Check Engine Light Opportunity or Obstacle?
This month, Counterman explains how your store can leverage that little light to perk up service and sales. But beware: Pulling and interpreting OBD codes is not as simple as it seems.
It’s In Your Hands to be Car Care Aware
Help your professional customers be more profitable using tools from the ‘Be Car Care Aware’ campaign.
Top 10 Distribution Influences
A variety of factors – both positive and negative – impact aftermarket distribution. For the sixth year, Counterman editors present their view of the top 10 influences that impact the industry.
Industry Report: The Chassis Market
Mike Smith of Dana/Spicer blames the decline of steering and suspension parts on the increased sales of new vehicles, improved durability of OEM parts and market shifts in the vehicle population. "It’s not unusual to see a lot of import cars go to the scrapyard without ever having any significant chassis parts replaced," said Smith.