Executive Interview with Lisa Bahash, President of Ride Control LLC
Lisa Bahash is the president of Ride Control LLC, parent company of the historic Gabriel brand. As president of Ride Control, Bahash is responsible for leading the company’s accelerated plan for profitable growth through customer-focused initiatives; championing strategic and operational management; and ensuring optimum product quality and performance from the manufacturing operations. Before being appointed
Belts Drive More Accessories Than Ever
It used to be that two or three belts drove a few vehicle accessories. Not anymore. A single belt is now used to run more accessories than ever. And these days, both sides of a belt are being used to drive accessories and that means belts are working harder than ever. It also means they’re
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.
NCMA Tackles Technical Questions at Annual Conference
The NCMA’s Knowledge Exchange Conference tackled topics such as migrating from AAIA Legacy to ACES data standards, to the role that print catalogs still play in distribution.
Don’t Drive Your Customers Away
There are too many people waiting to steal your customers.
Washington State Automotive Wholesalers Marks 50th
MILL CREEK, Wash. — The Washington State Automotive Wholesalers Association is celebrating a 50-year milestone. The state association was incorporated April 4, 1960, by a few dedicated automotive wholesalers who gave many hours of time and effort, not to mention paying their own expenses, to form this new organization. The name was changed to Washington
There’s a new cat on the scene
MEMA takes major stake in OptiCat LLC
MEMA and OptiCat Create an ‘Industry First’
By purchasing a majority stake in the business, MEMA and OptiCat have created what is believed to be the automotive aftermarket’s first supplier-owned electronic parts catalog data aggregator.
Tenneco Offering Prepaid Debit Cards to Technicians
‘Take Control’ Promotion in April and May Features Rewards of Up to $120 For Qualifying Sales by Members of Expert Plus Program.
I have been trying to help a customer on an ‘86 Jeep CJ. Every part I try to get for him is not listed correctly. Is there a rule of thumb to go by for them or are they just so rare they are hard to find?
I have been trying to help a customer on an ‘86 Jeep CJ. Every part I try to get for him is not listed correctly. Is there a rule of thumb to go by for them or are they just so rare they are hard to find?