How will X line parts show

In J-Con we could trick E-Cat into showing a related part by using an '@' in the first part #'s description -- not very elegant but it got the job done. In Exploris we will LINK parts in ALTERNATES ( if you remember our Autologue system from 1996-2003 we had similar alternate logic )

The image (click to make larger ) is just a test to show - linked a 2057 bulb with a spark plug - to show how you can make the alternate show UNDERNEATH the linked part in e-cat. We will be busy linking part numbers like rotors and pads for our stocked X lines next week.

As always - there is another way to do this -- we can have control of our own catalog file ( MCL file ) and can add e-cat and match the X line rotors to an existing line -- the problem here --is that EVERY part # shows --not just what we keep. If a part is NOT in FILE ( NiF ) then pricing shows as blank. We will have to think which is the best way in the long run.

2011 Oil changes - get ready to rumble .....

Click here for ASA article

Two new standards for motor oil will soon arrive.
They will reshape the way you buy oil and how you market maintenance programs to your customers. Your net profit margin will be affected by the decisions you make.

Timbren suspension training

See this link for Timbren suspension products training -- give it a try

SPI pumps & Combo units coming to FP

New in line FP --- ssshhh --it seems to be a secret ......

Sub lIne 17 is Spectra electric pump assemblies

Sub Line 18 is Spectra fuel pump and gas tank assemblies

Watch for e-cat and product announcements --thanks to Bob Miller for spotting this

Telling others about your NEW e-mail address

Hi -- just a quick note -- it is probably better 'form' to use BCC ( blind carbon copy ) to send your new e-mail name notification out to your contacts

Why BCC - well - for one - it stops nosey people from seeing you who also have on the list ... so if you have you don't want someone to know who else you have contact with ....

Just a small point ... but thought you might like to know

Stainless mufflers ?

Watch for the new stainless steel mufflers in the 21 Quietflow series ( will this change the way we need to set stocking levels ?? ) Give us a shout when you see the first ...

Same part #
Same Price
How can we tell looking at the box ? >>> Quiet Flow SS Sticker

How can we tell looking at the muffler ? >>>> Quiet Flow SS embossed on the
aluminized outer shell (the only part of the muffler that is aluminized)

new e-mail names

We have a Customer Problem e-mail -- " accounting at wrenchead dot ca " ...we don't show the actual name as there are 'things' on the internet that HARVEST e-mail accounts and then YOU GET TONS OF SPAM

When we where in there we added most ( who did we miss ? - if we did - tell your manager ) of the staff so we can drop the yahoo accounts - and I think it looks more polished to have it this new way.

You should write GOOD NOTES so you remember in 5 years how your settings are - in case you change computers ... gee ... that 5 years will come fast -- as many of you are GETTING NEW COMPUTERS on Monday Nov 30th .... hint ....

PS -- for the extra point -- google this .... 'wiki imap' and read the advantages and disadvantages of IMAP vs POP for your e-mail accounts ...

Payroll

I will be doing payroll on Wednesday, November 25th. Please make sure that vacation/sick days and timesheets are sent in before that.

Thanks.

PS If you want your vacation pay released before the month end cheque for December I need to know now.

Well Ignition (ECC) trouble codes

Click here for wells Ignition web page -- follow path
1) click on TECHINCAL
2) click on TROUBLE CODES
3) click "i agree'
4) pick ABS or POWER TRAIN

have fun - share with others

Cardone Introduces Remanufactured Turbos and Superchargers

from a recent press release -- let us know when you see stock & proper e-cat listings....

Interesting in their stats for the number of existing units on vehicles ....

Cardone Industries has introduced remanufactured turbos and superchargers to its line of automotive products.
Cardone’s initial product release of 51 turbo SKUs and nine supercharger SKU’s covers 90% of the current U.S. gasoline and diesel market and includes over 9 million vehicles in operation.
Due to their efficiency and fuel savings, the number of turbocharged vehicles on the road is expected to increase significantly in the next few years. By 2013, an estimated one in three vehicles produced worldwide will be turbocharged. Currently one in four vehicles in production are turbocharged.
“Basic turbochargers can increase efficiencies by up to 40% over naturally aspirated engines,” says Greg Arsenault, Cardone’s director of fuel air systems. “Cardone is positioning itself for the future by becoming the first national aftermarket supplier to recognize and respond to this market.”

Renew of Carquest in Nascar

Carquest has resigned with #5 Mark Martin but in a lesser role

Try PrimoPDF

You may have a reason to try and know of PrimoPDF .... click here to download a free version. Why? _ If you have a reason to make quick PDF copies and want to append to ONE PDF multiple items ( as in the case of Rhonda when she will copy multiple invoice copies into ONE pfd to send out.

With the new Exploris system - you will need to re-load tis and other handy favourites -- but this gives you a week or so to try out and see how it helps you.

Click here to see the main page for PrimoPDF