From Aftermarketmatters.com Hoffman Estates, Ill.—The road to electrification has been repeatedly foretold by automotive industry watchers. Yet, significant questions remain about how the transformation will take place, how long it will take, and what will accelerate — or just as…
From Aftermarket Matters Fort Wayne, Ind.—Mobile repair currently represents only a small portion of the Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) market, but it is growing at an “explosive rate,” according to a new study. As the DIFM light vehicle market decreased during 2020…
Leesburg, Virginia – The ASE Education Foundation has made it as easy as 1-2-3 for businesses to benefit from adopting a local school as part of its new Adopt-A-School program. “Businesses, students and schools all benefit from school-work partnerships. That’s why…
The MSO Symposium is an annual conference directed by many of the most experienced, high-growth executives working within the Multi-Shop Operations, or MSOs, of the automotive collision repair industry. This conference provides attendees with valuable and unique perspectives to the…
From Aftermarket Matters Orlando, Fla.—New survey data from AAA finds that drivers are making significant changes to cope with record pump prices. Almost two-thirds (64%) of U.S. adults have changed their driving habits or lifestyle since March, with 23% making…
Over the past few months, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) has been meeting with the MSO Symposium advisory board members to discuss plans for the 11th annual MSO Symposium. Those interested in participating in the industry’s premier executive event should…
From Ratchet and Wrench Brent Wells is running a streamlined single-shop operation—but that suits him. Ten years ago when his shop, Autotailor, was featured in the inaugural issue of Ratchet+Wrench, Wells was in the throes of a Denver expansion (his…
Leesburg, Virginia – The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) summer registration period is now open. More than 50 ASE certification tests covering nearly every aspect of the motor vehicle service and repair industry are available for ASE certification. Those…
Demand for electric vehicles continues to grow as gas prices hover around a record-high national average of $5 per gallon. Sales in Q1 2022 of 173,561 electric vehicles represents an increase of 76 percent from Q1 2021. Affordable electric vehicles continue…
From Aftermarket Matters Mount Horeb, Wis.—Managers and owners can’t be the only ones putting effort into building a relationship with their technicians. Technicians need to be putting in just as much effort. In the following, WrenchWay dives into the ways…
