Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Launches National Charity Program
A new nationwide program that helps victims of domestic violence and abuse gain their freedom through the donation of refurbished cars has been launched by Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper. This unprecedented vehicle gift program is sponsored by the warehouses, parts stores and certified service centers flying the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper flags. Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, parent company of Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper, announced the new program yesterday at AAPEX.
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Advisory Councils Brainstorm in San Antonio
Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper hosted its sixth annual National Advisory Councils for its parts stores and certified service centers on Oct. 11 -12, in San Antonio, TX. The purpose of the Advisory Councils is to examine the industry within the councils’ own markets, review national programs and help plan for the future. Council members also serve on their local advisory councils representing other Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper members. Warehouse/distributors nominate members that must meet specific criteria to be eligible to serve on these elite assemblies of aftermarket professionals.
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Service Centers Named to Car Care Professional Network
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc., representing Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper, has announced the appointment of three certified service center owners to the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association’s (AAIA) new Car Care Professional Network (CCPN). Mick Cipolla, owner of Courteous Car Care, Largo, FL, and Tom Lund, owner of Tom’s Automotive Maintenance and Alta View Tires, Sandy, UT, both conducting business as Bumper to Bumper and Jim Dykstra, co-owner of Dykstra’s Auto Service, Hudsonville, MI, using the Auto Value brand, have all been named to the CCPN.
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper to Partner with Evernham Motorsports
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper and Evernham Motorsports have announced they will continue their partnership, marking three years together. Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper will sponsor Evernham’s 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series schedule with Scott Riggs behind the wheel of the No. 10 Dodge.
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Awards $16,000 in College Scholarships
For the 10th year, Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper has awarded $16,000 in scholarships to members and/or their children to assist in their post-high school education, to demonstrate that education is a top priority for the company. Since the college scholarship program began, Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper has dedicated over $160,000 to helping its members continue their education. This year 32 selected students each received $500 to use at the school of their choice.
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Takes Be Car Care Aware Message to the Track
For the first time in the Be Car Care Aware campaign history, an aftermarket partner has placed the campaign’s message on its sponsored NASCAR vehicle. Beginning at the Busch series race held at New Hampshire International Speedway on July 16, the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper sponsored No. 79 Dodge driven by 2004 NASCAR rookie-of-the-year, Kasey Kahne, will sport the Be Car Care Aware logo on the vehicle’s decklid.
Winner Announced for Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Consumer Sweepstakes
Monica Shetler played her cards right by entering Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper’s “Go Fish with Alan” sweepstakes. As grand prize winner, she drove away with 18.5-foot custom Champion bass boat, complete with 150 HP XRX Mercury outboard motor and trailer. Shetler is a customer at Arnold Motor Supply in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Value-Driven OTOFIX Automotive Diagnostics Brand Launched
All OTOFIX tools are compatible with 1996 and newer U.S., Asian, and European vehicles.
C&U Americas Honored By Hitachi Automotive Systems With 2016 Value Improvement Award
Matt Unsworth, director of sales, and Rich Peterson, director of engineering, accepted the award on behalf of C&U Americas at the sixth annual Hitachi Automotive Systems Supplier Awards held on April 25 at the EKU Center for the Arts in Richmond, Kentucky.
Guess Who Are Some Of The Most Strategic Links In The Automotive Value Chain?
At the recent Women’s Industry Network (WIN) Educational Conference, Enterprise Holdings Inc.’s Susan Lombardo emphasized the distinct but equally critical roles that the car rental and collision repair sectors play in the automotive value chain.
