Mike Fiorito Inducted Into Federated Vendor Hall Of Fame
Mike Fiorito, vice president of KYB Americas Corporation, has been honored as the 2012 Federated Auto Parts Vendor Hall of Fame inductee. The Federated Vendor Hall of Fame recognizes one individual each year who demonstrates dedication to excellence, helping make a difference for Federated and its members.
New SEMA Research Shows $31 Billion In Automotive Parts, Accessories Sales
Sales of automotive specialty equipment products continue to climb, with sales in 2012 reaching $31 billion, according to the 2013 SEMA Annual Market Report. This figure represents a 4 percent increase over the previous year, and marks the third consecutive year of growth, according to the association.
Invest in Your Shop’s Future: Positive First Impressions Will Heighten The Customer ‘Experience’
Fluctuations in the economy are nothing new. There will always be challenges associated with running an automotive repair facility efficiently and effectively, while still delivering top-notch customer service. But, here’s what we’re all missing: You can’t scale back too much and put shop renovations on the back burner.
Executive Interview: Bob Pattengale, National Training Manager of Bosch North America, Robert Bosch LLC
Bob Pattengale has more than 30 years of automotive experience with stops at OE dealerships, independent repair shops, technician training and equipment sales.
Bosch Introduces EuroLine Brake Pads, OE Match And ECE R90 Certified For Popular European Vehicles
Bosch recently introduced Bosch EuroLine Disc Brake Pads for popular European vehicles on the road in North America today. According to Bosch, the EuroLine disc brake pads were developed as an Original Equipment (OE) replica line to match the look, feel and performance of the OE brake pads on European vehicles.
ASE Launches Maintenance And Light Repair Certification
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has launched a new certification test aimed at those technicians primarily involved with vehicle maintenance and light repair services. The Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (G1) test is now available as part of the ASE certification program.
Federated Honors Member Don Bickle Jr. With Industry Advocacy Award
Federated recently honored longtime Federated member Don Bickle Jr., president of S&W Supply and Warehouse Inc. of Hays, Kan., with its Industry Advocacy Award. The award was presented by Tim Trudnowski, president of Spokane-based Parts Wholesalers, Inc., chairman of AWDA and last year’s recipient of the Federated Industry Advocacy Award.
New York And Maine Delay Implementation Of New Catalytic Converter Standards
AAIA received a letter on May 21 from Jared Snyder, assistant commissioner for the Office of Air Resources, Climate Change & Energy in the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), announcing that the agency will delay enforcement of the June 1 implementation of six NYCCR Part 218-7.2 (c), adopted standards for new aftermarket catalytic converters.
Mitchell 1 To Hold Shop Management System Training Workshop In Minneapolis
Mitchell 1 will hold this year’s second Shop Management System Training Workshop July 18-20 in Minneapolis, Minn. at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, located at 1300 Nicollet Mall. The training workshop is designed for those who have previously established competence using their shop management software and now want to learn more advanced capabilities, better methods and shortcuts.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Releases Self-Driving Vehicle Policy
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a new policy concerning vehicle automation, including its plans for research on related safety issues and recommendations for states related to the testing, licensing and regulation of “autonomous” or “self-driving” vehicles.
ACDelco Now Offers Pre-Assembled ReadyStruts
ACDelco pre-assembled Professional ReadyStruts are designed to save time and labor by including the strut, spring, strut cushion and upper strut mount in a single unit.
The Reality Of Social Media ROI
I’m going to level with you; there really isn’t some magic way to get the social media ROI you want (and think you need) as a shop owner. Sure, all the data may be there in one form or another, but it can take one heck of a lot of merging and purging to attribute that one sale to that one click on Facebook. Truth is; it’s a process that requires everyone involved to be all in. Yes, I am pointing directly and squarely at YOU.