Auto Care Association Unveils First-Ever State Of The Auto Care Industry Report At Inaugural Industry Forum In Washington, DC
The Auto Care Association unveiled its first-ever annual State of the Auto Care Industry Report at the inaugural State of the Auto Care Industry Forum at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Mary DellaValle, editor of Shop Owner, was at the event in Washington on April 29. She collected the following key takeways from presenters.
Auto Care Association Launches Operation Auto Care Veterans’ Program
The Auto Care Association has launched Operation Auto Care, a new program developed to help address the industry’s need for a new pool of talented employees. Driven by the association’s Education Committee industry career initiative, the program will connect transitioning military veterans with jobs in the auto care industry.
Auto Care Association CEO Kathleen Schmatz To Retire In December 2015
Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO, Auto Care Association, recently announced her plans to retire, effective Dec. 31, 2015. Schmatz joined the association in 2002, and was named president and CEO on Jan. 1, 2004 after 30 years with Babcox Media.
Auto Care Association, AWDA Launch Auto Care Internship Scholarship Fund
The Auto Care Association, in partnership with its Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) segment, has launched a new Auto Care Internship Scholarship fund. This program will provide financial support for students pursuing internships across the country to gain valuable, real-world education in a variety of auto care industry careers.
Senator Urges FTC To Take Action Against Carmakers’ Misleading Warranty Tactics
Echoing the long-standing contention by the Auto Care Association that automakers mislead consumers into wrongfully believing that servicing their vehicles outside dealerships might void warranties, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) has assailed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about its lack of urgency in clarifying its interpretation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
E-Tailing Study Reveals That Professional Technicians Make More Online Parts Purchases Than Consumers/DIYers
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the largest portion of the online purchasing, or e-tailing, market for replacement parts is the professional technician segment, according to “E-Tailing in the Automotive Aftermarket,” a new report from the Auto Care Association. In addition, professional technicians purchase a slightly different mix of products, compared to the consumer/DIY portion, which results in a higher dollar volume.
2014 Auto Care Association Head Of The Class Award Winners Announced
The Auto Care Association has announced the recipients of its 2014 Head of the Class Award, honoring eight auto care industry companies that continually invest in employee education and training. The award is administered by the Auto Care Association Education Committee on behalf of the association, and was created to highlight and recognize companies that continually invest in employee education and training.
