Made in Wherever
International part manufacturers are becoming an increasingly influential force at industry trade shows, which is good news for the import specialist.
High- Tech Suspension and Ride Control
Unlike stock replacements, consumers buy performance shocks with a suspension upgrade in mind. In order to close the sale, you need to be savvy enough to relate to your performance customer.
Accessing Repair Information
The complexity of OBD systems has created headaches for the average repair shop. But technicians are becoming more efficient when it comes to day-to-day diagnostics.
Sourcing Chemicals and Motor Oil
DIYers and professional installers base their chemical decisions on numerous factors.
Annual Technical Training Seminars
Every April, Counterman presents the annual Technical Sales Seminars. This year’s seminar series provides the technical details on 18 essential product categories.
Taking a Different Path
In running a parts store, there’s always a certain way to do thins. But sometimes, it doesn’t hurt to veer off that predictable path to improve your company.
Alternative Refridgerants: The Future of Climate Control
Alternative Refrigerants: The Future Of Climate CoCurrently, the North American vehicle manufacturers have no plans to phase out R-134a, but they are looking at ways to reduce the refrigerant capacity of A/C systems so they contain less R-134a. Some of today’s new cars only require a refrigerant charge of 13 oz. – which is not even a full 14 oz. can of refrigerant!
A Repair Shop’s Perspective
You offer training. Your professional customers need it. But are you offering the right kinds of training? This month, a repair shop owner offers his opinion on training. Although shop owners are routinely encouraged by industry leaders to provide from 40 to over 100 hours per year training for each technician, too many shop owners
Are You Part of a Network?
The benefits of networking and sharing common experiences with others allow productive ideas to flourish in your business and strengthen the industry.
Power Brake Boosters
Where would your customers be without these amazing devices? In the emergency room? Power brake boosters are standard equipment on virtually all vehicles today thanks to disc brakes and the motoring public’s desire for effortless braking. The power assist provided by the brake booster allows a 120 lb. soccer mom to bring 6,000 lbs. of
Why Don’t I Give You All of My Business?
Most parts distributors strive for the exclusive business relationship with their dealer accounts, but most often shops, for various reasons, tend to spread their business around.
Finding the Right Source
Import parts specialists deal with the most discriminating, parts-specific technicians in the industry, and their parts needs require a special kind of knowledge and dedication.