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Resolving Jobber and Service Dealer Conflicts

Although retail customers may come and go like the autumn leaves in today’s automotive parts market, it’s virtually impossible for today’s jobber store to lose a dealer account to an aggressive competitor without suffering lasting damage to its sales revenues.

Eyes on the Prize

Pricing is an important factor in running an auto parts business. But it’s not the only one.

2002 Parts Store Market Profile

So what is average? If you’re talking about things easily quantified like return rates, the answers are easy. But what about parts stores themselves?

Sick of Unfair Pricing?

It’s not pricing – it’s inventory management and operating efficiency that will win the day.