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INDUSTRY NEWS

Coverage of industry events from distributors, shop operators, legislation, insurers, parts suppliers, manufacturers. Includes news related to mergers/acquisitions, changes in state or federal laws and regulations, special programs from parts and service suppliers and more.

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

February 03, 2012

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

February 03, 2012

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...

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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...

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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

January 30, 2012

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...

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COLLISION REPAIR

Progressive ways to supply both professional customers and consumers what they want and need.

PDR LINX joins NABC at diamond level

February 03, 2012

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...

ASA asks Houston repairers to oppose proposed licensing ordinance

February 03, 2012

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...

BodyShopBids expands to Pacific Northwest

February 03, 2012

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...

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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...

TSBs and Recall information

October 01, 2010

Some of the latest technical service bulletins and safey recalls in the automotive industry... Read More...

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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...

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BUSINESS PROFILES

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.

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

November 25, 2009

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...

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