Majority of Vehicle Buyers Saying ‘No’ to Extended Automotive Warranties, Survey Finds
The survey by Pegasystems reveals a disconnect between appreciating the importance of an extended warranty and actually purchasing one.
Extended OE Warranty an Attack on the Aftermarket?
The more concerning issue for all of us is that it creates a pattern (or habit) of the vehicle owner returning to the dealership for service for a longer period of time.
Keeping Your Cool (With Automotive Radiator Warranties)
In my opinion, the best warranty is one you never have to use, writes Counterman contributor Thomas Dayton.
eBay Motors Partners With Assurant Solutions To Extend Warranties On Purchases
New protection plan is for all eBay shoppers buying auto parts and accessories, companies say.
Epicor Introduces Predictive-Analytics Solutions
The solutions enable users to predict demand for parts by store location
and repairs by customer vehicle.
Aftermarket Professionals Applaud FTC’s Compliance Warning To Hyundai
While AOCA, Auto Care and the Tire Association of America wish that the FTC action had been stronger, the organizations say they are pleased that the agency has publicly warned the companies that it is illegal under the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act to require the use of a manufacturer part or service in order to maintain a warranty.
Technical Forum 2017: Brake Friction
Aftermarket suppliers have seen the handwriting on the wall and have developed low-copper and no-copper friction formulations to stay one step ahead of the law.
Automotive Distribution Network Hosts Record Capacity Crowd At Wynn Las Vegas Resort
With seminar topics ranging from social media marketing to business financial management to auto repair selling techniques that are effective yet ethical, the 2012 event stressed the importance of the group staying ahead of the curve in an ever-changing industry, said Danny Ward, Network chairman and owner of Atlanta-based Southeastern Automotive Warehouse.
Hybrids are raising the green bar
As gasoline prices head back above the $3 a gallon mark, so does the public’s interest in fuel-efficient vehicles such a hybrids. Toyota’s third generation Prius (2010 model year) raises the green bar even higher with its latest refinements.
Hybrids Explained
Defining the term ‘hybrid’ as it relates to the automotive world.
