AAPEX Online Training Focuses On European Vehicle Diagnostics
The AAPEX Repair Shop HQ Online Training Series continues in June with two free sessions geared toward shop owners, technicians and service advisors: “No Code Drivability Diagnostic Strategies For BMW, Mercedes and VW/Audi,” on Wednesday, June 15, and “Service Advisors: Customer Satisfaction Starts With Communication,” on Tuesday, June 28. The 45-minute sessions begin at 2 p.m. EDT.
AAPEX 2022 Announces Repair Shop HQ Onsite Training
AAPEX 2022 has announced the lineup of Repair Shop HQ technical and business management training for shop owners, service advisors and technicians. AAPEX relied on a panel of shop owners to select this year’s training sessions. The panel reviewed more than 150 submissions and identified training that would best equip service professionals with the skills
AAPEX 2022 Hosts Auto Value And Bumper to Bumper
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. and over 4,000 automotive professionals from Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper will attend AAPEX 2022 for face-to-face meetings with supplier channel partners to discuss products, service techniques and the future of the industry. AAPEX will take place Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Thursday, Nov. 3, at The Venetian Expo
AAPEX Repair Shop HQ Online Training to Address ADAS, Hiring
The AAPEX Repair Shop HQ Online Training Series continues at the end of May with one more free session: “Hiring and Retaining Great Employees,” on Monday, May 23. AAPEX says the 45-minute session begins at 2 p.m. EDT. To attend, shop personnel should register at AAPEX.com/webinar. All sessions will be recorded and available to anyone
What Does AAPEX Have to Do With Right to Repair?
Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey explains what the tire industry is up against, and what to truly expect in the battle for maintenance and repair data.
Tire Review, AAPEX Introduce Repair Shop HQ Series
AAPEX is introducing an eight-part Repair Shop HQ Webinar Series to provide important technical training and management content for shop owners and shop leaders. The free webinars, co-produced by Tire Review and Babcox Media sister publication Shop Owner, will be offered twice a month in April, May, June and September. You can replay the first
Top Trends in Today’s OE Wheels [Audio]
Let’s face it: Wheels are the outlandish sibling of the round, black tire. They come in different finishes, various pieces and types of colors. Tires and wheels are commodity items, but when your customer wants to customize the look of their vehicle, wheels are a great place to start, and offering the expertise of what’s
Top Trends in Today’s OE Wheel Market [Video]
Wheels, especially on high-performance vehicles, are often a part of any vehicle that stands out. They come in different finishes, with various pieces and in all types of colors. Let’s face it: They are the outlandish sibling of the round, black tire. Tires and wheels are commodity items, but when your customer wants to customize
Sun Auto: Doubling in Size in 2021, What’s Next for 2022
Private-equity-backed Sun Auto Tire & Service acquired 11 new automotive service brands last year and doubled in size. So, how did they do it? And what’s to credit for their growth? In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, presented by AAPEX 2022, we’re joined by Tony Puckett, the company’s CEO, to discuss Sun Auto’s growth to
Tony Puckett Breaks Down Sun Auto’s Record Growth [Video]
You may have heard of Sun Auto Tire & Service. The company, formerly known as GB Auto Service, started in 2017 and just last year, it had record growth, doubling in size after acquiring 11 new automotive service brands in 12 new states. Currently, the company, backed by private equity firm Leonard Green & Associates,
AAPEX 2022 Opens Call for Repair Shop HQ Training Sessions
AAPEX announced they are now accepting technical and business management training session proposals for this year’s education program in Repair Shop HQ. AAPEX 2022 will take place Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas. To submit proposals, trainers should visit AAPEX 2022 call
Akebono Announces AAPEX 2021 Trivia Contest Winners
The Akebono team presented visitors of their AAPEX booth in Las Vegas with trivia questions to test their knowledge of Akebono. The contest was designed to bring awareness to the companies 40-plus years of OEM, OES and aftermarket expertise in North America, and even challenge the company’s closest followers. “A special thanks for all that
