The Futuremarket Of The Aftermarket: The Impact Of Tomorrow’s Technology Today
In his upcoming AASA Technology Conference keynote address, Paul Golata of Mouser Electronics will take attendees on a ride to prepare for the breakneck speed of technological changes. Following the Technology Conference, AASA will debut a new event on Wednesday, Oct. 3: AASA Aftermarket Mobility Innovation.
45 Technicians Honored At ASE Annual Meeting
Thirty-four different companies from both the OEM and aftermarket segments sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the Auto, Truck, Collision and Parts categories, along with awards for automotive instructors.
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.
NACE | CARS Expands Expo Floor Plan To Meet Growing Demand
Significant exhibit space has been added to the NACE | CARS 2016 Expo floor plan to meet growing market demand. NACE | CARS meetings, co-located events and conference sessions are taking place Aug. 9-14 in Anaheim, California, and the expo will take place from Thursday through Friday, Aug. 11-12.
Auto Care Association Presents Technology Minute Videos
The Auto Care Association has released the first in a series of animated Technology Minute online videos about the association’s technology standards and best practices. The videos are aimed at fostering awareness and understanding of the standards by presenting individual 60-second videos in simple, approachable terms that are appropriate for multiple audiences, the association says.
Safari Ltd. Brings Environmental Responsibility To Automotive Repair
In an industry that is not often thought of as environmentally friendly, the owners of Safari Ltd. lead by example. During the past 10 years, Hugh and Kelly Phillips have endeavored to create an environmentally responsible and sustainable automotive repair shop in Grand Junction, CO.
NACE | CARS Announces Detroit Destination And Technical Tours
NACE | CARS has announced details for the destination tours in Detroit for 2015. These tours have been organized to provide attendees with the opportunity to visit some of Detroit’s historical venues, as well as gain firsthand insight into the original automotive plants through both docent-guided and self-guided tours.
[atc] AutoCenter: A Family Tradition Of Quality & Service Excellence
When brothers Chris and Brian Weeks purchased [atc] AutoCenter in Augusta, GA, back in October 1999, they did so knowing they needed to live up to the expectations set by the previous owners. This wasn’t just any business transaction – Chris and Brian purchased the shop from their father, Carl, and their uncles, Allen and Larry, upon their retirement in 1998.
Auto Care Association And ASE Recognize World Class Technicians
Of the more than 812,000 automotive technicians working in the United States, 22 outstanding individuals have qualified for the prestigious 2014 World Class Technician Award. The Auto Care Association and National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) work together to recognize these professional technicians who have tested and obtained ASE certification in 22 specialty areas during the 2013 test administrated by ASE.
Case Study: Overcoming Daunting Challenges Selling An Automotive Aftermarket Business
While every transfer of business ownership is unique, unforeseen challenges – in this case, a national business recession that resulted in decreased sales and complicated by environmental and family ownership issues – can cause the selling process to drag on for what seems like forever, to the frustration of all parties involved.
