Auto Care From A Male Perspective
Shops, and the industry as a whole, need to be more savvy about marketing and PR. Most shops have a heart of gold and perform miracles on their customers’ vehicles. The media needs to know about it.
BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY Named A 2017 Future 50 Award Winner
For the second year running, BOLT ON has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Greater Philadelphia region.
Multi Parts Announces SPARK2016 Guiding Lights
Multi Parts has announced the SPARK2016 Guiding Lights. The group of 23 aftermarket professionals is partnering with Multi Parts as part of this year’s SPARK Initiative. The Guiding Lights will provide students with access and insight into the industry’s largest gathering, AAPEX 2016, being held Nov. 1-3, in Las Vegas. “SPARK doesn’t happen without these
Pennsylvania Bill Incorporates Recall Checks Into Safety Inspections
Pennsylvania House Bill (HB) 2297 would require state vehicle safety inspections to include a review of any potential safety recalls using the vehicle’s VIN number and notify the owner or driver of the vehicle if the vehicle is subject to a recall.
Akebono Brake Corporation Names New President and CEO
Akebono Brake Corporation has announced the appointment of a new president and CEO, effective immediately. He will succeed interim president and CEO Kanji Miyajima.
PartsTech Adds New Brands To E-Commerce Platform
Cambridge-based PartsTech Inc., a provider of next-generation e-commerce technology for repair shops, recently announced that users will now have access to more than 550 brands and 2.2 million part numbers through the PartsTech auto parts ordering system. The latest brands joining the PartsTech catalog include: • Gates • Mann Filters • OSC • Parts Master
ASA To Host Training In Orlando For Service Repair Professionals
The Automotive Service Association has announced a series of regional training programs for technicians, service writers, managers and shop owners. The first event will take place February 26 – 27, 2016 in Orlando, Florida, at the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel with the support of ASA Florida.
WORLDPAC Fantastic Voyage V Cruise Sails The Hawaiian Islands
WORLDPAC’s biennial Fantastic Voyage customer cruise sailed the magnificent Hawaiian Islands, from one exotic island to the next, enjoying the tropical ocean breezes of four different islands. More than 1,400 WORLDPAC customers and VIP guests joined an elite group of suppliers and the WORLDPAC sales and management team for eight days of relaxation, adventure and
U.S. House Committee Holds Hearing On Vehicle Safety
Spurred by the recent spate of major recalls, as well as continued development of new vehicle technologies, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade recently held a hearing titled, “Examining Ways to Improve Vehicle and Roadway Safety.” During the hearing, members addressed a legislative staff discussion draft that
Preferred Automotive: Business Growth Through Education, Customer Service
Preferred Automotive Specialists, Inc. is proof positive that business growth doesn’t have to mean sacrificing customer service. Tom Palermo, who serves as the general manager of the Jenkintown, PA, shop, has been able to expand his fleet customer base while continuing to maintain the personal, one-on-one relationship with regular customers. “We are the ‘one-stop shop,’