What scares drivers most is when a brake noise suddenly appears. As the noise gets louder, they’re more likely to take notice and schedule an appointment.
Tire Review’s Maddie Winer explains why brakes make noise, from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio at Babcox Media.
Jerry Conroy shares insights into his career trajectory, the evolving landscape of the company’s aftermarket operations, and its commitment to innovation and sustainability.
In this episode of AMN Drivetime, Bill Babcox is joined by Jerry Conroy, vice president USA and Canada, Automotive Aftermarket for Schaeffler. Conroy shared insights into his career trajectory, mentorship experiences, and the evolving landscape of aftermarket operations.
Conroy’s journey into the aftermarket began during his college years. He stumbled upon an internship at Bendix, a commercial vehicle supplier based in Elyria, Ohio—his hometown. Little did he know that this opportunity would kickstart a career spanning 17 years at Bendix, and later transition into a leadership role at Schaeffler in the automotive aftermarket.
In Part I of this interview, Dan discusses successfully bridging the worlds of tires and golf balls into one premium branding experience.
Hiring a marketing firm won’t automatically bring in more business – it can lose you money if you don’t take proper steps.
We learn about sustainability strategies and new products, drive a Freightliner all-electric eCascadia Class 8 truck, and take a few hot laps around the track.
The LT segment is complex, with different customer priorities and use cases to consider.
In this role, he will oversee all of material handling, port, earthmoving and agriculture tire business in the United States and Canada.
John Cox, head of retread truck tires Americas, discusses retread market trends in 2024 and the importance of tire dealers advising their fleet customers on the benefits of retreading.
Focus on tool positioning, try not to block the signal, avoid RF clashing and double-check the make, model, year and frequency.
AI has been around in the aftermarket for over 20 years, making life easier for techs and shop owners without ever threatening their jobs.
