Outstanding Scholarship ‘Class of 2012’ Well-Deserving of Industry Support, Says GAAS Scholarship Chairman Pete Kornafel
Kornafel urges attendance at Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium in support of the scholarship program.
Exide Launches Advanced-Technology Battery Geared Toward Longer Life
A Columbus, Ga., plant marks the first time Exide’s Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries are being produced in the U.S.
Let’s Show How Creative The Automotive Aftermarket Auto Parts Industry Can Be
During my time at industry week, I had the opportunity to visit both AAPEX and SEMA for extended periods of time. It’s always exciting to see so many companies and all of the innovative and creative ideas that are continuously flowing out of our great industry. The great thing about the automotive industry is that
Counter-Tech: Still Looking For It At AAPEX 2011
One sure sign of the passing of time for my generation is how the best rock music of the past, even those obscure alternative bands that I craved as a teen, have now been redeployed in the 21st century as background music for our collective mass consumption. The most scandalous version of this phenomena, is
We’re Lucky To Be Part Of This Industry
Hello from the offices of Counterman magazine. As we head into the automotive aftermarket’s busiest season,I want to reflect on how lucky we are to be in this great industry and how good things really are. As is the case every year, there will be a huge gathering of this industry in Las Vegas and
ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Manual Transmission/Transaxle Parts
● CLUTCH — Used with manual transmissions to engage and disengage the engine from the transmission and when shifting gears. The clutch is bolted to the flywheel on the back of the engine, and clamps the clutch disc against the flywheel when the clutch is engaged. When the clutch pedal is depressed to disengage the
2010 Counter Professional of the Year
Bill Bryan, Counterman magazine’s 2010 Counter Professional of the Year, manages a bustling warehouse that’s home to a Bumper to Bumper/Auto-Wares parts distribution hub just outside Chicago.
ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Manual Transmission/Transaxle
The major components in a manual transmission or transaxle include the clutch, release bearing, pilot bearing (if used), clutch linkage (hydraulic or cable), gearbox and shift linkage.
Electronic Ordering: What Are We Talking About Here?
I’ve been talking to both parts and repair professionals lately who have differing opinions on electronic ordering.
Aftermarket Veteran Scott O’Toole Announces Formation of RPM Data Services
COLOMA, Mich. – Scott O’Toole, a 28-year veteran of the automotive aftermarket, SEMA Business Technology Committee member, industry volunteer and speaker is leaving Motor State Distributing (a four-time SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the Year) after more than a decade of service, to form his own data solutions business called RPM Data Services. The business officially