BASF’s R-M Automotive Refinish Paint Brand Celebrates 90 Years of Service
Today, the R-M product line contains well-known names like DIAMONT, ONYX HD and CARIZZMA, and is used throughout the world by collision repair shops and customizers alike.
Auto International Association Launches New Open-Book Online Certification Testing
AIA opens the book on the import aftermarket.
New Life Transport Parts Center Acquires Trailmobile Parts
The asset purchase includes the exclusive rights to the distribution of Trailmobile’s aftermarket repair parts in North America.
Executive Interview: What’s On the Horizon for Delphi’s Aftermarket Division?
Frank Ordonez, president of Delphi Product & Service Solutions, and Bill Lafontaine, vice president, brand & communications for Delphi Product & Service Solutions, shed some light, and a positive outlook, on changes in the auto industry and plans for Delphi’s aftermarket division going forward.
The Pulse: Use of Premium vs. Second Line Parts, Month by Month
In this installment of “The Pulse,” we take a closer look at the state of business today at the repair shop level. In this edition, we will review rolling month-by-month data for the percentage of premium parts used in repairs versus second line parts. Utilizing data from IMR Inc., this week we review the numbers for March 2008 through March 2009.
Target Marketing Program Available from AAIA’s Car Care Professionals Network
The Car Care Professionals Network’s executive committee has developed, tested and introduced a program to help the independent repair shop members of CCPN go after a bigger portion of those vehicle owners abandoned by the closing new car dealer. A direct mail program specifically targets the owners of the vehicle makes represented by the closing car dealership.
An Open Letter to the Automotive Industry from ASE’s Tim Zilke
In light of the dramatic changes taking place in the automotive industry, Tim Zilke, president and CEO of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has penned an Open Letter to the Industry.
Federal-Mogul Continues Aggressive Expansion of MOOG Chassis Parts Line
Company has added 700 new MOOG part numbers for domestic and foreign nameplate applications in past year.
Equus Products Sells a Half-Million INNOVA 3100 Tools
Product now believed to be the best-selling ‘Check Engine’ tool of all time.
Rotary and Chief Automotive Now Part of Newly Formed Vehicle Service Group
By blending Chief’s product portfolio, service philosophy and training capabilities with Rotary’s existing family of lift brands, the newly formed VSG will be a stronger, more dynamic and diverse leader in the vehicle service industry.