New Goodyear Engineered Products Mobile App Makes Parts Replacement A Breeze
By scanning or entering a VIN, the app provides instant access to a complete list of parts compatible with a vehicle’s year, make and model. FAIRLAWN, Ohio — Veyance Technologies Inc., manufacturer of Goodyear Engineered Products, is making finding replacement parts for vehicles easier than ever before with the release of the new Goodyear Engineered
Autologue Computer Systems Unveils New Mobile Apps
Autologue Computer Systems has announced the release of two new products, ePart Mobile and eSalesBI for smartphones and tablets (Android and Apple).
Aftermarket Suppliers Proud Of NCMA Cataloging Recognition
Among this year’s winners, several aftermarket suppliers proudly announced the accolade and provided more details on their winning products.
An Emphasis On Commercial A Way Of Life For Super Stores
Each year, Counterman magazine takes a snapshot of the retail stores that serve the automotive aftermarket.
Schrader Adds New TPMS Fitment Option With EZ-Tire Sensors
Using the same patented and programmable sensing technology as the valve-mounted EZ-sensor, the EZ-tire sensor is enclosed within a small, circular, rubber fitment package that easily adheres to the inner liner of the tire. Given its location, the EZ-tire solution expands the benefits of TPMS (including enhanced tire performance data) to a wide range of new applications in addition to traditional passenger cars and light trucks that are federally mandated to include TPMS.
Executive Interview With Robert Christy, Director Of Marketing, Dayco Products
Robert Christy is the director of marketing for the North American Aftermarket division of Dayco Products. In that capacity, he is responsible for all marketing and category management activities for the automotive aftermarket. In this exclusive Executive Interview, Christy talks about Dayco’s new VIN-scanning app and the use of other technologies in the aftermarket today.
Executive Interview With Larry Pavey, President, Federated Auto Parts Distributors
Larry Pavey has spent his entire career in the automotive aftermarket, working first for a jobber while attending high school and college and then a warehouse distributor. From there, he spent 30 years in the manufacturing sector before returning to distribution in 2006. In this interview, he reflects back on what his experience has taught him about the supplier/customer relationship. He also shares his plans for AAPEX 2012.
Rotating Electric In Older Vehicles Makes For Sales Opportunities
Higher electrical demands on the charging systems in most late-model vehicles combined with high underhood temperatures has helped increase heat-related alternator failures.
BATTERIES: WHAT’S YOUR PRODUCT I.Q.?
Car batteries are a frequently replaced underhood component, more so than many other parts such as spark plugs, plug wires, sensors, water pumps, alternators, starters, even belts and hoses. The typical car or light truck will probably go through four or more batteries during its lifetime. The service life of most wet cell lead-acid batteries
The Evolution Of Key performance Indicators (KPI)
By Allen Markowitz and Allan Gerber As we look at the how our industry changes and evolves, we observe how efficient today’s parts stores have become. Efficiency can be calculated utilizing spreadsheets and intuitive computer programs to measure Key Performance Indicator (KPI) efficiencies and profitability in all areas of the business. Some of the areas