A Q&A With Rusty Bishop, CEO, Federated Auto Parts
Rusty Bishop began his career in the automotive aftermarket 40 years ago with Fisher Auto Parts. In 1985, Bishop co-founded Federated Auto Parts Distributors, which has grown to become one of the nation’s largest automotive parts distribution networks. Bishop holds the position of CEO with Federated, which is headquartered in Staunton, Va. What benefits exist
Counterman Exclusive Interview: Federated CEO Rusty Bishop
Rusty Bishop tackles questions about consolidation, the overall business environment and what the future holds.
An Executive Interview with Terry McCormack, CEO of Affinia
At AASA’s recent Vision Conference in Chicago, you gave a rather startling presentation meant to emphasize the importance of the Know Your Parts (KYP) campaign. Your presentation really took the argument for KYP to a higher level, by highlighting negative associations that may hurt the aftermarket as a result of low-quality parts that are involved
Understanding Mass Air Flow Issues
If you understand that a defective mass air flow (MAF) sensor can cause an extremely lean condition by underestimating the amount of air flowing into the engine, then you can understand how a defective MAF sensor can be mistaken for a defective fuel pump assembly.
Strutting Their Stuff
Quick and easy to install, complete strut assemblies have become a popular item with professional technicians.
Ride Control
Most motorists think shocks and struts only improve ride comfort, but fail to realize that poor ride control affects braking, handling and overall ride safety.
Catalytic Converter and Oxygen Sensor Issues
Separating fact from fiction can be a daunting task for any parts professional. To illustrate, many DIYers and professional mechanics might believe that changing an oxygen sensor will turn off the “check engine” light on a vehicle with a defective catalytic converter.
ASE Certification: It’s A Matter Of Common Sense
For me, there’s never been any question of the value of ASE testing.
Brake Pad Installation Errors
Although it takes a little detective work to discover why a pad fails to meet performance expectations, it’s worth pursuing in terms of future customer satisfaction and safety.
Reman to the Rescue
Remanufactured parts have been a mainstay of the aftermarket.