Automotive Parts Associates Welcomes Accel Auto Parts

Accel provides automotive parts and services in Vandalia, Ohio, and the surrounding area.

Josh Cable is the editor of Counterman and ShopOwner. He joined Babcox Media in January 2017, and has been working in the field of journalism since 1999.

Published: February 12, 2024

Automotive Parts Associates (APA) recently welcomed Accel Auto Parts as a new TruStar member to the APA family.

Accel Auto Parts was launched in December 2023 to supply auto parts to its sister company, Accel Automotive, Tire, & Towing. Owner Jamie Sites has been in the automotive industry since he was 16.

Accel provides automotive parts and services in Vandalia, Ohio, and the surrounding area.

When asked why Accel decided to join TruStar, Sites pointed to the benefits of being a TruStar member: “It seemed like a no brainer.”

“We think that Accel Auto Parts will be a great addition to TruStar,” said Steve Tucker, president of APA. “We believe that Accel’s future is bright and are excited to grow with them.”

Federated Upgrades Car Care Center Program

The program features updated signage, marketing support, image-enhancing tools, wearables and business-management assistance.

By Josh Cable

Josh Cable is the editor of Counterman and ShopOwner. He joined Babcox Media in January 2017, and has been working in the field of journalism since 1999.

Published: February 13, 2024

Federated Auto Parts has added several enhancements to its Federated Car Care program designed to help its Car Care Center customers improve and grow their businesses.

“The Federated Car Care program continues to be the industry’s premier support program for professional automotive service providers,” said John Marcum, director of marketing for Federated Auto Parts. “Federated has always supplied its Car Care Center customers with brand-name quality parts, extensive training and marketing support. We recently upgraded the program with additional business-management support and training opportunities that help shops increase their bottom lines.”