ContiTech Opens State-of-the-Art Plant in China
Germany-based ContiTech AG inaugurated its recently completed, state-of-the-art development, production, sales and administrative facility in Changshu, China. The site is about 100 kilometers northwest of Shanghai.
Strategies to Decrease Automotive Aftermarket Parts Returns
From a jobber’s perspective, nothing is more discouraging at the end of the day than seeing a large pile of returned parts waiting in the “backroom” for processing.
Controversies of Shop Licensing
Shop licensing is a symptom of the many frustrations and economic inequities faced by legitimate shop owners trying to compete in an industry where some operate with no standards of professional conduct.
Different Philosophies
There are two types of “automotive service philosophies” — the maintenance philosophy and diagnostic philosophy. While quite different, both have the ability to produce reliable diagnosis and repair. Which side do you favor?
The Parts Proliferation-Consolidator Connection
As parts proliferation continues to create headaches for traditional aftermarket distributors, the addition of advancing technology is pushing some volume shops to look to consolidators for their parts purchases.
Back to School
Training — it’s a familiar word in the aftermarket, yet some industry professionals don’t seem to realize the importance of its meaning.
Parking Lot Diagnostics
Can more auto parts be sold by retrieving a diagnostic trouble code from an electronic memory? Many folks throughout the auto parts distribution industry certainly seem to think so.