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NPD to analyze Walmart sales data
February 03, 2012
The NPD Group, Inc., a global leader in consumer and retail market research for a wide range of industries, has reached an agreement with Walmart to receive and analyze its point-of-sale information... Read More...
New coalition supports vehicle tweaks to improve performance, fuel economy, safety
The Center for Automotive Research has announced the launch of the Coalition of Automotive Lightweighting Materials (CALM) to support efforts by auto manufacturers to aggressively down- weight vehicles to improve performance, fuel economy and... Read More...
ASA asks Houston repairers to oppose proposed licensing ordinance
The Houston City Council is scheduled to consider a proposed ordinance to regulate the automotive repair and collision industry at an upcoming city council meeting. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) contacted the mayor and council memb... Read More...
FEATURE ARTICLES
In-depth coverage of industry trends, internal operations and repair processes.
O'Rielly Collision Center grabs top shop spot with a back-to-basics approach
December 14, 2011
O'Rielly Collision Center in Tucson, Ariz., was named ABRN's 2011 Top Shop for its success in implementing its continuous improvement process based on "Doing the Basics Brilliantly... Read More...
Optimizing bi-continental service
September 26, 2011
Early in the global economic downturn, Russia was one of the world?s main emerging markets to experience a strong decline in automotive demand. Now, it is poised once again to overtake Germany and become the largest automotive market in Europ... Read More...
Regional logistics approach
September 13, 2011
Brazil?s aftermarket growth relies on interaction among defined regions to foster efficiency... Read More...
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
News & Analysis of issues and trends concerning the independent repair sector. Coverage includes legal issues, repair information accessibility, analysis of key players in the service industry.
Rear axle service simplified
February 02, 2012
Rear differential service, for regular maintenance or for repair work such as replacing leaking seals, often involves removing rear axles and draining and replacing differential fluid... Read More...
Sensing wheel technology changes
January 30, 2012
As long as vehicles have been rolling, the speed of the load-carrying wheels has been an issue. When I was a young boy watching western movies in the 1960s, I could always tell when a wagon was going to crash, because the camera would focus o... Read More...
The drum brake wedge effect
In this issue of Motor Age, our contributors have shared information on the intricacies of wheel speed sensors and the proper care and servicing of rear differentials and axles. My contribution this month is a discussion on the care and feedi... Read More...
COLLISION REPAIR
Progressive ways to supply both professional customers and consumers what they want and need.
PDR LINX joins NABC at diamond level
PDR LINX, a division of Dent Zone Companies, which is a national provider of paintless dent repair (PDR) services, joined the National Auto Body Council (NABC) at the diamond-level membership, which is the highest level of support... Read More...
BodyShopBids expands to Pacific Northwest
BodyShopBids, an online and mobile platform that enables consumers to solicit custom car repair estimates by uploading a photo, expanded to the Pacific Northwest and will cover the metro areas of Seattle; Portland, Ore.; and Spokane, Wash... Read More...
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Search-autoparts.com gives you the latest information on auto parts tools and equipment, keeping you informed on the very latest in the automotive industry.
Schaeffler Technologies debuts eSolutions Concept at the 2012 North American International Auto Show
January 09, 2012
The eSolutions concept provides detailed insight into Schaeffler Technologies' broad product range for energy efficiency and forward-looking mobility, and includes components that enable hybrid and electric vehicles... Read More...
TSBs and Recall information
November 01, 2010
Some of the latest technical service bulletins and safey recalls in the automotive industry... Read More...
October 01, 2010
FINANCIAL
The gamut of financial practices within automotive distributorships (that handle replacement parts and/or specialty parts), body shops and independent repair shops ranging from simple bookkeeping and financial indicators to advanced ROI and profitability strategies.
Steady growth ahead in 2012
January 25, 2012
I am not an economist, don?t play one on TV, and didn?t spend the night in a Holiday Inn Express. Still, I think that 2012 will be another good year for the aftermarket ? for the one simple reason that the average age of the fleet continues t... Read More...
Shedding light on U.S. economy and its impact on automotive industry
January 24, 2012
While the nation continues its efforts to shake off one of the most challenging economies in its history, it still faces daunting financial issues, indecisive consumers and investors plus unpredictable and unprecedented government fiscal and ... Read More...
ITW, Relational Investors announce cooperation agreement
January 13, 2012
Illinois Tool Works Inc. and Relational Investors LLC have entered into a mutual cooperation agreement giving Relational an option to appoint David H. Batchelder, its principal and co-founder, to ITW's board of directors... Read More...
BUSINESS PROFILES
Plotting out your marketing moves
December 02, 2009
Marketing your shop can take many forms. Whether you send customers postcards, participate in welcome mail packages, have a Web site or just try to educate your clients, you?re marketing your shop constantly. Adding to your marketing plan can... Read More...
A renovated Frantz Automotive takes the customer checkered flag
November 25, 2009
Customers racing into Frantz Automotive Center don't hit the caution flag when the roll into the bay at this Cary, N.C., shop. They'll certainly pass a checkered flag among the other various NASCAR and sports memorabilia, though. The shop, ow... Read More...
Positive equation means great results for Terry Wynter Auto Service Center
Terry Wynter Auto Service Center has an equation in place to make sure it meets its customers? expectations every day. Confidence plus trust equals loyalty. And according to Kay Wynter, who along with her husband Terry owns the Fort Myers, Fl... Read More...