Column: October 2008

BUYER’S GUIDE
Products and services for the store.

By Christine A. DeJoy

WHITEBOARD PANELS

Magnatag Visible Systems, Macedon, N.Y., has introduced WhiteWall Magnetic Whiteboard MagnaLux steel wall panels, which provide entire walls of writing and projection space. Nearly seamless when connected, the erasable panels are especially suitable for brainstorming sessions, staff meetings, and business presentations. Call 800.624.4154 or visit www.magnatag.com/whitewall.

PRESSURE WASHERS

Kärcher Commercial Products, Camas, Wash., debuts four new full-size, electric, cold-water pressure washer models for indoor and outdoor cleaning, with a flow rate of up to 4.5 gallons per minute. The ergonomically designed equipment reduces operator fatigue using a pulsation dampener that eliminates traditional power washers’ hammering effect. Call 888.805.9852, ext. 175, or visit www.karchercommercial.com.

CORVETTE EXHAUST

Corsa Performance, Berea, Ohio, launches the Xtreme exhaust system for 2005–2007 Corvettes. Engineered to produce a loud, bold acceleration sound while maintaining a mellow interior note at cruising speeds, the product comes with four 3.5-inch, polished stainless-steel exhaust tips. Complete installation hardware and an illustrated installation guide are included. Call 800.486.0999 or visit www.corsaperformance.com.

BED LINER MAT

Wise Industries, Inc., Old Hickory, Tenn., intros the BedRug Mat, a surface made to protect spray-on and drop-in bed liners in pickup trucks. The carpetlike mat, made of polypropylene fiber bonded to a bottom layer of polypropylene foam, resists gas, oil, bleach, and acid and can be cleaned with a hose, vacuum, or pressure washer. Call 800.462.8435 or visit www.bedrug.com.

F&I TRACKING SOFTWARE

Ristken Software Services, Dallas, has integrated into its MenuPro finance and insurance software rates for extended-service contracts, gap coverage, and credit insurance. The Web-based MenuPro is designed to present various F&I products to any customer while ensuring compliance in all 50 states and Canada. Call 800.579.9194 or visit www.ristken.com.

ERGONOMIC SCREWDRIVERS

Snap-on Tools Co., LLC, Kenosha, Wis., offers the Instinct line of ergonomic screwdrivers. The hand tools are designed to offer optimal leverage and turning power via their anti-roll sides, triangular handles, and stabilizing intercore material. Available in soft- or hard-grip versions, the screwdrivers come in three tip sizes: .035; .040; and .050 inches. Call 877.762.7662 or visit www.snapon.com.

PORTABLE GADGET CHARGER

CableOrganizer.com, Inc.-USA, Fort Lauderdale, has introduced the Power Station Traveller, a portable charger that is able to charge up to three devices simultaneously, including iPods and cell phones. The new product’s DC adapter plugs into vehicle outlets. Call 866.222.0030 or visit www.cableorganizer.com.

DMS SOFTWARE

Quorum Information Technologies, Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, announces Xpress, the newest addition to the company’s suite of dealer management system (DMS) software. The product is meant to enable dealers to adopt a DMS with less disruption to their businesses—at a lower cost of conversion from their current system—than competing products. Users can build on to Xpress at their own pace as they become comfortable with the software. Call 877.770.0036 or visit www.QuorumDMS.com.

ESCALADE SUPERCHARGER

Big Performance 3, Waukesha, Wis., has released an aftermarket supercharger system for the 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The high-output system provides an additional 147 hp and 122 foot-lb. of torque, is emissions-legal in all 50 states, and is fully compatible with the SUV’s factory engine-management system. The kit comes with all components necessary for installation, including instructions. Call 262.542.2443 or visit www.big3performance.com.

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