ASA of Illinois Announces 2013 Chicago Automotive Networking (CAN) Conference
Shop owners, service writers, advanced and intermediate technicians, and automotive industry suppliers are encouraged to attend the 5th Annual Automotive Service Association of Illinois (ASA-Illinois) Chicago Automotive Networking (CAN) Conference, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 20, through Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont, IL. The CAN Conference, which draws industry
SACHS Clutch Brand Selected Co-Approved Clutch Vendor At Automotive Distribution Network
ZF Services LLC, the strategic aftermarket business unit of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, has announced that its SACHS clutch brand was recently selected as a Co-Approved Clutch Vendor to the Automotive Distribution Network (ADN).
Network To Award Bahamas Cruise, Other Prizes To Service Dealer Customers Of Parts Plus, Auto Pride
The Automotive Distribution Network’s 2013 summer sweepstakes will award a Bahamas cruise and hundreds of other prizes to service dealers who buy from participating Parts Plus and Auto Pride warehouse distributors and auto stores, according to Mike Lambert, president of the Network.
Successful 2013 APA Conference Delivers Networking Opportunities And Business-Building Tools, Awards Vendors
Automotive Parts Associates’ (APA) 32nd annual Shareholders’ & Manufacturers’ Conference, held March 14-16 in St. Augustine, FL, boasted 310 people in attendance, building on the momentum of last year’s successful event.
Philips Selected By Automotive Distribution Network To Provide The Latest In Automotive Lighting
Philips Automotive will begin offering its full line of automotive aftermarket lighting products, including premium headlight bulb upgrades and LED accessories, through the Automotive Distribution Network (ADN).
Tech Feature: Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus Topology
At the typical repair shop, six-year-old vehicles (and there are 184 million of them on the road today) are some of the most common vehicles driving into the bays. And, since these vehicles are out of warranty, they will fuel service opportunities for the aftermarket and require more attention from independent repair shops like yours. In particular, one growing service area is diagnostics, especially as it relates to the expanding electronic content in today’s vehicles.
Carfax Service Network Helps Service Locations Increase Revenue
Carfax has launched the Carfax Service Network to help service locations across North America make more money. According to the 2012 AASA Automotive Aftermarket Status Report, there is more than $60 billion in unperformed maintenance every year. Carfax Service Network members can tap into this open revenue stream by using several free tools that help increase customer loyalty and attract new business.
Honeywell Friction Materials Recognized by Automotive Distribution Network for Bendix Product Innovation
As a testament to its history of driving innovation, Bendix was recognized for product innovation excellence by the Automotive Distribution Network at its 2012 Network National Convention in Las Vegas.
Automotive Distribution Network Hosts Record Capacity Crowd at Wynn Las Vegas Resort
The Automotive Distribution Network hosted its largest convention yet on Feb. 26-29, with a sellout crowd of more than 1,450 of the group’s warehouse members, jobbers, service dealers and manufacturer partners in attendance at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort.
Automotive Distribution Network’s 2012 National Convention on Pace to Sell Out Early
The upcoming national convention of the Automotive Distribution Network, to be held February 26–29, 2012, is likely to be its largest gathering yet, with an unprecedented number of early registrants already booked at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort, according to Mike Lambert, president of the Network.