Five Firestone Locations Named Green Businesses
The Automotive Service Association of Arizona has certified five Firestone Complete Auto Care lcoations as “green shops” through its voluntary Green Business Automotive Program, administered in conjunction with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
Advanced Hybrid Classes Come to Chesapeake Bay Area
The Chesapeake Automotive Business Association (CABA) has contracted to bring nationally-acclaimed hybrid vehicle tech guru Craig Van Batenburg to the Chesapeake Bay area to present classes on Dec. 4 and Dec. 6.
AAIA Town Hall to Look at Rising Fuel Cost Impact
A panel of industry experts will analyze the current and future impact of rising fuel costs on the aftermarket industry at this year’s AAIA Town Hall breakfast program in Las Vegas, Nev.
SEMA Awards 93 Scholarships
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is awarding 93 students more than $130,000 in scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year.
More Green for Green
Within hours of each other, a carmaker group and a car dealer group announced “green” initiatives.
Learning Curve: Training Still a Key Issue in TPMS Service, Multiple Options Exist
TPMS has many unresolved issues, and most tire dealers have dealt with the problems in various ways. However, one of the most common concerns these days still involves training. The Tire Industry Association has done an admirable job taking the lead in this area, and even recently released the Spanish version of its 200-Level TPMS
ASA Adds Motor Information Systems as Benefit
Automotive Service Association (ASA) added Motor Information Systems, a supplier of automotive diagnostic and service information, as a member benefit provider.
How Safe Is Your Shop?
When I started asking dealers that question, the answers that I got were all across the board. Most answers usually started with a "yes," but after some discussion its ometimes changed to an "I think so." Finally, after digging a bit more, the response moved to an "I don’t really know." This could be a
Web Site Launched for Top Shop Awards
Building on the success of its first Top Shop Awards program last year, Tire Review and presenting sponsor Ammco/Coats launched a new Web site dedicated to all aspects of the prestigious North American tire dealer awards program.
Playing For Keeps: Incentive Programs Make Finding, Keeping Employees Simpler
Retaining Good Employees is Hard. Finding New Ones is Harder. Creating Incentives Can Make It All a Lot Easier. In attracting and training qualified new employees, you may be overlooking a valuable resource that you already have in your arsenal: your current staff. In today’s competitive marketplace, retaining current employees is key to the success