The Network Hosts Record-Turnout Convention in Nashville
At its sell-out convention last week, the Automotive Distribution Network tells attendees it will ramp up its marketing campaigns in 2009.
The Pulse: Use of Premium Vs. Second Line Parts, Month by Month
In a recent survey conducted by IMR, technicians were asked the following two questions: Generally speaking, what percent of the parts you use are premium line parts? What percent of the parts you use are second line parts?
The Future of Cool: A Look at the Latest Trends in Mobile Refrigerants
Competition appears to be heating up between automakers from the U.S and Europe in terms of which type of cabin cooling system will be used in new vehicles coming off the lines in 2011, replacing the current HFC-134a-based systems.
Wagner Brake Brand to Offer Consumers Up to $50 Cash Back on Brake Jobs
From March 1 through April 30, consumers can take advantage of Wagner Brake’s “The Best for Less!” promotion, which offers up to $50 in cash back.
Executive Interview with Dave Caracci, Chairman, Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium
It’s hard to tell which is Dave Caracci’s stronger characteristic: humility, humor or enthusiasm. He’s got all three in spades and applies this passion to his role as chairman of the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS). The 2009 GAAS takes place May 6-7 in Chicago, amid crisis in the struggling auto industry. Commenting on why it’s more important to attend this year than ever before, Dave had this to say: “There are many leaders on the front lines of the aftermarket, trying to make decisions that not only affect them and the others working beside them today, but that may affect their survival for years to come. Who do they listen to? Where do they go for leading edge concepts or to identify short term shifts from long term trends? That is what GAAS is all about.” Read on to hear more about the 2009 GAAS from Symposium Chairman Dave Caracci.
Heavy Duty Industry Leaders Gather to Recognize the 2008 Technician of the Year
David Bryan Lewis has achieved many successes during his 25-years of service to the heavy duty industry that qualify him for this prestigious award.
Melvin Foust of Kring’s Auto Wins CARDONE’s “Go Green” Sweepstakes
CARDONE’s “Go Green” Sweepstakes was organized to promote the benefits remanufacturing offers the environment.
SPECIAL FEATURE: Which Customer Is Coming into Your Shop?
Different mindsets in a tough economy produce different service options.
CARQUEST and MACS Name Mobile A/C and Heat Transfer Tech of the Year
2009 Winner Robert Jacobs has been performing mobile A/C repairs for more than 30 years.
SPECIAL FEATURE: The Aftermarket & The Economy, Part Two
Hanging tough in a rough economy, repair shop owners say it’s time to ‘focus on the customer.’