The state of auto repair service: Technician shortages, jobber training and new tech
Now that the festivities of the holidays have become memory, it’s time to look at a few of the changes we can expect to see in automotive service during 2010.
ENGAGED IN THE INDUSTRY: 2009 Counter Professional of the Year, Thomas Dayton
If you ever want to know Thomas Dayton’s level of dedication to automotive aftermarket parts distribution, just drive behind his pickup truck or send him an email.
2009 Counter Professional of the Year Finalist: Flor Marin
It’s always a difficult task to choose a single recipient for the Counter Professional of the Year award. The staff of Counterman magazine sifted through piles of entries and identified several people who are worthy of recognition. After narrowing all the entries down to five finalists, Thomas Dayton, of J S Auto Supply, Jamestown, N.Y.,
2009 Counter Professional of the Year Finalist: Brian Striffler
It’s always a difficult task to choose a single recipient for the Counter Professional of the Year award. The staff of Counterman magazine sifted through piles of entries and identified several people who are worthy of recognition. After narrowing all the entries down to five finalists, Thomas Dayton, of J S Auto Supply, Jamestown, N.Y.,
How to Increase Aftermarket Ignition Parts Sale
When the “100,000-mile tune-up” became commonplace, many throughout the automotive service industry predicted that ignition sales were becoming a declining market. Fortunately for most jobbers, perception is not reality.
AASA’s Marketing Executives Council Strives to Educate Industry Through ‘Know Your Parts’ Campaign
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) recently launched an aftermarket industry education campaign, “Know Your Parts.” The initiative’s goal is to educate all partners in the aftermarket supply chain from supplier to consumer about the importance of using quality, brand-name products — and the hazards to the industry and to public safety posed by low-cost, low-quality parts.
Servicing Antilock Brake Vehicles
Consumers demand it. Here’s how ABS is kept up and running.
And the Counter Professional of the Year Is…
Dan Backus, owner of the JS Auto Supply, a Parts Plus store in Jamestown, N.Y., describes the moment he read Thomas Dayton’s resumé for a counter professional position.
Reman to the Rescue
Remanufactured parts have been a mainstay of the aftermarket.
A Shop’s Opinion on Reman Aftermarket Automotive Parts
Remanufactured auto parts have become a major portion of today’s multi-billion dollar automotive replacement parts industry. Today, just about every type of rebuildable component from windshield wiper motors to computers to complete engines and transmissions are offered through a local warehouse, jobber, or retail parts outlet.