Car Care Council Hosting Largest-Ever Vehicle Check-Up Event
The largest-ever consumer vehicle check-up event will be hosted by the Car Care Council in conjunction with the 49th Annual Northwood University International Auto Show this October in Midland, MI.
Editor’s Notebook: Preventive Maintenance Equals Safety, Dependability And Road Readiness
With gas prices falling and consumers more likely now than a year ago to be taking driving trips and vacations, there’s no better time than during the summer months to promote preventive maintenance services at your shop, to get your customers’ vehicles “road ready.”
Growing Your Sales During Uncertain Times: Help Your Customers Make The Most Of This Maintenance-Friendly Climate
Here in the U.S., we have seen the stock market taking some wild swings, our economy is shaky at best, we are coming into an election year, and there is little certainty regarding what the future holds. Unfortunately, it’s during these times of uncertainty when most service advisors fall into the trap of telling themselves that their customers are concerned about their own economic futures, and are reluctant to put any money into their vehicles, which is why sales are down.
New A/C Machine Requirements For R-1234yf And Hybrid Vehicles
In case you haven’t heard, there is a new refrigerant coming called R-1234yf. The claims are it’s a much lower greenhouse gas than R-134a. As a shop owner who’s trying to stay ahead of the curve, I need to know what service equipment is needed, when it is needed and what it will cost.
Consumer Reports Says 40 Percent Of Drivers Delay Automotive Maintenance
According to a recent Consumer Reports poll, 40 percent of respondents involved in repair decisions stated they are postponing car maintenance or repairs on their primary vehicle.
AASA Automotive Aftermarket Status Report Shows Unperformed Maintenance Grew by $8 Billion in 2010
The rate of unperformed and underperformed maintenance in the United States grew to $62 billion in 2010 compared to $54 billion the previous year, according to the recently released “AASA Automotive Aftermarket Status Report 2012,” published annually by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA).
Executive Interview: Matt Webster, Vice President of Global Business Development and Marketing, Vehicle Service Group (VSG)
For more than 25 years, Matt Webster has led the charge to market Rotary Lift and other Vehicle Service Group (VSG) brand products. As vice president of global business development and marketing, Webster has traveled the world researching global vehicle service markets and setting up sales organizations for VSG’s eight vehicle lifting and collision repair brands, including Rotary Lift, Revolution Lift, Forward Lift and Chief Automotive Technologies.
Executive Interview: Jim Dirksen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, North and South America, Vehicle Service Group (VSG)
Vehicle Service Group (VSG) comprises eight major vehicle lifting and collision repair brands, including Rotary Lift, Revolution Lift, Forward Lift and Chief Automotive Technologies. As vice president of sales and marketing, Jim Dirksen leads the teams that promote and sell all of VSG’s lift brands throughout North and South America.
ASA Pushes Vehicle Safety Inspection Programs on Capitol Hill
Automotive Service Association (ASA) leaders met recently with key members of Congress and congressional staff to discuss the importance of vehicle safety inspection programs.
Business Maintenance for Peak Performance: Internal Analysis will Rev Up Your Business, Part 1
From my experience, cars and companies have a lot in
common when it comes to keeping them running smoothly
and achieving top performance. The owner’s manual for any business is the strategic plan that has been developed. The
gauges are the financial reports that are generated on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis.