Memorial Scholarship Fund Established for Larry W. McCurdy
Affinia Group Inc. has established a memorial scholarship fund through the University of the Aftermarket Foundation in memory of Larry W. McCurdy, a long-time leader in the industry and Chairman of the Affinia Board of Directors beginning with the company’s inception in 2004.
ASE Computer-Based Testing Registration Ends August 16
ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) offers many of its most popular tests in computer-based format at more than 200 secure test center locations. The testing window runs until August 23 and includes evenings and weekends, but available seats are filling up quickly.
Brochure Alerts Motorists to Importance of Diagnostics in Vehicle Operation and Performance
Bosch has released an informative brochure intended to help the motorist understand automotive diagnostics and vehicle flash reprogramming, how they work and why they are very important when servicing most vehicles.
Employee Retention is Key to Continued Success
Companies that build and maintain a superior workforce will have a long-term competitive advantage in their marketplaces. Here are some strategies for doing just that.
Federated Member Berg Auto Supply Opens New Location
Federated member Berg Auto Supply recently held a grand opening ceremony on July 28 for its new location in West Fargo, ND. As part of the grand opening festivities, Berg also held its annual customer appreciation day.
Are Fewer Independent Shops Able to Service Today’s Vehicles?
Independent repair shop owners in the Bradenton, FL, area are concerned that vehicle owners will soon be forced to take their vehicles back to the dealerships because independent shops will no longer being able to service today’s high-tech vehicles. One shop owner estimates that he already sends 10 percent of his customers back to dealerships.
Marcos Ambrose Crew Chief Frank Kerr Wins MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ Award at Watkins Glen
Frank Kerr, crew chief for Marcos Ambrose and the #47 Little Debbie Toyota, won the NASCAR MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award Sunday after Ambrose captured his first top-five finish of the year in the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen (NY) International.
AMI Accepting Applications for Six Scholarships
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) is accepting applications for the following six scholarships to be awarded this year: the Emil Stanley Merit Award, the BodyShop Business Magazine Scholarship, the Gale Westerlund/Richard Cossette Memorial Scholarship, the Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship, the Automotive Video Inc. (AVI) Educational Scholarship and the Zurich “High Octane” Scholarship.
Don’t Close the Sale – Open the Relationship
Extensive consumer research has proven that there’s a direct link between positive customer experiences and greater sales results and reveal that when there’s a disconnect between the way businesses go about selling their products and the way consumers want to buy them, sales results suffer.
Bosch Supports BSC Shops with Training, Technical and Product Support
Independent repair shops that participate in the Bosch Service Center (BSC) program have access to an impressive array of technical, training, and marketing support programs that can boost their business and bottom line. Through the BSC program, Bosch helps member shops keep up with the latest technology found in domestic, Asian and European vehicles.