Auto Barn goes Greener

Auto Barn has ordered an oil filter collection bin. We are going to offer it to anyone has wants to recycle their old oil filters(small users).Large users can call
Safety Kleen @ 519-685-3040. I encourage you to tell your customers,large volume farmers and industry as well as auto repair shops. I did not get a call back from Direct Line as some people use them for used oil collection. I taking the the cost of this out of wages!!!!!!!!!!!

Ps It is a FREE service as we have already paid for it .50 cents at a time

Mark your calendars

The annual staff party for this winter will be at Colasantis. It will be on Saturday, November 29th.

If the following people would like an invitation to the party, I need pig $$. It's $12.00.

Brian Iles
A.J.
Andrew
Jake
Adam
Ric

keeping up to date on Catalogues ??

It is a MAJOR problem on keeping up to date with paper catalogues with CARQUEST

for instance we are still trying to figure out where the New Castle Trailer catalogue is -- talking with Peter Marki-Zay - they have sent it to Toronto DC ... but ...

also heard that the 2008 FULL LINE New Castle catalogue is in HOLDING at Toronto while the French version is made ready -- you will remember the mess on the 2007 catalogue -that we NEVER released ( but we got it thru other means )

Here is a link to get latest pdf copies -- it looks like it is just starting (only two available ?? ) but we encourage other suppliers to participate ...try it .... -- click here -- We have a link for Rad Spec cat in our Plaxo contact list

PDF copies are also available at many of the supplier web sites

In the mean time we are struggling with CARQUEST brand items - like battery chargers ( latest is 2002 ?? sounds fishy ) have a request in for updated data ... especially with Schumacher buying Midtronics battery charger division ( Midtronics still makes the testers )

Payroll

I will be doing payroll on Wednesday, August 27th. Please make sure all information is sent in before that.

Thanks.

what's new with e-cat ?

Click on the images to enlarge

Comments appreciated on Cardone cat's on distributors & "Window motor regulator kits' ( compare to Dorman ?? )

Second image shows new applications for BBB Industries ( our WRE line ) and Reman Flywheel assemblies from AMS - ACL Clutch guys )

You can see this data in J-Con by going to 8-12 and then #8 bulletin board.

WRE update

Here is an e-mail from Chris Garner on WRE line of alternators and starters .... NOTE --the UPDATED tech support ( we should continue to order special order units thru Elsa r Linda at Toronto DC - but the Winnipeg number is listed if you need extra help )

This contact data has been updated in PLAXO address book

........
Greg,

In response to your email and to help clear up any confusion on the WRE rotating Electrical line, below I am addressing the issues stated in your email to Tina Davis.

I am the VP responsible for all of CARQUEST ( US and Canada) and available to you at anytime to answer any topics pertaining to the WRE program, all my contact information is listed below.

Jeff Lewicki is my counter part at Wilson Auto Electric a division of BBB Industries. Jeff’s responsibilities primarily involve Wilson accounts and for the most part is not involved in the day to day relationship at CARQUEST.

Greg Stogren/ Specialty Sales and Marketing is the Sales Rep responsible for managing the day to day WRE topics that stem out of the Rexdale DC.

SS&M also provides regional support and the contact in your area is Glenn Hannan. Glenn’s contact information is (519) 831-2954 & glen.hannan@specialtysales.ca I suggest listing Glenn as you primary day to day contact on any WRE related issues.

Both Greg and Glenn have the resources to provide unparalled support to the WRE program and are available to you and your group on an ongoing basis.

We have established two toll free numbers for tech support and other needs involving the rotating electrical program.

Tech Support- 866-593-5566 ( 7:00AM EST – 5:00PM PST)

Special Orders for Canada-866-477-1528. This is the toll free number for our Winnipeg location and can assist you with special order needs on both WRE and Wilson part numbers. Winnipeg is equip to handle most all the interchange related topics between Wilson and WRE and can help identify exact application requirements. Unfortunately at this time the satellite Wilson locations thru out Canada do not have visibility to the WRE program. Again I may suggest going through your DC for special orders but in the event they can not satisfy your request please do not hesitate to call Winnipeg direct at the number listed. Our customer service staff at Wilson will assist you on special orders units and will utilize their distribution network to ship any units from the most strategic loction.

I would like to point out that when working with the WRE part number move cautiously, they do appear to be identical to the Lester part number but ARE NOT an exact match to the LESTER number..

I will follow up with a phone call to cover any other issues/questions you may have on the WRE line but wanted to get this email out to you in an effort to address the questions covered in your email to Tina Davis.

Thank you,

Chris Garner
BBB Industries
8410 Wolf Lake Dr. Suite 108
Bartlett, TN. 38133
(Ph) 901-937-7908
(Fax) 901-937-7629
(Cell) 901-488-4554

cut drug costs ?

Click on the image to read the article form a recent Globe & Mail article - the summary is - see if your pills come in a double strength tablet. Chances are they are very close to the same price - so if you split your pill you can save money - and save money from the total drug costs of our staff plan. See your doctor. Ask your drug store. And don't forget to split the pill. Thanks for trying to keep our yearly drug plan cost to a reasonable level.

special order BBB alt's and starters

Elsa tells me that special ordering is getting SOMEWHAT BETTER for WRE starters & alternators. She can order from Wilson warehouse in Toronto -- but sometimes they can't cross the number ( which is the BIG issue we are trying to totally erase ) and Elsa has to call you back for the application

PLEASE -- tell Greg H your success or horror stories on special ordering the WRE Biggler Bros units from the Wilson warehouse.

WSIB

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board have been going around to businesses in Windsor. Please make sure that you have the health and safety posters posted, first aid kits are up to date and that your employees know where the posters are. If you don't know what posters need to be up please ask. You can also go to the website at www.wsib.on.ca. There is also a self compliance test that you can take to see if you have complied with their regulations.

Dorman

From Ken:

I used Dorman's on-line catalogue to find a window regulator for a Dodge Durango that was not listed in e-cat or their paper catalogue. (part # 741-599). Customer could not get the part to fit. Ordered another one...same story. Happened to to see a section at the bottom of their web page labeled "Technical Product Info". Clicked on it to find that they listed a service bulletin for the part # that I was having trouble with. It explained the steps required to make the part fit properly.