15th May 2009 - Affinia Training Courses Offer Technicians a Chance to “Fine-Tune” Tech Program

Annually Provides Comprehensive Training to Over 8,000 Technicians

Affinia Global Brake and Chassis, manufacturer of Raybestos® brand brake products, is again offering training classes and programs for technicians interested in fine-tuning their craft. Over 8,000 technicians enroll every year in the Affinia Tech Training courses – a program long regarded as one of the most comprehensive training programs in the aftermarket.

Conducted by NATEF-certified instructors, the detailed program includes both Training Center and Field Training courses conducted at Affinia’s McHenry, IL facility and offers technicians the opportunity to learn the latest industry techniques and developments while providing a chance to re-familiarize with important industry concepts.

All Training modules are accredited courses measurable by an exam that follows training. The Technician Training Program includes course titles such as: Brake Systems Diagnosis & Repair, Chassis and Alignment Diagnostics & Installation Procedures and Fundamentals of Electricity. The Field Training Module course catalog includes offerings such as: Servicing Brakes on ABS Equipped Vehicles Module, Chassis & Suspension Hands-On Module and Chassis & Alignment Diagnostics & Installation Procedures Module.

“By participating in training and certification classes conducted by our NATEF-Certified instructors, companies are doing their part to improve customer satisfaction,” says Wally Marciniak, Director of Technical Services at Affinia Global Brake and Chassis Group. “Installation centers benefit from an educated, rejuvenated work force which leads to fewer service-related failures and happier customers.”

The classroom-style Training Center Courses run from one to four days and range from $120 - $585 in price, including lunch. For companies looking to educate an entire staff, Affinia Field Training Modules cost around $1,300 with unlimited enrollment – fantastic value for a commodity such as module training on state-of-the-art systems and machines.

Raybestos® brand brake and chassis parts are produced by affiliated companies in Affinia’s Global Brake & Chassis Group, the leading manufacturer of braking systems and chassis parts in the transportation industry. The brake line includes everything from brake drums to rotors, pads, shoes and hydraulic parts, while the chassis line features tie rods, ball joints, idler arms and sway bar links. Raybestos brand braking and chassis systems are also the only systems used by NASCAR’s Joe Gibbs Race Team in competition. For more information about Raybestos brakes, visit Raybestos.com. For more information on Raybestos Chassis visit RaybestosChassis.com.

Affinia Group Inc. is a global leader in the on and off-highway replacement products and service industry. In North America the Affinia family of brands includes Wix® filters, Raybestos®, AIMCO® and BrakePro® brake products, and McQuay-Norris® and Raybestos™ Chassis parts. South American and European brands include Nakata®, Filtron®, Urba® and Quinton Hazell®.