Miles Auto Service Wins Shop Makeover from Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
Fred White, owner/operator of Sewell, N.J.-based Miles Auto Service, was awarded a $50,000 shop makeover as part of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance “Garage Overhaul” Promotion. White is the first of two winners in the Alliance’s spring sweepstakes. The sweepstakes provides funds for exterior and interior cosmetic improvements, as well as a portion of funds
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Names Phillips VP of Sales
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has hired Jason Phillips as vice president of sales. Phillips, who most recently served as director of sales-corporate accounts for American Tire Distributors, has nearly 20 years of experience servicing national and regional automotive service retailers. In his new role, Phillips will act as the main corporate representative to all national
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Adds New Central American Shareholder
Triple A in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, has joined the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance as the group’s newest shareholder. “We are delighted to welcome Jeffrey Martinez, the president of Triple A and his entire team to the Alliance family,” said John R. Washbish, president and CEO of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. “His business epitomizes
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Focuses on Changing Industry at Forum
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance focused on the changing aftermarket at its annual Sales & Marketing Forum Sept. 17-19, at the Plaza Marriott in San Antonio. More than 60 marketing leaders representing more than 35 Alliance shareholders from the U.S., Canada and Mexico attended the event. The main session featured presentations on the Alliance’s “Service
Wix Recognized by Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
Wix Filters was recognized as the 2014 Outstanding Parts Master Vendor of the Year during the AutoValue Bumper to Bumper Channel Partner Awards. The award recognizes Wix as the overall outstanding major vendor and valued marketing partner in the success of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Awards is voted on
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance and Federal Mogul Brands To Give Away Custom Harley-Davidson
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance brands Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper are giving away two Sportster 1200 Custom Harley-Davidson motorcycles during the months of July and August. The sweepstakes is open to any customers of Auto Value or Bumper to Bumper stores who purchase either Perfect Stop by Wagner or Wagner ThermoQuiet friction. With every
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Chooses Federal-Mogul As Chanel Partner Of The Year
Shareholders with Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance selected Federal-Mogul’s vehicle components segment as its 2013 Channel Partner of the Year. This is the fifth time Federal-Mogul has been honored as the top manufacturer serving Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. The 2013 award is based on Federal-Mogul’s performance in several business areas, including product availability, customer support, training,
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Offers VIN Scan App
Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Parts Stores have released a vehicle identification number barcode scanning app to assist professional technicians find and acquire repair parts faster from their mobile device. The free app connects technicians to MyPlaceForParts, the eCommerce site available through Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper affiliates, and provides easy access to
Advanced Aftermarket Spark Plug from Bosch
The new Bosch Iridium spark plug employs OE design, material and manufacturing techniques to offer an advanced, long-life spark plug for modern high-tech engines, according to its maker. The spark plug features a continuous laser welded fine-wire iridium center electrode and a laser welded iridium-platinum inlaid, tapered ground electrode for top performance and durability.
Racing, Aftermarket Pioneer Wally Parks Dies
(Akron/Tire Review) NHRA founder Wally Parks died last week at the age of 94.