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News Event NewsInternational NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements What this distributor wants from suppliers
March 18, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Automotive aftermarket suppliers and distributors need to do a better job of working together, urged a leader of a distributor. Specifically, when it comes to pricing, said Carlos Straetger, supply chain manager at Super Repuestos, based in Central America. “We…
News Auto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesEvent NewsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Worried that EVs will kill the aftermarket? Here’s why you shouldn’t be
March 17, 2022 by
Adam Malik
The automotive aftermarket is naturally worried that as electric vehicles gain traction, the fallout will be fewer maintenance and repair opportunities for the industry. That’s not quite reality, explained Paul McCarthy, president and chief operating officer of the Automotive Aftermarket…
News Auto Repair & ServiceEvent NewsEventsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Lordco tradeshow is back
March 15, 2022 by
Adam Malik
The biggest automotive aftermarket tradeshow in Western Canada is back live and in-person. Lordco Auto Parts announced yesterday that its Annual Tradeshow is taking place April 4-5 at the Pacific Coliseum and PNE Agrodome in Vancouver. The event will run…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementConsumer trendsEvent NewsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Is inflation good or bad for the aftermarket?
March 11, 2022 by
Adam Malik
A debate of sorts broke out during a recent conference over whether or not inflation was a good or bad thing for the automotive aftermarket. To kick off the Global Summit hosted by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association and the…
News Auto Repair & ServiceEvent NewsIndustry TrendsInternational NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Positive signs for the automotive aftermarket
March 4, 2022 by
Adam Malik
As many governments locally and around the world phase in plans to ease pandemic-related restrictions, that is the starting flag of good and positive times ahead for the automotive aftermarket, a prominent leader suggested. “So after so many false starts…
News Auto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesEvent NewsVehicle Technology The training techs should get for EVs
March 3, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Working with electric vehicles means automotive service and repair technicians need to up their training and pack their patience. If the thought of electrical knowledge “makes you sweat,” then Ben Johnson, director of product management at Mitchell 1, recommends you…
News Auto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesEvent NewsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements How EVs are part of industry evolution
March 1, 2022 by
Adam Malik
The automotive aftermarket has been through a number of evolutions. That means the growing rate of electric vehicles is just another one of those moments, a panel of experts recently observed. This is an exciting time for the industry, noted…
News Consumer trendsEvent NewsIndustry TrendsVehicle Technology Why experts say we should probably forget about autonomous vehicles
February 17, 2022 by
Adam Malik
So much can change in just a few years. It wasn’t that long ago when autonomous vehicles were all the rage. About three years ago, many figured we would see start seeing fully autonomous vehicles on our roads by now.…
News Consumer trendsEvent NewsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements How healthy aftermarket retail looks
February 16, 2022 by
Adam Malik
While aftermarket retail sales may not hit the highs they saw in 2021, the industry is in a good place going forward, according to industry analysis. This past year was probably the peak of aftermarket retail sales, suggested Nathan Shipley,…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementElectric VehiclesEvent NewsIndustry TrendsVehicle Technology Why it will take time to learn how to service EVs
February 15, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Rome wasn’t built in a day and automotive technicians won’t become experts in servicing electric vehicles overnight, advised an industry expert. The best tool in the toolbox of a technician is their experience, said Ben Johnson, director of product management…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsEvent NewsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Will consumers continue to spend money in the aftermarket post-pandemic?
February 2, 2022 by
Adam Malik
People have spent money fixing up their homes, on new entertainment options at home, fixing up their vehicles and more during the COVID-19 pandemic. But will they continue with these behaviours and money-spending habits after the pandemic subsides and other…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementEvent NewsInternational NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements How the aftermarket can market to women
February 1, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Automotive aftermarket companies need to think about women in their marketing, especially if they want a more diverse workforce, female shop leaders recently urged. In particular, look at your marketing materials, said Kim Auernheimer of CS Automotive when asked what…