Behind the Scenes
I can sympathize with anyone who has gone through a major renovation. It’s a lot of hard work, sweat equity that pays off when the last wall dries and the furniture is moved back in. That’s when the glow of self-satisfaction hits, and carries through every future conversation about how great the “new” house looks.
Smart Thinking: Putting Your TPMS Issues on ‘Manual’ Brings Automatic Returns
It happens every Christmas. A child gets a new toy or gadget, and theadult is challenged to build it regardless of the disclaimer, “SomeAssembly Required.” Then, every “smart” adult does the samething – he or she pitches the instructions and tackles the task ontheir own, sans detailed guidance. In the past, a similar scenewas sometimes
Right to Repair Law Not the Only Way: AIAMC
(David Adams, president of the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada) Much has been written and said about the issue that has become colloquially known as the “right to repair.”
Valvoline Offers Engine Life Guarantee
(Aftermnarketnews.com) Valvoline this week unveiled what it calls an “unprecedented” offer to motorists.
45 Years With Avon Tyres
Wiltshire tyre dealer Melksham Tyre Supplies is celebrating its 45th year in partnership with local tyre manufacturer Avon Tyres, offering promotional giveaways including Avon goody bags and jackets.
AMI Announces Board of Trustees
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) named the members of its 2009-2010 board of trustees, with George Witt, AAM, George Witt Service, Inc., Lincoln, Neb., re-elected as chairman and Freda Thompson, AAM, Ace Auto Body, Inc., Hartselle, Ala., re-elected as secretary.
An Ounce of Prevention: Selling TPMS Preventative Maintenance Boosts Bottom Line
Among several things, winter always drops unpleasant reminders of the many issues that can affect automobile and tire performance for the rest of the year. Tire pressure monitoring systems are just one of the more recent components whose operation can be adversely affected by winter’s wrath. As is common, these issues last well into spring
ASA Hosts Webinar on KPIs
Automotive Service Association is partnering with Mitchell1 and Automotive Service Leaders for an educational Webinar on ShopMeter, a free ASA benefit powered by Mitchell1.
2008 Readers’ Choice Awards Announced
(AftermarketNews.com) For 12 straight years, Brake & Front End, Counterman, ImportCar and Underhood Service magazines have recognized the advertisers that are the foremost communicators in the industry with their annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
New ASA Benefit Tracks Shop KPIs
Automotive Service Association (ASA) has added a member benefit that places key performance indicator (KPI) data at the fingertips of today’s service business owner.