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One of the most important items in business is communication. Designed to provide dealers with important "need-to-know" information about vendors and products, our Industry Notes do just that. This section of our site is updated anytime we feel dealers need to have this vital new information. Check here weekly and find out about the things that can have an impact on your business.
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New CatalogRack.com Participants
March 01, 2010
Flowmaster and Diablosport are now both participating in DCI's CatalogRack.com on-line service. Product information for these brands is now available for application look-ups. |
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Aeroquip - Factory Price Reduction
February 01, 2010
Factory has LOWERED PRICES on HUNDREDS of products. Most items impacted are the FBM, FCE, FCM series of fittings and FCU series of hose. Be sure to check your pricing and also note our new Suggested Selling prices by logging-in to our web site or by using your Price Guide Pro software. |
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New MAP Policies for 2010
January 04, 2010
Bert Transmissions, Joe Gibbs Oil, Pro-Tru Pistons and Wiseco Pistons have all implemented Retail MAP Policies for 2010. Please login to the MAP Pricing section of our web site for full details. |
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VMAC Racing Products - Is Now King Racing Products
December 14, 2009
VMAC Racing Products has changed their company name to King Racing Products. Their website has not yet changed. We will let dealers know when it is on-line for their use. The Motor State vendor code of VMC will remain unchanged. Call our Sales Dept. if you have any questions about this factory transition. |
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Covan's Classic - No More Dropship Fees!
October 12, 2009
Factory will now dropship orders with no additional handling fees. Only standard shipping rates will apply. |
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Ferrea - Dropship Fee Update
October 10, 2009
Factory has announced that their handling fee for all dropship orders will be increased from $3.50 to $5.00 per invoice. |
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BD Diesel - Revised MAP Policy
September 28, 2009
All advertised Retail prices must be equal to or above the PRINTED Factory MAP Prices and vary by product type. The previous policy was Factory Jobber Price Plus 7%. Contact our Pricing Department if you have any questions about this change. |
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SRP - New Web Site
September 22, 2009
SRP Pistons / Sportsman Racing Products has a new web site. Visit them at www.srp.com. |
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Tuff Stuff - New Dropship and Special Order Fee
September 14, 2009
Factory has increased their handling fee for all dropship and special orders. Fee is now $7.50 per order (previously $5.00) |
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Holley Brands - Expanded Tech Support
August 18, 2009
Effective Immediately for all Holley Brands. Saturday Factory Technical Support is Now Available from 9am-5pm! |
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Auto-Loc - New MAP Policy
August 07, 2009
Factory has implemented a MAP Policy for Retail Pricing. Login to the Dealer Only - MAP Pricing section for specific details. |
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Now Available - Wade Products
August 04, 2009
We now have Wade Products (by Westin) available by Special Order. Contact a Sales Associate today for full details. |
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Global West - Dropship Fee Update
July 13, 2009
Factory has announced that all dropship orders will now be charged a $15.00 handling fee. Previous handling fee was $10.00. |
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Wilson Manifolds - New Dropship Fee
June 30, 2009
Factory has announced that all dropship orders will now be charged a $5.00 handling fee. |
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Bestop - Now Special Order Only
June 16, 2009
This brand is no longer stocked by Motor State. All items must be special ordered as needed. Dropshipments are permitted by the factory. Please note that all special orders and dropshipments will be charged a $10 factory fee. |
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New CatalogRack.com Participants
January 12, 2009
The following brands are now participating in DCI's CatalogRack.com web service: Canton Racing, Lokar Performance, Monroe Shocks, Stainless Steel Brakes. |
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Another Round of Factory Policy Updates
September 20, 2008
MAP Policy Updates: Magnaflow Exhaust - Effective October 1st, 2008, Magnaflow will consider web site 'Add-to-Cart-to-See-Lower-Price' practices a violation if the 'click thru' price is below factory MAP Policy. Factory Dropship Fee Updates: Trans-Dapt - Factory will now charge a $5.00 fee for all dropship orders (Previously was a $10.00 fee). VDO Instruments - Factory will now charge a $25.00 fee for all dropship orders (Previously was a $5.00 fee). |
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Factory Dropship and Special Order Policy Updates
August 21, 2008
Here are some more recent changes to factory dropship and special order policies. Factory dropship fee changes: Jones Racing Products - Now $7.00 which includes a $3.50 factory handling charge (previously was no extra charge). QA1 Motorsports - Now $15.00 (previously was no extra charge). Hellwig - Now $8.00 (previously was no extra charge). SCE Gaskets - Now $15.00 (previously was $25.00). Factory special order fee changes: Royal Purple - All orders under $1,000 are subject to a $25.00 handling charge plus freight. Must order in case lots only. |
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MAP Pricing - Latest New Policies
July 11, 2008
The following vendors have implemented a MAP Pricing Policy: Borgeson, Mullins. All Motor State Suggested Selling Prices reflect these new additions and changes. Login to the Dealer Only - MAP Pricing section for specific details. |
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Brand News & Updates
July 10, 2008
Ohlins Shocks will now dropship to dealers and there is no factory dropship fee. SLP Performance is now a participant in DCI's CatalogRack.com on-line catalog service. Please contact a Motor State Sales Associate if you have questions. |
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Even More Factory Dropship Policy Updates
June 30, 2008
Here's some more updates on factory dropship policies for 2008. Factory dropship fee changes: Belltech/Suspension Techniques - $10.00 (previously was $7.00). Michigan 77/Clevite/Perfect Circle - $5.00 (previously was no extra charge). |
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A Sad Day for Motorsports
June 23, 2008
The performance and motorsports world is saddened by the accident that claimed the life of Scott Kalitta on Saturday, June 21. Scott (46) was a two time NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Top Fuel Champion. All of us here at Motor State and Lane Automotive extend our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to his wife, Kathy; sons, Corey and Colin; his cousin, Doug; his father, Connie, and all of their immediate and extended families. |
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Flowmaster - 40 Series Muffler Price Reduction
June 10, 2008
Factory has reduced MAP and Unilateral Selling Prices on the following 40 Series mufflers: Part #'s 42441, 42443, 42541, 42543, 43041, 43043, and 430402. This new pricing is effective immediately. Call us or login to the find out about these new lower prices. You may also contact a Motor State Sales Associate if you have any questions. |
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Factory Dropship Policy Updates
June 04, 2008
Here's some more updates on factory dropship policies for 2008. |
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New CatalogRack.com Participants - Ready for Your Use!
May 29, 2008
Edge Products, Percy's High Performance, Stainless Steel Brakes and Zex are now participating in DCi's CatalogRack.com program. Product information for each brand is now available for application look-ups. |
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