I've been listening to owners speak of their team or employees for years. There are some common tell-tale signs of how owners/leaders view the people they hire to help them grow their business. Some views are one sided. The people…
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…
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 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…
