Advance Auto Parts Making Inroads with DIY Customers
Advance President and CEO Tom Greco pointed to several strategies that have buoyed DIY sales, including the company’s recent advertising campaign – “Think Ahead. Think Advance.” – and its investments in omnichannel initiatives, which “continue to strengthen our customer value proposition for DIYers.”
O’Reilly Auto Parts: DIY Customers Feeling Inflation Pinch
“We expect DIY ticket counts to continue to be under pressure … ” O’Reilly CEO and Co-President Greg Johnson said during the company’s Feb. 6 conference call.
Throwback Thursday: Are the DIY Market’s Best Days Behind Us?
“Today, many of the repairs that would have leisurely been done on a Sunday afternoon in the driveway are beyond the capability of the average car owner,” Larry Boevers wrote in a February 1994 Counterman article.
TPMS: Relearn and Programming Misconceptions
Servicing vehicles with TPMS is a challenge (at best) without the correct installation information, parts and tools.
Windshield Wipers Need to Be Replaced at Least Once a Year
For whatever reason, windshield wipers are one of the most neglected parts on a vehicle.
Cartridge vs. Spin-on Oil Filters
No matter what style of oil filter your customer needs, the quality of the element is what’s most important.
Bar’s Leaks Delivers $10,000 Check to ‘Keep My Ride Alive’ Winner
The sweepstakes, supported by PowerNation TV, was designed to reach the tens of millions do-it-yourself car enthusiasts who regularly tune in to PowerNation TV shows such as “Engine Power,” “XOR – Xtreme Off-Road,” “Truck Tech” and “Detroit Muscle.”
Winter Driving: Forgetting to Check Cooling System Can Leave Motorists Out in the Cold
Winter driving is downright dangerous if your cooling system isn’t up to the task.
Automotive Batteries: Jump-Start Your Knowledge
In the automotive world, lead-acid batteries have been a mainstay for many decades, and it’s been more than 50 years since we went from six-volts to 12-volts as standard battery power.
Power-Assisted Braking: How It Works, and What Can Go Wrong
A power booster gives the brake system superpowers – allowing a grandmother on the way to church to stop as quickly as Arnold Schwarzenegger on the way to his helicopter.
What Causes Water Pumps to Fail?
Water pumps can fail prematurely due to corrosion inside the cooling system or from an imbalanced water-pump shaft. But in most instances, water pumps fail because of shaft leaks.
Brake Pads: When to Replace, When to Upgrade
Brake pads come in many different shapes and sizes, as well as compounds.
