How Are Things? Well, Incredible!
I have an acquaintance who insists the best possible response when asked how you are, how business is, or how things are going in general, is, “Incredible!” Why? Because, it doesn’t really say anything, it doesn’t tell whether things are incredibly good or incredibly bad. Or, whether or not they are just plain incredible: as
What is the number one reason that a ’96 Lincoln Town Car 4.6L won’t start?
In all the research there is no number one reason. We also could use more symptoms of the problem. But, the general rule of combustion is, if it will not start it is either fuel or fire. If you are getting fuel and the engine is spinning then there is an electrical problem that most
A New Look for Counterman.com
They say change is inevitable and with the New Year just around the corner, it’s only fitting that visitors to Counterman.com see a change we hope you not only like but will find functional. If you’d been to Counterman.com before, you know that while it was a solid, multi-faceted Web site, like anything, there was
More Than Just Numbers to Me
Do you have information related to the failure rate of parts?
Computers Aren’t Always Best
I applaud Jon Owens for wanting to rid the world of the scourge of paper catalogs (“Let’s Make A Deal, December 2007). They are cumbersome and time consuming, and are also one of the things that actually differentiate me from the other guys. I detest them as they only help in look-up 10 to 15
The End of Free Delivery
With rising fuel prices, the industry has an opportunity to end the practice of delivering parts for free. But will we take advantage of it?
Training is an Attitude
It’s a fixed business expense just like heat, lights and insurance. We must be willing to change right along with vehicle technology to meet the challenges of the future.
Top 10 Distribution Distribution Influences 2007
This month, Counterman and Aftermarket News editors present their annual look at the top 10 issues that most impact aftermarket distribution.
Top 10 News Stories of 2007
For the fourth year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine have selected what they determined to be the most significant events to impact the automotive aftermarket in the past year. News stories are presented in chronological order.
Up is Up
Although the DIY market appears to be looking a little brighter, the commercial side of the business is where the real future growth will come.