About Brake & Front End
BRAKE & FRONT END, founded in 1931, targets high-volume repair shops that derive a majorityof their revenue from under-the-car repairs. It is steeped in a tradition of excellence and delivering to the reader the best undercar information.
Shop owners turn to
BRAKE & FRONT END because the technical nature of the articles expands the capabilities of the master technicians, yet remains clear enough for less-experienced techs to understand. Articles feature the latest technical information on brake, chassis, exhaust, front end, transmission, front-wheel-drive and wheel alignment work.
BRAKE & FRONT END keeps the editorial fresh and relevant by maintaining close contact with its Editorial Advisory Board comprised of undercar shop owners, technicians and trainers.
Brake & Front End Staff
Jeff Stankard
Group Publisher
Jeff Stankard has been with Babcox since June 1999 and is responsible for Brake & Front End, ImportCar, Underhood Service, TechShop, Tomorrow’s Technician, Shop Owner and Servicio Automotriz magazines as well as the autocarepro:news e-newsletter. Prior to joining Babcox, Jeff spent 15 years with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
Jeff received his Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and his Master of Business Administration degree from The University of Akron.
Andrew Markel
Editor
Brake & Front End Editor Andrew Markel is an expert in undercar service and repair and has been with the magazine for more than 10 years. He is a technician and former service writer and holds several automotive certifications from ASE and aftermarket manufacturers, bringing a wealth of experience and practical knowledge to his position. Markel has produced many technical training and marketing pieces for many aftermarket manufacturers. Also, he helped to launch the first Spanish language magazine targeting technicians, and advises companies on how to interface with growing demographic. He has been quoted in several national media outlets including SmartMoney, CNN Money and Crain’s Business on various automotive repair topics. His current currently owns several collector cars including a 1967 Rambler American and 1974 Datsun 610.
About Babcox
Quality has always been a hallmark of Babcox Media. For more than 80 years, our commitment to bringing our readers and advertisers the highest level of quality publications has never wavered and continues to expand each year.
Babcox not only delivers nationally recognized, award-winning business-to-business magazines that cover virtually every aspect of the automotive aftermarket, but we also provide real-world solutions for even the most complex marketing communication issues.
Home to the industry’s most distinguished and respected magazines, Babcox is committed to journalistic integrity, influential reporting and superior design.
Each magazine is staffed by experienced, award-winning editors, writers and graphic designers – an extraordinary ensemble of talent unmatched by anyother automotive aftermarket publishing company.
Every issue of our magazines features targeted, compelling articles, perceptive commentary and insightful analysis that reflect our intimate knowledge of the industry – the kind of focused information our readers expect and use every day.
Babcox magazines feature the industry’shighest level of circulation quality. Our BPA-audited titles are targeted to the key decision-makers within their specific business segment, and are subject to strict annual audits to verify that they hit the mark.