Year-end Wrap-Up
I generally dislike those year-end articles in business magazines that try to wrap up everything that occurred in the entire year into one neat little 1,000-word essay. But this has been a unique year for many of us and I think I’ll make an exception this time and wrap it up. But I’m going to
Fuel Pump Manufacturers Group Launches New Internet Resource for Technicians
A new tool is available to professional technicians to assist them in diagnosing and repairing fuel delivery systems. The Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council (FPMC) recently launched its new website. The new FPMC website provides professional technicians with information and education about the latest trends in fuel system diagnosis and repair ….
Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council Addresses Training and Education Issues
As the Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council (FPMC) strives to better provide professional technicians with the resources, tools and information to more effectively diagnose and service automotive fuel systems, we asked the latest incoming co-chairman of the council about their upcoming plans for the group ….
AAPEX Reports Strong Exhibitor Registrations
Despite rising energy prices and an overall sluggish economy, the aftermarket industry is still bullish on its annual trade show – the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), November 4-6 the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, NV. Show organizers report strong exhibitor registrations, slightly exceeding the same time last year ….
News Update: Federated Recognizes Supplier Support During Federated 300 in Nashville
Federated enjoyed another successful day at the races at the annual Federated 300 held June 7 in Nashville, entertaining customers and recognizing supplier support during the festivities, according to Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. “The Federated 300 is a special event for over 1,200 Federated customers due, in part, to the efforts of
News Update: Pennzoil Offers Active Cleansing Motor Oil
Pennzoil has embarked upon a new brand strategy that makes strong claims about the oil’s ability to help keep a vehicle’s engine clean, and a clean engine’s connection to the driver. The bold new brand initiative is built around the theme of “Feel the Clean.” This new focus on Pennzoil’s active cleansing agents highlights the
CCPN Repair Shop Owners Dialogue with Manufacturers
Building on the productive dialogue between aftermarket manufacturers and repair shop owner members of the Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN) at the recent Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Vision Conference, a repair shop/manufacturer forum will be hosted by CCPN at the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association’s (AAIA) Spring Leadership Days, April 9-11, in ….
Carley’s Corner: Fuel Pump Warranty Returns Still an Issue
About a year ago, I attended a meeting of the Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council (FPMC) in Chicago. The members of FPMC are the companies who manufacture and supply fuel pumps to the aftermarket (as well as the auto makers). The purpose of the meeting was to address a serious problem that has been plaguing the
Tech Tip: Underneath is Often Overlooked – Check the Vehicle’s Chassis
Preventive maintenance typically implies looking under the vehicle’s hood; often, though, it’s the chassis underneath the vehicle that’s overlooked. According to the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), underperformed vehicle maintenance in the American automotive aftermarket industry is more than $50 billion annually.
2006 Underhood Service Repair Market Industry Profile
Welcome to the 2006 Underhood Service Repair Market Industry Profile, our in-depth report of the independent automotive repair market. This profile highlights many of the elements of doing business in today’s repair shops. The information presented is a good indicator to make short-term predictions about these shops. It’s also a fair yardstick to see how