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People & Places OREGON Oil Can Henry’s, based in Tualatin, has announced a joint campaign in western states with Universal Lubricants of Wichita, Kan., to increase motorists’ awareness of proper vehicle maintenance and the economic benefits of using ECO ULTRA motor oil produced by Universal. The ECO ULTRA line of motor oil is ecofriendly and reduces the dependence on foreign oil, said the two firms. Oil Can Henry’s operates 88 service centers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The firm has a reputation as “The One You can Trust” by involving customers in vehicle service and educating them on proper vehicle maintenance, officials said, adding that Oil Can Henry’s is committed to reducing the impact on the environment by recycling used oil, antifreeze, and other fluids. Merles Saunders has retired after 31 years as the automotive instructor at Vale High School. He was a legendary instructor from the small eastern Oregon town for placing first in more state competitions in the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competitions than any high school in the state, winning 24 state contests. Student teams from Vale also placed first in the national Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition five times, including 2011 in Dearborn, Mich., and placed in the top 10 a record 18 times. The skills competition is a nationwide contest for high school juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in automotive technology. In 2011, its 62nd year, the competition involved 10,000 students who competed for a record $12 million in scholarships. The first week of October marked the kick-off of a seven-week “Mitsubishi i 100% Electric Experience” test drive tour of Oregon, Washington, and California. The tour began in Portland as a marketing PHOTO BY MICHAEL ANDERSON John Leddy, owner of LDC Equipment, demonstrates how to use the Tecna Smart-Plus 3360 spot welder, designed for use on high-strength steels. The session was held Oct. 5 at Bates Technical College in Tacoma. campaign for the automaker’s introduction of the all-electric i models this month at select dealerships. The Albany Indoor Swap Meet will take place Nov. 19 on Springhill Drive in Albany. The event draws hundreds of vendors and thousands of buyers throughout the Northwest to the indoor venue that features a full spectrum of automotiverelated products. WASHINGTON John Leddy, owner of LDC Equipment in Sumner, held a highstrength steel and welder demonstration at Bates Technical College on Oct. 5 in Tacoma. The session, attended by the school’s Auto Body Rebuilding & Refinish students, focused on proper repair tactics of vehicles with high-strength steels with a hands-on demonstration of the Tecna Smart-Plus 3360 spot welder. “The enemy of high-strength steel is heat and a hammer,” Leddy said. “You really have to know what type of metal you’re welding on. You can’t assume its all mild steel.” compiled by Jerold B. Smith A “Hard Hat & High Heels” fundraiser and sneak peak at the progress of LeMay- America’s Car Museum (ACM) in Tacoma was held Sept. 24, attracting more than 650 ACM supporters. An auction of more than 130 items raised $550,000 for the museum, which is set for a grand opening in June 2012. The 165,000-square-foot facility, which sits on 3.5 acres, will feature more than 500 cars from the Harold LeMay collection as well as hosting meetings, conventions, parties, and educational events. “This was an important milestone because it signifies we’re open for business now even though the grand opening is next year,” said David Madeira, president and CEO of Continued on page 29 PHOTO BY DOUG LARSON Partygoers at the “Hard Hat & Heels” sneak peek event at LeMay-America’s Car Museum enjoyed an evening of fun and fundraising. BE THE HERO. Save the day with Mopar® parts! Only Mopar® offers the authentic performance, durability and precise fit of original equipment parts. Rescue your customers from the perils of the aftermarket—signal your local dealer today. MOPAR®. BUY THE RIGHT PART. Chrysler Jeep Dodge Bellevue 120 116 th Avenuee NE Bellevue, WA 98004 (800) 395-1310 Dave Smith Motors 210 N. Division Kellogg, IA 83837 837 (877) 572-7870 Tacoma Dodge Chrysler Jeep ep 4101 S. Tacoma Way Tacoma, WA 98409 (800) 562-36888 Tonkin Parts Center 12155 NE Airport Way Portland, OR 97220 (877) RT-PARTS RTS (503) 546-6900 Town own&Co Country Chrysler Jeep Dodge 13733 Aurora ra Avenue N. Seattle, WA 98133 (800) 999-JEEP (206) 365-4930 © 2011, Chrysler Group LLC. All rights reserved. Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, SRT and Mopar are registered trademarks of Chrysler r Group LLC. Printed in U.S.A. Page 28 November 2011 Parts & People www.partsandpeople.com
Continued from page 28 ACM. Events at the museum, expected to draw some 425,000 visitors each year, are already scheduled into 2014. Family, friends, and co-workers of Stanley O. McNaughton, former CEO of PEMCO Insurance, gathered at the Professional Automotive Training Center (PATC) at Shoreline Community College (SCC) to dedicate the facility’s corporate dining room in McNaughton’s name. The room includes a portrait of McNaughton, and panels on the wall reflect his favorite sayings that guided his life. McNaughton was a supporter of PATC and a force in promoting the center. Comments at the event, hosted by the Puget Sound Automobile Dealers Association Stan McNaughton (r.), of PEMCO Insurance, visits with Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert during a dedication at the Professional Automotive Training Center in Shoreline in honor of his father. (PSADA), included those from McNaughton’s son, Stan, current PEMCO CEO, SCC President Lee Lambert, and Jason Courter of Honda of Bellevue, the PSADA president. As part of Toyota’s nationwide “100 Cars for Good” campaign, Foothills Toyota in Burlington has donated a 2011 Toyota Prius to Summit Assistance Dogs of nearby Anacortes. Along with the vehicle donation, Foothill’s dealer principal Pam Nelson has donated $5,000 to the organization. Founded in 2000, Summit Assistance Dogs provides highly skilled mobility, hearing, and professional therapy dogs for people with disabilities. The “100 Cars for Good” program is the first Toyota initiative that engages the public to determine how corporate philanthropic donations will be awarded. Toyota is donating 100 vehicles to deserving nonprofit organizations based on votes from the public. Ford Motor Co.’s Seattle Region (Washington and Oregon) reported that total September dealer sales were up 24 percent over 2010 and were dominated by a 37- percent increase in truck sales led by the redesigned Ford Explorer (up 885 percent) and the Ranger (up 300 percent). Overall, national sales for September were up 9 percent versus the same month in 2010. A-Z Auto Repair opened in late September in Kennewick under the ownership of Mike Harvey, also the owner of A-Z Towing and The Bug Shack, another repair shop in Kennewick. A-Z will provide full-service repairs, towing, and vehicle sales. West Seattle Auto Works celebrated its one-year anniversary with an open house Oct. 1. Owned by Todd Ainsworth and Continued on page 30 On hand, on demand. Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts Do you need a hard-to-find part or component? Perhaps an alternator or starter for that older Mercedes-Benz model. For almost any part you need, we have it—or can get it fast. We’re your one source for nearly every Genuine Part you need to provide complete repair on any Mercedes-Benz vehicle. Including a 12 month/unlimited mileage, limited warranty with additional coverage for complete engines and transmissions. Never Compromise. Use Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts. We Have Hard-To-Find Parts. Your Pacific Northwest Dealers Have You Covered! Phil Smart Inc. 600 E Pike St Seattle, WA 98122 888-MBPARTS 206-329-5959 Fax: 206-325-6906 www.philsmart.com Mercedes-Benz of Bellevue 11850 Bellevue-Redmond Rd Bellevue, WA 98005 425-455-2139 Fax: 425-637-8803 mbparts@barriermotors.com Mercedes-Benz of Tacoma 4001 20th St E Fife, WA 98424 800-769-8183 Fax: 253-896-9619 www.larsonmercedes.com Mercedes-Benz of Lynnwood 17800 Highway 99 Lynnwood, WA 98037 425-673-0505 Fax: 425-673-5959 www.mblynnwood.com Mercedes-Benz of Portland 1605 SW Naito Pkwy Portland, OR 97201 800-275-7276 Local: 503-525-6229 Fax: 503-525-6273 Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville 25035 SW Parkway Ave Wilsonville, OR 97070 503-454-5002 Fax: 503-454-5012 jeremycarter@lithia.com Mercedes-Benz of Anchorage 1000 E Sixth Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 907-277-3383 Fax: 907-646-8656 www.mercedesbenzofanchorage.com Wilson Motors 1100 Iowa St. Bellingham, WA 98229 Parts Direct: 360-676-0177 Toll Free: 800-634-1395 Fax: 360-676-4831 parts@wilsonmotors.com Parts & People November 2011 Page 29
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