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Financial Insights from a Successful Shop Owner

As many of you know, it takes a lot more than excellent mechanical knowledge to run a successful automotive repair business. In fact, you could have the best mind in the world for vehicle service and diagnostics, but, at the end of the day, you need at least a nodding acquaintance with what it takes to turn a profit.

Things to Consider Before Opening Your Second Shop, Part 4

I heard a statistic years ago (can’t remember the source) that stuck in my head and my experience working with shops over the years has reinforced it. The average shop owner makes 3% net operating profit. Meaning that the shop that does $1 million in annual sales nets about $30,000 at the end of the year, before taxes.

Executive Interview: Jeff Stauffer, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, Affinia Brake & Chassis Group

Jeff Stauffer has more than 30 years of experience working with many of the aftermarket industry’s premier brands like Monroe, MOOG, and now leads the marketing and brand strategy, planning and programs support for Raybestos brakes and chassis.

AVI Announces Vegas Training Conference

AVI has coordinated with AAIA this year to bring you two exciting events at one time. AVI will be bringing their world-class technical training to Vegas alongside AAPEX at the Sands Expo Center, October 31 – November 1, 2011.

The Equipment and Tool Institute Launches Inventors Hub

The Equipment and Tool Institute has launched the Inventors Hub on its website. The site is for inventors, technicians and engineers interested in the opportunity to share their ideas with the key manufacturers and distributors of automotive tools and equipment.

Twice the Kennys, Twice the Fun With ‘Get Dirty with Kennys’ Sweepstakes

It’s back and better than ever. The “Get Dirty with Kennys” sweepstakes promises to be twice the fun and twice the adventure in 2011. The annual opportunity to race against dirt track legends Kenny Schrader and Kenny Wallace is an exclusive contest for Federated Car Care Center members.

Shop Owner Sees Major Shift in Industry Over Last Five Years

Jay Thatcher, owner of Thatcher’s Auto Center is Superior, WI, says his customers now demand more dependability, performance and fuel efficiency from their vehicles. The shop currently does about 70 percent maintenance and 30 percent repair work. Five to 10 years ago, it was mostly repair work. “Customers have discovered that if they maintain a vehicle today it will go and go. It also costs less over the life of the vehicle to keep it well maintained than to repair it,” Thatcher told a local reporter.

MACS Offers Webinar for Section 609 Certification Test Preparation

Auto repair technicians who need to obtain their Section 609 certification and would like to attend a live, instructor-led class can do so via the internet on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 11 a.m. EDT. The approximately 90-minute live webinar will give an overview of the Section 609 requirements. After viewing the webinar, viewers can take the test and mail it back to MACS headquarters.

New Motorist Assurance Program Video Touts Benefits of Using ‘The MAP Process’

The Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) and Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) have issued a new informational video to better inform regulators, industry leaders and consumers of the benefits of “The MAP Process” when dealing with automotive repairs.

Identify the Right Parts for Any Performance Application By Using Federal-Mogul’s www.FMe-cat.com Electronic Catalog

Federal-Mogul Corporation has launched a dynamic, next-generation electronic catalog – available at www.FMe-cat.com – to help performance engine builders, enthusiasts and other customers find high-quality parts for virtually any automotive, performance or marine application.

Federal-Mogul Adds Brake Pad Coverage with Wagner ThermoQuiet Ceramic Pads for 2011 Ford Mustang

The latest expansion of Wagner coverage includes premium ThermoQuiet Ceramic front (#QC1464) and rear (#QC1465) pad sets for the 2011 Mustang, offered with complete hardware kits.

Federated Car Care Presenting Sponsor of Five ARCA Races in 2011

As part of its increased presence in ARCA racing in 2011, Federated Car Care will be the presenting sponsor of five ARCA races this season.