National Car Care Month Is Right Around The Corner
The Car Care Council suggests five quick and easy ways to get involved in National Car Care Month.
NPW Showcases Both Its Roots And Its Wings At The Fourth Annual FAST Expo
From a sumptuous black tie affair to a classic and colorful car show, National Performance Warehouse’s (NPW) fourth annual FAST Expo this past weekend had it all. Held at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., the NPW Fast Expo brought together vendors, retailers, technicians and automotive enthusiasts, all of whom came out to see the latest products and innovations from aftermarket vendors, as well as a comprehensive collection of new and historical customized vehicles.
Right to Repair Passes Massachusetts State Legislature
While the bill still needs to be signed by the governor, the agreement reached after months of negotiations is a major victory for the industry and for car owners, say proponents of the bill.
SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting Unveils Facebook Page
Company kicks off launch with a promotion for automotive enthusiasts.
Car Care Events Reveal Increased Need For Maintenance
The unsatisfactory condition of vehicles reflects the current economic climate and reinforces the continued need for consumer education about the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair, according to the Car Care Council.
2011 SAE Foundation Banquet Honors Automotive Leaders, Celebrates $1.6 Million in Combined Contributions in 2010
WARRENDALE, Pa. — The SAE Foundation held its annual banquet May 12 at The Fillmore Detroit. The event recognized and celebrated today’s and tomorrow’s automotive industry leaders. Proceeds from the banquet support the interactive science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) educational programs of the SAE Foundation. The 2011 SAE Foundation Banquet raised nearly $300,000 to
Understanding Your Customer
Nearly 40 years ago, I decided to start my own shop. Having just left a job teaching auto mechanics and having taken some business management and business law courses at our local community college a few years earlier, I felt I had a unique advantage in operating an automotive repair shop. I rented a small
An Executive Interview with Terry McCormack, CEO of Affinia
At AASA’s recent Vision Conference in Chicago, you gave a rather startling presentation meant to emphasize the importance of the Know Your Parts (KYP) campaign. Your presentation really took the argument for KYP to a higher level, by highlighting negative associations that may hurt the aftermarket as a result of low-quality parts that are involved
Taking Charge: Assisting Customers With Battery Complaints
As extremes in climate and usage cause a battery to degrade, more battery-related customer complaints will begin to roll into repair shops and jobber parts counters.
ASE Certification: It’s A Matter Of Common Sense
For me, there’s never been any question of the value of ASE testing.