” technical training sessions and business-management classes, conducted by some of the industry’s most respected training instructors, including many from the WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI).

A key component in WORLDPAC’s customer value proposition, this highly specialized training opens customers’ eyes to the fact that training and education are pivotal to the success of their business, and it pays dividends in customer trust and loyalty ... read more

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

STX: Canadian Technician - Worldpac thrilled with success of 2nd training expo

STX: Canadian Technician - Worldpac thrilled with success of 2nd training expo

Canadian Technician magazine reports on the success of WORLDPAC's Supplier & Training EXPO (STX) 2012 in the below article posted to their website's Industry News Headlines feed ...

Worldpac thrilled with success of 2nd training expo
(January 26, 2012) -- More than 1000 Worldpac customers from the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico attended exclusive technical and business training presented by over 40 of the industry’s most respected instructors at four-day event in Southern California. ... read more

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

WORLDPAC Supplier & Training EXPO (STX) 2012 a Success!

WORLDPAC Supplier & Training EXPO (STX) 2012 a Success!

WORLDPAC is pleased to announce their second Supplier & Training EXPO (STX) was an enormous success! The WORLDPAC Supplier & Training EXPO (STX) took place January 12-15, 2012 at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in Southern California. The event, initially created as WORLDPAC’s vision to help customers better succeed in the changing aftermarket environment, was the second of its kind and eagerly anticipated following the success of the first event held October 2009 in Orlando, FL. Due to the overwhelming support of WORLDPAC’s customers, the WORLDPAC Supplier & Training EXPO (STX) 2012 was double the capacity of the first event. “Our 2012 Supplier and Training EXPO achieved the goals we set to further support our commitment to our customers and suppliers,” said Bob Cushing, President of WORLDPAC.

During the four day event, more than 1000 WORLDPAC customers from the US, Canada and Puerto Rico attended exclusive technical and business training presented by over 40 of the industry’s most respected instructors. The event kicked off Thursday evening with a cocktail reception which provided an opportunity for independent service center professionals to network with their peers as well as suppliers, instructors and WORLDPAC’s management team. On Friday and Saturday, guests experienced full days of advanced level training followed by evening EXPO events featuring over 80 manufacturers and an extensive tool & equipment show.

“The Training Program, taught by the industry’s leading instructors, provided our customers a comprehensive business and technical training curriculum designed to meet the demands of growing their business in a challenging business environment,” said Cushing. “The Supplier EXPO provided our suppliers, all World Class manufacturers, the opportunity to meet the industry’s leading automotive professional business owners, technicians and service writers to discuss their products and programs.”

Additional event highlights included special guest speaker Charlie Gorman, former Chairman of the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF), who presented the group with a discussion of the changing aftermarket and predictions for the future, a raffle featuring over 100 valuable prizes, and a Hollywood themed EXPO where a cast of celebrity impersonators rolled out the red carpet for WORLDPAC customers. The event concluded with a half day of training on Sunday before guests departed for home with knowledge designed to increase the success of their independent service center business. The overall feedback from attendees was that the event was an invaluable experience and a resounding success.

WORLDPAC imports and distributes OE and quality aftermarket replacement parts to independent import and domestic service centers in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. SpeedDIAL, WORLDPAC’s exclusive online catalog and fulfillment ordering software, contains more than 7 million import and domestic, multiple brand applications for virtually ‘All Makes, All Models’. The company also offers extensive customer services such as their highly praised technical & business training and targeted customer marketing solutions.

To become a WORLDPAC customer contact (800) 888-9982 ext. 5470 or visit www.worldpac.com.

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

STX: AMN - WORLDPAC Hosts Second Supplier & Training Expo

STX: AMN - WORLDPAC Hosts Second Supplier & Training Expo

Below is an excerpt of an article, courtesy of Babcox Media's aftermarketNews.com, documenting the 2012 WORLDPAC Supplier and Training EXPO (STX) event. View the full article and event slide show by clicking on the link below.

WORLDPAC Hosts Second Supplier & Training Expo
January 19, 2012
By Mary DellaValle
aftermarketNews.com

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Demonstrating its passion for customer training, WORLDPAC held its second Supplier & Training EXPO (STX) 2012 at the Marriott Anaheim Hotel in California. With a vested interest in its customers’ success, WORLDPAC continues to raise the bar for training, doubling the turnout of its first-ever such event in 2009. (Editor's note: images from this year's event can be found in the slide show at the end of this article.)

More than 1,000 shop owners and technicians from the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico attended the 4-day event that provided a customized lineup of “All Makes All Models” technical training sessions and business-management classes, conducted by some of the industry’s most respected training instructors, including many from the WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI).

A key component in WORLDPAC’s customer value proposition, this highly specialized training opens customers’ eyes to the fact that training and education are pivotal to the success of their business, and it pays dividends in customer trust and loyalty.

“We’re passionate about training as a company,” says Mario Recchia, WORLDPAC’s senior vice president – marketing. “It’s an investment in our customers’ future; it’s an investment in our future.”

Attendee feedback at the event was very positive, as customers realize the importance of partnering with suppliers who can help them overcome the technology challenges of servicing an expanding and sophisticated import and domestic vehicle population ... read more

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

STX: Motor Age's "On The Road" Video - Highlights of WORLDPAC Expo

STX: Motor Age's "On The Road" Video - Highlights of WORLDPAC Expo

View Motor Age magazine's "On the Road" video coverage of the WORLDPAC Supplier and Training EXPO (STX) 2012 as narrarated by Peter Meier, Motor Age's Technical Editor ...

Collection of highlights of the exhibits on display during the 2012 WORLDPAC Supplier Training Expo trade exhibit.

Video: On The Road: Highlights of WORLDPAC Expo

View WORLDPAC's Supplier & Training EXPO (STX) 2012 press release.

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!

STX: Motor Age's "On The Road" Video - 2012 WORLDPAC STX, Day Two

STX: Motor Age's "On The Road" Video - 2012 WORLDPAC STX, Day Two

View Motor Age magazine's "On the Road" video coverage of the WORLDPAC Supplier and Training EXPO (STX) 2012 as narrarated by Peter Meier, Motor Age's Technical Editor ...

It's the first full day of the 2012 WORLDPAC STX event in Anaheim, California. Started off with a group breakfast that allowed old friends to reunite, and new friends to be made. Then it was off to training. The hardest part was picking what classes to attend! Tonight is the opening of the expo!

Video: On The Road: 2012 WorldPac STX, Day Two

View WORLDPAC's Supplier & Training EXPO (STX) 2012 press release.

---

www.worldpac.com
www.worldpac.ca
Become a WORLDPAC customer TODAY!

---

Send Email to the WIN team
Read more!