WATCH: Don’t Take Seals for Granted
Seals play a key role in determining the life of a bearing.
President George W. Bush to Keynote AAPEX Breakfast
Bush will participate in a “fireside chat” at the AAPEX 2019 grand-opening keynote session, titled, “An Exclusive Conversation with President George W. Bush: The Challenges Facing Our Nation in the 21st Century and the Power of Freedom.”
O’Reilly to Close Little Rock Distribution Center, Open New Facility in Mississippi
O’Reilly has purchased a 580,000-square-foot facility in Horn Lake, Mississippi, to serve the Memphis market and support store growth in the central and southern states.
O’Reilly: Rain, Delayed Tax Refunds Dampen First-Quarter Results
For O’Reilly Automotive, the first three months are the most volatile time period of the year, and the first quarter of 2019 was no exception.
NAPA Parent GPC Reports Solid First Quarter, Sees ‘Continued Strengthening’ of US Automotive Aftermarket
In the United States, sales for the Automotive Parts Group were up 2.5% and comparable store sales were up 3.5%.
Ford Professional Service Network Announces New Rewards, Benefits
Enhanced for 2019, the Ford Professional Service Network (PSN) now will offer a new level of rewards for Ford Parts, Motorcraft and Omnicraft customers and their businesses, all at no cost to the installer.
Dave Kolenski Jr. Making the Most of His Opportunities at Advance Auto Parts
Kolenski credits his father for sparking his interest in the automotive aftermarket.
Genuine Parts Co. Names CEO Paul Donahue Chairman of the Board
Donahue has served as president and CEO of GPC since May 1, 2016. He will continue as CEO and, effective April 22, add the position of chairman.
The Network’s ‘Repair America’ Promotion Awards Visa Gift Cards, Drag Racing Experience to Service Dealers
The Automotive Distribution Network’s 2019 “Repair America” Drag Racing Experience promotion allowed service dealers to purchase products from specific manufacturers to earn points for every dollar spent.
WATCH: Why You Should Recommend OE-Quality Automotive Bearings
From time to time, there might be situations where you can help a customer save some money by recommending a less expensive option for a part or service. This isn’t one of them.
Tariffs and Trade Drama Aren’t Going Away Soon, AASA Panel Says
Regardless of whether the Trump administration can broker a trade deal with China, panelists at the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s (AASA) 2019 Vision Conference in Dearborn, Michigan, had a message for the automotive aftermarket: Expect trade drama with China to be a fact of life for the next several years.
WATCH: What Are the Symptoms of a Bad Wheel Bearing?
A growling sound coming from one of the wheels is a telltale symptom of a bad wheel bearing. Usually, the faster you drive, the worse it gets.
