Where is Everybody?
I’m all for industry collaboration, but are the invitations going out to everyone?
Mechanic Connection: Keeping Up with Technology
Automotive technology has advanced steadily in the last 50 years, but keeping up with it involves the tech’s mind and experience as much as it does scan tools and the Internet.
Engine Management: OBD II & Scan Tools
Scan tools come in all shapes and sizes. Deciding which to use will depend on the diagnostic capabilities, as well as the user’s experience.
The Collapse of American Remanufacturers Inc: An In-Depth Look at Ari’s Fall into Bankruptcy
At one time, American Remanufacturers, Inc. (ARI) was huge, with a near legendary aftermarket executive at the helm. But in the span of 25 months, the honeymoon between ARI and its new CEO Larry Pavey was more than over — it had ended in a bitter divorce that jeopardized the reputation of a respected leader,
Membership Has its Privileges!
You can point to many industry influences, but none can hold a candle to the importance of programmed distribution. Its evolution within this market has been the single-most influential phenomenon our industry has ever seen. Nobody sells more automotive products (combined) today than NAPA, the industry’s very first group. With some 6,000 participating outlets, no
Oh, Give Me a Home
Should anyone be worried that Home Depot has announced it will test market automotive products at its stores?
The Big Getter
Every February, we list the 20 largest store groups in the industry, and each year this list reveals significant changes in store ownership.
Create a Spark!
Advancements in ignition technology have certainly slowed replacement rates, but they have also opened up more ignition sales opportunities.
Scanning the Market
Parts stores and distributors are missing on a major market segment if they aren’t active in the selling of diagnostic equipment.
What Technicians Will Pay for — And What They Won’T
Technicians are a fickle bunch when it comes to their preferences, especially when it comes to spending money on important things like tools, equipment and training.