AAPEX To Host NASTF Fall 2015 General Meeting
AAPEX will host the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Fall 2015 General Meeting, featuring a session on “SAE J2534-1 v5.00: The Benefits for OEMs, Technicians and Tool Makers.” The NASTF meeting will take place from 1-4:30 p.m. PST on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Casanova Room 504 at the Venetian, with the J2534 session starting at 2:15 p.m.
Study: Consumers Do Not Understand Vehicle Safety Features
A new, one-of-its kind study from the University of Iowa found that a majority of drivers expressed uncertainty about how many potentially life-saving vehicle safety technologies work. The survey also showed that 40 percent of drivers report that their vehicles have acted or behaved in unexpected ways.
Bosch Adds 31 New Aftermarket Parts
Robert Bosch LLC has announced the addition of 31 new SKUs to several of its product lines in August. New SKUs have been added to Bosch Blue Disc brake pads, ignition coils, throttle bodies, premium oil filters, rotating machines, OE fine wire spark plugs, Aerotwin wiper blades and high-pressure, gasoline direct injection (GDI) fuel pumps.
SEMA Makes Friday More Valuable Than Ever
The industry is preparing for a busy and productive Friday at the 2015 SEMA Show, with interest and activities growing on the fourth and final day of the annual trade show taking place Tuesday-Friday, Nov. 3-6, in Las Vegas, NV.
MAHLE Aftermarket Introduces Nearly 60 New Part Numbers
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. introduced a total of 58 new part numbers in June for various types of bearings, gaskets, pistons, piston rings, filters and thermostats, now available for a range of light vehicle and heavy-duty applications.
Direct Mail Like A Pro
Direct mail can be a lethal weapon in the hunt for new customers or increased revenue – if it’s done right. Because it reaches into a customer’s home or place of business, direct mail almost always gets noticed. Here are a few tricks you can use to keep your direct mailer from hitting the trash can along with other “junk mail.”
Customer Loyalty To Vehicle Brands Spells Ongoing Maintenance Opportunities
Vehicle owners’ allegiance to brands should give us all something to cheer about. This is especially true for those of you who service import vehicles. Nine import nameplates – Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru and Volvo – are among the 13 brands that experienced 10-year highs in loyalty rates in Q1 2015, according to new research from IHS Automotive.
Vehicle Safety Inspections Highlight ASA’s Inaugural Service Repair Leadership Forum
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) hosted the first Service Repair Leadership Forum (SRLF) during NACE | CARS in July. The program included a segment on periodic motor vehicle inspections. Panelists addressed the challenges facing safety inspection programs across the United States, in addition to the benefits of strong programs in states such as Pennsylvania and Missouri.
A New Way To Learn: Bosch Xperience Mobile Tour Comes To Babcox
The Bosch Xperience Mobile Tour made a stop on Aug. 5 at Babcox Media. Editors were invited to experience the simulated virtual workshop, working through a series of real-world vehicle repair problems using Oculus Rift headset technology.
AAPEXedu To Address Impact Of Disruptive Technologies On Aftermarket
Several sessions in the AAPEXedu 2015 program will spotlight disruptive technologies impacting the automotive aftermarket and how businesses can stay ahead of the curve in the face of this unprecedented disruption.
Jim Butitta Joins Elite As Business Development Coach
Elite has announced that Jim Butitta, a past owner of six successful shops, has joined the company as its newest business development coach. In his new role, Butitta will utilize his 33 years of experience as a shop owner to provide 1-on-1 business building guidance to current shop owners throughout the U.S.
ACDelco Adds Free Online Diagnostics Courses
ACDelco has added three free online Techline Information System (TIS2Web) training courses to ACDelco TechConnect to support service professionals and independent shops that provide diagnostics and repair for General Motors (GM) vehicles.
