Auto Care Association Says Alibaba Is A Notorious Market For Counterfeit Auto Parts
The Auto Care Association submitted comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in response to member complaints regarding the proliferation of online supply chains based in China that allow the online distribution of counterfeit parts.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Announces MyPlace4Parts ‘Give ‘Em Hellcat’ Sweepstakes Winner
The grand prize – a 2015 Dodge Hellcat Challenger and a check for $18,000 – was awarded to Andrew Langello, co-owner of Treasure Coast Automotive in Vero Beach, Florida.
Busting Digital Myths
Today’s consumers are more informed than ever before. They seek information throughout the purchase process and this, in turn, drives their use of smartphones and their consumption of online information. While this comes as no surprise, there is a deeper connection: opportunities exist for savvy business owners who find ways to take advantage of this behavior.
Registration Now Open For 14 University Of The Aftermarket Online Courses For Industry Professionals
Registration is now open for 14 University of the Aftermarket online courses covering a variety of business and aftermarket topics. Sessions begin either on Jan. 9 or March 13, 2017, depending on the chosen course.
Aaron’s Repair Center Wins A $50,000 Shop Makeover In The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance’s Garage Overhaul Promotion
The Whitefield, New Hampshire, shop is the second winner in the Alliance’s spring sweepstakes.
Connect, Collaborate And Create At 2016 AASA Technology Conference
Aftermarket professionals will gather at the conference to discuss major emerging technology trends, compare ideas, develop connections with the leading technology executives in the aftermarket and gain strategies to seize opportunities in technology developments.
Investing In The Digital World
Going online for any service is the new norm with almost every consumer owning a smartphone. With today’s technology, information can be accessed almost anywhere, making a major purchasing or scheduling decision a click away. Searching the Web for repair shops and tire dealers is gaining momentum, making a functioning and user-friendly website more important than ever for your shop’s livelihood.
ACDelco’s Robert Sanford Executive Interview
Robert Sanford is responsible for ACDelco’s business strategies and overall performance. He joined GM in 1982 and has served in a variety of service, sales, aftersales and management roles with the company.
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.
New ACDelco CONNECTION Better Links Shops With Parts, Info
ACDelco says it believes finding the right parts to fix customers’ cars – and the technical and business support to do so – should be quick and easy. The new ACDelco CONNECTION, which replaces WIP, is an online parts catalog and stand-alone ordering system for parts sales that also incorporates the latest trade news, business know-how and an opportunity to share trade tips with peers.
