My Kingdom for a Caliper
We were’nt looking for a Citron caliper, after all. But even so, errors in catalogs (both print and electronic varieties) cost everyone.
New Study Reveals Small WDs Outperform Large Ones
That’s a perfect warehouse? Warehouses come in all shapes and sizes, but the best ones have certain factors in common. A new study conducted by Georgia Tech compares the performance of 212 warehouses in a variety of industries, highlighting the leaders in productivity, accuracy, cycle times, use of technology and quality. The average facility in
The Brains Behind the Wheel
This is not your fathers Oldsmobile. These days cars are smart, equipped with computers that monitor everything from timing to traction.
Check Engine Light — Opportunity or Obstacle?
This month, Counterman explains how your store can leverage that little light to perk up service and sales. But beware: Pulling and interpreting OBD codes is not as simple as it seems.
Remanufacturing an Opportunity
Remanufactured engines have become a harder sell in a shrinking market, so its essential to find a trusted supplier and embrace niche markets.
WD Deliveries: It’s Somewhere in the Middle
Do you know the difference between DIY, DIFM and DIT? Let’s examine where the answer lies.
Selling the Belt and Hose Market
To stay afloat, in the aftermarket, parts stores must learn to ebb and flow with the changes in technology and distribution.
Exploring Brand Value
Much like that age-old question about the chicken or the egg, this months topic begs a similar question. When it comes to parts, which do you look for first, quality or brand?
Prevention is Always Cooler than the Cure
Whether a vehicle is powered by a gasoline engine or a diesel engine, they both need a cooling system to keep the engine from overheating. Almost a third of the energy thats released in the combustion chamber is absorbed by the engine and cooling system as waste heat. Its enough BTUs (British Thermal Units) to
New Congress, New Challenges
While the aftermarket is involved in multiple legislative battles, there are three that are front and center on the industrys priority list: Motor Vehicle Owners Right To Repair, Asbestos Litigation Reform and Association Health Plan Legislation. A new Congress is like a new baseball season – everyone in Washington has high hopes that their issues