Replacement Parts Cost Influencing Auto Purchase Decisions, Says Survey By AutoMD.com
The majority of survey participants are opting for a pre-owned vehicle, with three-quarters saying that their purchase decision would be influenced by the cost of replacement parts.
ACDelco, Shops Provide Free Repairs To Families In Need
During a National Day of Service during the week of May 11, ACDelco’s independent Professional Service Center program participants partnered with the GM Foundation, Safe Kids Worldwide and local charities to help families in need to repair their vehicles in 17 cities.
MACS Introduces 3-Part Webinar Series On Mobile A/C Best Practices
MACS has taken the industry-standard mobile A/C training seminar and broken it down into three core components: How mobile A/C works, testing and troubleshooting, and best practice repair methods.
University Of The Aftermarket Opens Registration For The 2016-’17 Leadership 2.0 Class
The next generation of motor vehicle aftermarket leaders will gather at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan, in late August for the start of the University of the Aftermarket’s Leadership 2.0 class. Now in its 22nd year, Leadership 2.0 aims to develop future aftermarket industry leaders through a unique post-graduate style, collaborative education program.
ACDelco Marks A Century Of Aftermarket Leadership
ACDelco is celebrating its 100th birthday not only by reflecting on its deep heritage, but planning its future as the automotive industry continues to evolve.
ASA To Hold Third Annual Vehicle Safety Inspection Forum In Texas
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) will hold the third Vehicle Safety Inspection Forum on Oct. 19 in Houston. The purpose of the forum is to bring together shop owners, industry leaders and policymakers to discuss the importance of periodic motor vehicle inspection (PMVI) programs and what can be done to protect these programs.
Bosch Expands Aftermarket Product Lines With 24 New Part Numbers
Robert Bosch LLC has announced the addition of 24 new SKUs in the month of May to its aftermarket product lineup. Additions were made to the braking, engine management sensor, spark plug and rotating machines product lines.
AMI Accepting Applications For The $1,000 Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship
The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) is accepting applications for the annual $1,000 Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship. AMi, in conjunction with Babcox Media, established the scholarship, which is awarded to an Automotive Service Association (ASA) Mechanical Division member who strives to be, or is presently working, in a management capacity.
AASP-MN Awards $14,000 In Scholarships To Automotive Students
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) awarded $14,000 in scholarships to help post-secondary automotive students pay for tuition during the 2016-’17 school year. The scholarships are in the amount of $1,000 per student and were made possible by a successful fundraising drive within the AASP-MN membership, as well as a generous donation from the Minnesota State I-CAR Committee.
Auto Care Association Creating Telematics Education Campaign
The campaign’s goal is to raise the awareness of the implications of access to vehicle diagnostic data to vehicle owners and the auto care industry.
YANG Hosting 3 Regional Meet-Ups In June
These local events are part of the YANG Regional Meet-Up program, which was launched in June 2015. All young professionals, both members and non-members, under the age of 40 in the industry are encouraged to attend.
AMi Accepting Applications For $1,000 Arrowhead Automotive Aftermarket ‘High Octane’ Scholarship
The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) is accepting applications for the $1,000 Arrowhead Automotive Aftermarket “High Octane” Scholarship. AMi, in conjunction with Arrowhead Automotive Aftermarket, established the scholarship, which recognizes an Automotive Service Association (ASA) Mechanical Division member who strives to be, or is presently working, in a management capacity.