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Friday, June 26, 2009

WORLDPAC Appointed as Distributor for Versatile Automotive Diagnostics (VAD)


WORLDPAC Appointed as Distributor for Versatile Automotive Diagnostics (VAD)

Versatile Automotive Diagnostics’ line of professional diagnostic tools is now available across Canada and the US through WORLDPAC

The VAD Pro-901 fills a distinct void in the scan tool market offering an in-depth level of VW/Audi functionality for today’s modern CAN equipped vehicles in a rugged handheld platform that is both affordable and accessible to independent service center professionals.

WORLDPAC is an industry leading importer and distributor of original equipment quality replacement automotive parts. Headquartered in Newark, CA. USA, they distribute a wide range of OEM and aftermarket replacement parts directly to the import repair specialist. With over 80+ distribution locations across the US and Canada, as well as a knowledgeable Sales staff to serve their clients, WORLDPAC is well positioned to introduce the powerful VAD Pro-901 diagnostics tool to service centers throughout North America.

“It is important that WORLDPAC align with specialized, quality organizations. It is equally important that we supply our customers with advanced level technical training complemented with professional, OEM tools they need to remain successful in the aftermarket. For us, a partnership with Versatile Automotive Diagnostics was a natural fit,” says Jim Phillips, VP of WORLDPAC Marketing.

“We are proud to have WORLDPAC as our distributor for the VAD Pro line. The WORLDPAC team’s initiatives to better link the service technician with the tools required to grow their business will result in a stronger market and will expand the consumers confidence in the serviceability of their European car,” says Marcel Horn, President of Versatile Automotive Diagnostics.

Versatile Automotive Diagnostics (VAD), a division of HPA Motorsports, is located in Surrey, BC and supplies Volkswagen/Audi specific scan tools for consumer and professional use.

The VAD Pro-901 is available to WORLDPAC customers in the US and Canada. To learn more contact your WORLDPAC Sales representative or visit www.worldpac.com/VAD. To become a WORLDPAC customer contact:

WORLDPAC USA (800) 888-9982 x 5470
WORLDPAC Eastern Canada (800) 463-8749
WORLDPAC Western Canada (800) 644-9129
WORLDPAC Quebec (888) 681-9053

www.worldpac.com

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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

WORLDPAC’s 2nd Tool & Equipment Sales EXPO A Tremendous Success!


WORLDPAC’s 2nd Tool & Equipment Sales EXPO A Tremendous Success!

On Saturday May 16th, WORLDPAC’s 2nd stop on the Tool & Equipment Sales EXPO tour was held at our corporate headquarters in Newark CA. Over 250 owners and technicians representing over 100 Independent Repair Facilities in the San Francisco, California Bay Area attended the event!

With a festive atmosphere, great food, door prizes, show specials and customers learning about their Tool & Equipment program, a great time was had by all! Among the many door and raffle prizes that were given away, one grand prize all-expense paid trip to the WORLDPAC Suppliers / Training EXPO in Orlando, FL was awarded to a lucky winner! (Visit www.worldpac.com/2009 for your chance to win!)

Participating Tool & Equipment suppliers included:

  • ATE-Continental
  • Bosch
  • Delphi
  • Denso
  • Pagid
  • Textar
  • TRW
  • Champion Compressors
  • Chicago Pneumatic Tools
  • Coals Tire Changers
  • Lincoln Lube
  • MotorVac
  • Polor Cool
  • Programa
  • Rotary Lifts
  • SPX
  • Auto Sweep
  • RTI Technologies
  • Versatile Automotive Diagnostics (VAD)
  • ATS
  • Hennessy Industries
  • Gearwrench
  • Mechanix Wear
  • And Many More!
For more information on WORLDPAC’s Tool & Equipment program and other products and services provided by WORLDPAC, visit www.worldpac.com or call (800) 888-9982 x 5470.

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Friday, June 12, 2009

Sweepstakes: WIN a trip to the STX EXPO in Orlando, FL!


Register to WIN an all-expense paid trip to the WORLDPAC Suppliers / Training EXPO (STX) at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, FL!

"The Finest Educational Event in the Industry!"

At the WORLDPAC Suppliers / Training EXPO (STX) the finest OE Manufacturers join the WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI) at the lavish Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, FL to offer a unique schedule of customized training that covers business and technical topics critical to the success of the Independent Service Center

Throughout the event guests will enjoy many opportunities to meet with over 35 automotive parts manufacturers, tool and equipment manufacturers, industry suppliers, the WORLDPAC team and over 400 Import Service Professionals in North America!

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