Where is Everybody?
I’m all for industry collaboration, but are the invitations going out to everyone?
Engine Management: OBD II & Scan Tools
Scan tools come in all shapes and sizes. Deciding which to use will depend on the diagnostic capabilities, as well as the user’s experience.
The Collapse of American Remanufacturers Inc: An In-Depth Look at Ari’s Fall into Bankruptcy
At one time, American Remanufacturers, Inc. (ARI) was huge, with a near legendary aftermarket executive at the helm. But in the span of 25 months, the honeymoon between ARI and its new CEO Larry Pavey was more than over — it had ended in a bitter divorce that jeopardized the reputation of a respected leader,
The Plan Behind Plan-O-Grams
How Smarter In-Store SKU Placement Can Dramatically Improve Sales
Oh, Give Me a Home
Should anyone be worried that Home Depot has announced it will test market automotive products at its stores?
The Super Stores
This article examines those companies that made notable acquisitions or changes over the last 12 months. The complete list of the top 20 store groups in the market can be found on the link below. Super Stores List Like 2004, 2005 was another year of notable growth for some of the largest store groups in
Finding the Right Source
Import parts specialists deal with the most discriminating, parts-specific technicians in the industry, and their parts needs require a special kind of knowledge and dedication.
Top Ten News Makers of 2005
For the second year, Counterman magazine and aftermarketNews bring you the Top Ten News makers of 2005.
Top Ten Distribution Influences
For the eighth consecutive year, Counterman magazine presents the ten trends and issues that influence the aftermarket parts distribution industry. For this year’s list, Counterman and aftermarketNews.com editors examined all the major issues, eventually paring the list down to those issues that most affect today’s and tomorrow’s aftermarket industry.
Top Ten News Stories of 2004
Whether you believe 2004 was a good or bad year for the aftermarket, no one can argue this was a big news year for our industry. Here’s a month-by-month look at what Counterman and aftermarketNews.com and consider to be biggest news events of 2004.