APA’s Steve Tucker: ‘We See Demand Continuing To Be Strong’
Tucker, president of Automotive Parts Associates, discusses key issues affecting the aftermarket in 2022.

The Alliance’s JC Washbish: ‘America Is Moving Again’
Washbish, VP of sales/marketing for the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, discusses key issues affecting the aftermarket.

Advance Exec Lauren Beaulieu: ‘We Need To Remain Agile’
Beaulieu, VP, Professional marketing for Advance, Carquest and Worldpac, discusses key issues affecting the aftermarket.

NPD Group Bullish On Retail Aftermarket For 2022
However, the consumer-research firm sees mixed signals on the economic landscape.

Don’t Back Down When Recommending Ride Control
A former service advisor shares his experience with a customer who wanted to cut corners on replacement struts.

How To Sidestep ‘The Great Resignation’
Offering opportunities to contribute to their communities could be the key to retaining workers.

Recalls Are A Fact Of Life In The Auto Industry
Recalls cover a wide range of faults, and some are more obvious than others.

Tensioners And Pulleys
Motorists take them for granted. But they’re always busy at work behind the scenes.

DIY Brake Jobs
With the right parts, tools and knowledge, brake jobs are doable for DIYers.

Selling Tools For Electrical Repairs
Sensors, switches, solenoids and actuators require electrical power to do their jobs.

AAPEX Session: Don’t Fear EVs; Embrace Them
EVs are certain to present more business opportunities to automotive shops that are prepared for them.

Remembering Ignition Distributors
They were simple, basic, maybe even crude by today’s standards – but they worked.
