Federated Member Hovis Auto and Truck Supply Holds Annual Customer Appreciation Day
Federated member Hovis Auto and Truck Supply recently held its annual customer appreciation celebration at its distribution center facility in Mercer, PA.
Opinion: ASE Certification Is a Matter of Common Sense
Gary Goms discusses the importance of ASE certification to set the bar in a way that mere training and education cannot.
New Jersey Association at Odds with Governor Over Safety Inspections
The N.J. Gasoline, C-Store and Automotive Association is upset with Governor Chris Christie over the state’s decision to eliminate vehicle safety inspections.
Getting ‘Green:’ Reduce, Reuse, Recycle To Reignite Your Business
By now it’s evident that the whole ‘green’ movement is more than just a fad. In fact, successful businesses everywhere have
adapted their operations to cater to consumers who are looking
for more environmentally friendly products and services.
Exclusive Excellence: Exclusively Bimmers Banks On Its Solid Reputation
Dennis Walczuk’s Exclusively Bimmers shop in the Charleston, SC, suburb of Mount Pleasant is a far cry from “the dungeon” that was the back office at the independent repair facility’s previous location. While Walczuk admits the old shop’s less-than-ideal setting definitely lost him a customer or two, he knows that the current facility on Lansing Drive has the opposite effect.
Executive Interview: Rusty Bishop- CEO, Federated Auto Parts
Rusty Bishop began his career in the automotive aftermarket 38 years ago when he joined Fisher Auto Parts, where he held a number of positions in warehouse and jobber store management and also served as a director of the company. In 1985, Bishop co-founded Federated Auto Parts Distributors, a program marketing group for major warehouse distributors.
Outsider Interview: Jim Ruggles, Sr., Bicycle Shop Owner
Albert Einstein once said, “Life is like riding a bicycle, in order to keep your balance, you must keep moving.” The same can be said for any business, especially automotive repair. If an automotive repair shop does not stay current and grow, it is at risk of going off track and failing.
Tap Into the Power of Collaboration to Grow Your Business
When it comes to making business decisions, going it alone can be a recipe for disaster for automotive repair shop owners. The world is more complex than ever. To make smarter choices for your business, you would do well to tap into the knowledge and experience of others. In Part 1 of this two-part article, I’ll discuss why collaboration is essential to your business. “We all learn from experience, but it does not have to be your own.”
Is Profit Sharing Right for Your Business?
If you’re looking for a way to give your employees a bigger stake in the company, fund their retirement plans or regulate year-end bonuses, a profit-sharing program might be the solution for you.
Schneider’s Automotive: Rich in Heritage, Quality and Service Excellence
Running a successful shop with a 44-year heritage doesn’t
happen by accident. It takes a lot of hard work and doing
a lot of the right things. Operating out of its Simi Valley
location since 1980, and in Santa Monica 14 years before
that, Schneider’s Automotive is one exemplary shop.