A rare Lincoln Blackwood means a hunt for rare parts: The Road to AAPEX S2E3
To track down parts, Joe reconnects with a few aftermarket professionals who helped him restore a 33-year-old Cadillac Brougham for last year’s Road to AAPEX and scours the digital universe.
Check the Parts in the Box: Help Prevent Fraudulent Returns
You can take some easy steps to make returns less costly for suppliers. Sponsored by Continental Belts & Hose.
Automotive Aftermarket Grew 9.7% in 2022
The industry is expected to grow an additional 8.1% in 2023.
Move Aside ChatGPT: Tire Dealers Can Use Aftermarket AI Today
“AI disruption is coming.” Tire dealers hear this cautionary refrain as often as every other industry these days, as hype around ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies reaches fever pitch. There’s no denying that service centers of all kinds will be impacted by the AI revolution. But tire dealers face a host of pressuring challenges
Standard Motor Products Has Introduced 276 New Part Numbers This Year
New parts are for electric, hybrid, gasoline and diesel vehicles.
Auto Care Association Urges Nebraska Legislature to Let Consumers Choose Parts
If LB 782 were passed, consumers would be obligated to use newly manufactured OEM parts to repair their vehicles.
AMN Drivetime Welcomes Aftermarket Veteran Dave Caracci
Industry vet Dave Caracci says his training and education has come from the school of life.
State of Tire Service and the Aftermarket
Here we are at the beginning of the year – how did the industry do last year? What might we expect in 2023? Short answer: Despite continued challenges and uncertainty, the industry has continued to adapt and perform robustly while driving activity has resumed in aggregate. In this article, I touch on a variety of
Rotary Partners With TEXA, Debuts New ADAS Calibration System
Rotary, part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG), showcased its new mobile Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) solution as part of its “Serving the Shop” initiative at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The company also announced a new partnership with TEXA, a development and production manufacturer of diagnostic tools for the vehicle repair industry.
AAPEX Keynote Speakers Discuss Elections, State of Aftermarket
AAPEX 2022 kicked off Nov. 1 with a keynote discussion between political icon, James Carville, and political strategist, Karl Rove, who provided their points and counterpoints on this year’s midterm elections. The discussion was moderated by Ann Wilson, senior vice president of government affairs, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), and Lisa Foshee, senior vice
