From Aftermarket Matters By the end of the decade, “significant changes” will have occurred in the Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) share held by each of the three major consumer generations: Millennials, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers. Lang Marketing’s latest consumer research breaks…
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) applauds U.S. Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) in his work today establishing a new bipartisan caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives working to address the issue of vehicle data access. Representative Carter is a…
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 Hendrick Automotive Group Independence Center 6030 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS FRIDAY, SEPT. 30! REGISTER HERE ASA presents a full day of training in Charlotte, NC on the 2022 Training Circuit! Join…
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS).” Darren Beanard with Standard Motor Products will provide key insight…
The MSO Symposium, an exclusive one-day conference created by and for multi-shop owners and operators, will be held in Las Vegas, Oct. 31, the Monday before SEMA/AAPEX. Developed by the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the MSO Symposium advisory board, the conference…
From Aftermarket Matters More states are likely to follow California’s lead in banning the future sale of internal combustion engine vehicles as a means of accelerating demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and addressing climate change, according to NioCorp CEO and…
TECH TIP (courtesy from ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2018 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan, AWD (F30), L4-2.0L Turbo (B46O) Mileage: 46,778 Problem: The customer brought their Beemer in because the A/C was not working. Another shop had already replaced the expansion valve and…
TECH TIP (courtesy from ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500, 4WD, L6-5.9L DSL Turbo, VIN 7, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Mileage: 172,556 Problem: The owner of this Dodge Ram brought the truck in because the engine would start and run for about…
California Air Resources Board (CARB) has just approved the Advanced Clean Cars II regulations. The Advanced Clean Cars II regulations are in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order requiring that all new cars sold in California be zero-emission by…
From Aftermarket Matters Fort Wayne, Ind.—Over the past six years, eCommerce light vehicle auto parts sales have soared in the U.S. The disruptive aftermarket impact of COVID-19 in 2020 and last year’s rebound in the car and light truck product…
Most shops are busy today. Keep in mind many of the reasons are beyond your control. Such as the economy, new vehicle shortages and delays. Many owners are riding the wave of increased business and defining their shops as successful,…
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…
