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2004 - 2005 Essential Equipment Plan
All Infiniti Dealer Principals, Executive Managers, and Service Managers
Reference: IPSB/04-014
Date: August 2, 2004
OVERVIEW
Infiniti makes it a priority to ensure your customers receive the highest level of repair during their service experience. As you are aware, Infiniti vehicle technology & specifications, and government/EPA regulations are continuously evolving. This requires your service department to have the latest essential tools and equipment to adequately service and maintain Infiniti products, and to fulfill Infiniti’s warranty and service obligations to the consumer . This communication is to announce Infiniti’s schedule to update your existing essential equipment, and provide advanced notice of 2005 essential tool and equipment upgrades. The roll-out schedule, and details are as follows:
2004
Pro-Cut PFM 9.0 On-Car Brake Lathe (OCL), replaces the AMMCO 710 OCL to meet Infiniti’s rotor run-out specification of 0.001". The older AMMCO 710 OCL, an essential tool in 1989, is caliper mounted, requires more time to set up, and does not perform with the consistency and accuracy required by today’s brake technology, which can result in improper repairs and poor customer satisfaction. Additionally, the Pro-Cut PFM 9.0 OCL features automatic compensation, which increases consistency at the tighter tolerances.
The Pro-Cut PFM 9.0 OCL is essential to achieve a high quality repair, and was selected based upon its accuracy of cut and ease of set-up.
Pro-Cut PFM 9.0 OCL Features
- On-car function eliminates the need to remove rotors
- Hub mounted OCL allows for quicker set up, requires fewer adapters, and results in a smoother, flatter, non-directional microfinish as compared to a caliper mounted system
- Requires only one fast pass per rotor versus the AMMCO OCL
Price
- Current regular price is $8,307
- Essential price of $7,675 (plus freight and sales tax), which is a $632 savings off of current regular price
- 3% cash discount off the essential $7,675 price is available if you choose to pay with check during Special Early Bird Offer order period
- Special Finance Terms - 30/60/90 Equal Payments option
Training
- Pro-Cut factory set-up/training at dealership facility within 15 business days upon PFM 9.0 receipt
- Pro-Cut 800-543-6618 number for technical support
Essential Shipment Timing
- The Pro-Cut PFM 9.0 OCL will begin shipping on October 1, 2004.
Special Early Bird Offer (Pro-Cut PFM 9.0 OCL orders placed before September 15)
In the event your dealership wants their Pro-Cut PFM 9.0 OCL before the October shipment, we are pleased to announce a Special Early Bird Offer that allows you the opportunity to order your Pro-Cut PFM 9.0 OCL today at the same essential price of $7,675. Also, if you choose to pay with check during the early bird order period, you will receive a 3% cash discount off the Essential $7,675 price. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery, and refer to the attached flyer to prioritize your order. This offer expires September 15, 2004.
Special Finance Terms - 30/60/90 Equal Payments Option through DES
A 30/60/90 Equal Payments option is available for both Special Early Bird and normal Essential shipments, which incurs an extra 2% cost of capital charge of $153.50 through your Dealer Equipment and Services (DES) open account. To take advantage of this option, please fill out the Special Early Bird flyer for Pro-Cut OCL orders placed before September 15, and use Attachment ‘A’ for Pro-Cut OCL orders placed after September 15, 2004.
Equivalent On-Car Brake Lathe
We have taken into consideration that Infiniti dealerships may own a Pro-Cut PFM 900/9.0/9.2 series OCL, or Hunter 360A/360A-LT-PRO On-Car Brake Lathe, which is hub-mounted, with the fully automatic compensation feature. Dealers that purchased the Pro-Cut PFM 900/9.0/9.2 series, or Hunter 360A/360A-LT-PRO series OCLs through the TECH-MATE Program will be excluded from the essential equipment distribution.
2005 – Future Essential Tools and Equipment
A new Air Conditioning Service Center will replace the ACR4 unit to meet Infiniti’s tighter charge accuracy specification. Also, the older ACR4, which was an essential tool in 1993, does not perform with the consistency and accuracy required by today’s A/C systems.
- Price is TBD
- The target date for shipment is first quarter of CY05.
CONSULT III / NGDS (Next Generation Diagnostic System) – This is an all new unit being developed by Infiniti, which will replace CONSULT II for diagnosing major vehicle systems including engine, automatic transmission, ABS, CAN, cruise control, air bag, traction control, in-vehicle multiplex system and smart entrance control unit.
- Price is TBD
- Target date for shipment is fourth quarter of CY05.
SUMMARY
Your customers expect that any service, whether maintenance or highly technical repair, will be performed flawlessly. To achieve this, having well-trained technicians with the right information and tools is critical. Infiniti will continue to evaluate the vehicle technology on our new model vehicles, develop special tools and identify essential equipment to increase your shop productivity, improve customer satisfaction, and grow profits.
Should there be any additional questions, please contact your DPSM.
PARTS and SERVICE OPERATIONS
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Attachment ‘A’
Infiniti Pro-Cut PFM 9.0 On-Car Brake Lathe
30-60-90 Day Terms
Essential Shipment Order Form
BILL TO:
Dealer Name: ________________________________________
Dealer Number: _________
Dealer Address: ______________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________
State: ___________________________________________
Zip Code: _______ Phone Number: ( ) _____________
SHIP TO:
Dealer Name: ________________________________________
Dealer Number: _________
Dealer Address: ______________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________
State: __________________________________________
Zip Code: _______ Phone Number: ( ) _____________
Service Manager Name: __________________________________
(Please type or print)
Special Finance Terms
I choose the 30/60/90 Equal Payments option through my SPX Dealer Equipment and Services (DES) Open Account, and order a Pro-Cut PFM 9.0 OCL (Part No. 38-PFM90.4) at $7,675plus $153.50 (2% cost of capital charge), freight, and sales tax.
Note: If you have any questions regarding your DES Open Account, please call TECH-MATE at 1-800-662-2001, select option 2.
Authorized Signature Name:_________________________________________
Date: __________________
Due Date: September 15, 2004
FAX To: (714) 434-4891
C/o TECH-MATE Program Headquarters


