Auto Care Association Releases Tools, Equipment Purchasing Trends Study
The Auto Care Association’s 2015 Digital Tool and Equipment Purchasing Trends study covers the decision-maker’s utilization of the Internet as a tool and equipment purchasing medium. The report provides insight into overall factors that influence tool purchasing decisions, online tool and equipment purchasing experiences and the type of tools and equipment planned for future purchases,
Aftermarket Expected to Grow 3.6% Annually
The “2015 Joint Channel Forecast Model,” a study commissioned by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association and the Auto Care Association, predicts the U.S. automotive aftermarket is expected to grow at an annual rate of 3.6%. According to the forecast, aftermarket sales are expected to grow from $246.7 billion in 2014 to $284.3 billion in 2018.
Auto Care Association Unveils Report, Attends Industry Forum
The Auto Care Association unveiled its first-ever annual State of the Auto Care Industry Report during the inaugural State of the Auto Care Industry Forum at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The event was attended by policymakers and regulators as well as automotive-related association leaders and businesses, the Auto Care Association said. “The overwhelming feedback
Telematics: Closed Loop or Open Range for Tire Dealers?
Imagine you could save your customers time, money and frustration all while earning their loyalty and adding to your shop’s bottom line. Instead of trying to convince a mistrusting customer that his or her vehicle needs important maintenance work based on a mileage estimate programmed into your CRM software, imagine knowing to the exact mile
Auto Care Association Partner to Provide Members HR Savings
The Auto Care Association has announced a partnership with Oasis Outsourcing to provide a human resources member benefit. Oasis is offering Auto Care Association members exclusive savings in employee benefits, human resources support, payroll administration and risk management, according to the association. “The Auto Care Association is a member-focused organization and the impetus for this
Fitment Provider DriveRight Joins Auto Care Association
Global wheel and tire data supplier DriveRight has joined the Auto Care Association. Based in Germany, DriveRight collects fitment data on more than 50,000 different vehicle makes and models, including OE tire and wheel sizes, offset, PCD and wheel fastener requirements. Its data sets support some 8,000 customer websites and is used internationally by Amazon,
Schmatz Announces Retirement
Auto Care Association President and CEO Kathleen Schmatz will retire at the end of this year. Schmatz, who joined the association in 2002 and was named president and CEO in 2004, announced today that she will retire, effective Dec. 31, 2015. Prior to joining the association, Schmatz spent 30 years with Babcox Media, publisher of
Auto Care Association Launches Program for Military Vets
The Auto Care Association has launched a program to help transitioning military veterans find jobs in the auto care industry. The program, Operation Auto Care, was created alongside the Wyakin Warrior Foundation and Easter Seals Dixon Center. “The auto care industry has a long record of engagement and success by veterans,” said Kathleen Schmatz, president
Auto Care Association Releases E-Tailing Brief
The Auto Care Association has released the first in a series of E-Tailing Insights, detailing the expanding trend of online retailing. E-tailing, according to the association, is the fastest-growing retail sector in the auto care industry. The E-Tailing Insights series combines research perspectives on the critical online purchasing trends in the auto care industry and
Auto Care Association Launches Careers Website
The Auto Care Association has launched a careers website, autocarecareers.org, to educate young people about, and attract them to, careers in the auto care industry. The association encourages member companies to link to the new site and use it as a resource in recruitment efforts. Members are also encouraged to download and print the factsheets
YANG Presents Social Media Webinar
The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG), part of the Auto Care Association, is hosting a free webinar, “When Business Meets Social: Using Social Media for Business Success” on Jan. 15, 2015, from 3 to 4 p.m. Presented by Arfa Syed, the digital and social media manager for the Auto Care Association, the webinar will
Senator Asks FTC to Clarify Magnuson-Moss Warranty Interpretation
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has asked the Federal Trade Commission to clarify its interpretation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act in an Oct. 21 letter. “Many motorists may have been led to believe…that going to a local repair shop or using a different manufacturer’s parts could void a car’s warranty,” he wrote. He said manufacturers