AutoZone Fiscal 2019: Commercial Growth ‘Robust,’ DIY Business Steady As Sales Jump 6%
AutoZone is ringing in its fiscal new year with plenty to toast, after the company reported record sales and continued to make inroads with commercial customers during its fiscal 2019, which ended Aug. 31.
Meet The August ‘Guess the Car’ Champion: Amanda Timbs
The correct answer for the August contest is the Volkswagen Golf. The winner for August is Amanda Timbs, parts manager at AutoZone in Norwalk, Ohio.
Stabilus Sets Sights on North American Aftermarket with New Distribution Center
After evaluating several third-party logistics providers, Stabilus chose AEL Span in Belleville, Michigan, to house and operate its distribution center.
Advance Auto Parts: ‘Plenty of Room for Improvement’ in DIY Business
CEO Tom Greco made it clear the company needs to address “some internal factors” to rev up the do-it-yourself side of the business.
WATCH: Is It OK to Drive with a Leaking Head Gasket?
Most of us have been in a situation where we know there’s a problem with our vehicle but we just don’t have the time – or money – to get it fixed today.
WATCH: What Is Low-Speed Pre-Ignition?
With more and more vehicles powered by gasoline direct-injected engines and turbocharged direct-injected engines, a phenomenon called low-speed pre-ignition has emerged, and it’s having a big impact on the engine-oil requirements and specifications for late-model vehicles.
WATCH: What Causes Power-Steering Problems?
The most common reason for a loss of power steering is a fluid leak.
WATCH: What Can a Dirty Air Filter Tell You About a Vehicle’s Engine?
A dirty air filter can tell us about the environment it operates in, the frequency of regular maintenance intervals and, sometimes, the condition of the engine itself.
WATCH: What Do Oil Additives Do?
Oil additives offer a number of benefits, including extending the useable life of the vehicle and helping motorists save on mechanical repairs.
WATCH: Why You Should Recommend High-Quality Oil Filters
Today’s oil filters have to collect many times more dirt, filter out finer particles and last longer.
WATCH: What Can Exhaust Smoke Tell You?
When it comes to diagnosing issues with a vehicle, the color of the exhaust smoke can provide some valuable clues into the source of the problem.
Spin-on Oil Filters vs. Cartridge-Style – WATCH
A customer wants to know if spin-oil filters are better than cartridge-style filters, or vice versa. We’ll give you a few talking points … on Talking Parts.
