Automakers And Aftermarket Move To Preserve Consumer Choice In Auto Repair
Prolonged “Right to Repair” debate concludes with powerful national agreement. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), theAssociation of Global Automakers (Global), the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the Coalition for Automotive Repair Equality (CARE) have announced their collective acceptance of a national agreement to ensure consumer choice in post-warranty auto repair, decisively ending the longstanding “Right to
Timken Expands Portfolio Of Bearings, Hub Units For Medium-Duty Vehicles
Research indicates growing demand for premium bearings used on commercial vans, delivery trucks and other fleet vehicles, according to Timken. CANTON, Ohio – The Timken Co. has expanded its product portfolio of tapered roller bearing sets, hub units and seals for medium-duty vehicles, including commercial vans, delivery trucks, bucket trucks and other fleet vehicles. “We and
Mandy Aguilar: For Every E-Action There Is An E-Reaction
“The most rewarding aspect of being writer for this magazine has been the interactions with readers,” Mandy Aguilar writes. Reaching a new year of marriage is certainly an occasion worth celebrating with a memorable gift, and the traditional gift for the first year has always been paper. As a writer, how fitting then, that
Mandy Aguilar: For Every E-Action There Is An E-Reaction
“The most rewarding aspect of being writer for this magazine has been the interactions with readers,” Mandy Aguilar writes.
The Automotive Distribution Network Goes Big In Vegas
More than 1,450 people are attending the event, held at the Wynn hotel and casino in Las Vegas, with 20 percent more people in attendance than the previous convention.
Making The Case For Selling Powersports
It’s no surprise that gas prices are having an effect on miles driven. In March of this year, Americans drove about 3.5 billion fewer miles than in March 2010, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The overall economy, gas prices, competition and whatever other reasons you might cite have forced all of
There’s Real Pain At The Pump
The CEO of Wal-Mart, Mike Duke, made a revealing observation of retail trends last month during a gathering of industry watchers in New York.
Bosch Announces 2011 Rebate Programs for DistancePlus and Premium Oil Filter Lines
BROADVIEW, Ill. – From now to Oct. 29, Bosch is running its “Big Savings” rebate program that offers motorists in the United States a rebate on both, Bosch DistancePlus oil filters and Premium oil filters. Bosch offers oil, fuel and cabin air filters to the North American aftermarket. “Fresh oil and filters keep a vehicle’s
Technical Sales Skills: Brake Pads Are High-Volume Parts
The life of the pads can vary greatly depending on the friction material, the brake system on the vehicle, the size and weight of the vehicle and the type of driving.
The Changing Face of Auto Repair
At this moment, we’re entering into our third year of our Great Recession. On the one hand, our economy is building up some steam. Currently, some independents have prospered as neighboring dealerships and other independents have closed their doors forever. Others have prospered as customers decided to repair old rather than buy new. On the
