Directions: Performance Review
As we close out 2012, it’s time to take a few minutes and look back at how your shop performed this year. Did your profitability go up, stay the same or go down this year? We’re hoping it increased for you, and we are expecting better times ahead as we look into the Do It For Me (DIFM) market in 2013.
Gabriel Celebrates 40-Year Anniversary Of Its Chickasha, Okla., Facility
The Original Gabriel (Ride Control, LLC) recently marked the 40-year anniversary of its Chickasha, Okla., facility on November 6, 2012. The company celebrated its long, loyal and rewarding relationship with the city, its people and Oklahoma at an event held in the newly renovated manufacturing facility offices.
ALLDATA Celebrates 25 Years
ALLDATA is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The electronic automotive repair information industry was created with the founding of ALLDATA by a visionary team led by Rod Georgiu. Since its inception, the company has been headquartered in Elk Grove, CA. In 1996, ALLDATA was purchased by AutoZone to complement its growing professional auto parts business.
Expanded Integration with Parts Catalogs Drives Increased Customer Satisfaction, ALLDATA Reports
ALLDATA is reporting increased customer satisfaction thanks to some recent updates to its shop management system, ALLDATA Manage.
Coni-Seal and DSPCon Prognostics to Revolutionize Automotive Maintenance with IntelligentParts Forecasting System
Coni-Seal and DSPCon Prognostics have teamed to announce an initiative focused on bringing peace of mind to drivers and their families. The IntelligentParts Forecasting System, a joint effort of both companies, embeds sophisticated technology into any type of moving vehicle. The technology can predict potential points of failure and notify drivers before a situation becomes worse.
Registration is Now Open for Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Convention and Trade Show
Registration is now open for MACS-I-MIZE YOUR OPPORTUNITIES for SUCCESS, the 31st annual Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) convention and trade show. 2011 has brought together an exciting collaboration between MACS and long-time training partner Automotive Video Inc. (AVI). Training is pricelessly valuable, but the training at this convention is priced at an amazing value.
Car Care Council Enhances Online Directory of Repair Shops and Parts Stores
In an effort to provide a more extensive, up-to-date directory of repair shops and parts stores throughout the country for consumers to access, the Car Care Council has expanded its “Find-a-Shop” and “Find-a-Store” online resource.
Technicians Set Own Hourly Rate at Milwaukee Repair Shop
At Hands-on Garage in Milwaukee, WI, technicians sign on as independent contractors and set their own hourly rates. Each technician is required to incorporate as a business and purchase insurance. The shop is equipped with diagnostic equipment and tools.
NAPA Stores to Stock Green Grease Products
NAPA AUTO PARTS Stores recently announced that they now have available Green Grease.
Management: The Roads are Full of Potential Customers
In June, a survey sponsored by CarMD.com Corp. and conducted by Harris Interactive, showed that 10% of U.S. drivers who drive a car, light truck, SUV or minivan model year 1981 to present are currently driving with their "Check Engine" light on. Add to the fact that there are about 240 million cars and light trucks on U.S. roads – meaning nearly 24 million vehicles are in ….