The Pulse: Why Body Shops Buy Aftermarket Parts
Each week, The Pulse provides insight into the buying, sourcing and brand-loyalty habits of counter personnel and professional technicians. This week, using Babcox Research, we look at the reasons body shops elect to purchase aftermarket parts vs. original equipment parts.
SURVEY RESULTS: Just Over 40 Percent Would Buy from the New GM
Forty-two percent of respondents said yes.
The Pulse: Average Number of Repair Orders, Week by Week
In this installment of “The Pulse,” we take a closer look at the state of business today at the repair shop level. In this series we will review rolling month-by-month data for the average number of weekly repair orders (ROs) written at General Repair Shops each month. Utilizing data from IMR Inc., this week we look at the numbers for May 2007 through May 2009.
SURVEY RESULTS: Three-Quarters of AMN Readers Will Attend Virtual Events This Year
Only one quarter said they have no plans to attend virtual events in 2009.
The Week in Review (July 6-10, 2009)
The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
SURVEY RESULTS: Readers are Split on Whether Automaker Changes Could Impact Right to Repair
Poll results show readers are evenly divided on this issue.
AMN Survey Results: Thirty-four Percent Would Encourage Their Kids to Pursue Careers in Manufacturing
Only 34 percent of AMN readers said they would encourage their child to pursue a career in the manufacturing sector.
The Pulse: Use of Premium vs. Second Line Parts, Month by Month
In this installment of “The Pulse,” we take a closer look at the state of business today at the repair shop level. In this edition, we will review rolling month-by-month data for the percentage of premium parts used in repairs versus second line parts. Utilizing data from IMR Inc., this week we review the numbers for April 2008 through April 2009.
The Week in Review (June 22-26, 2009)
The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
SURVEY RESULTS: Majority Feels We’re Not Doing Enough to Protect Against Counterfeiters
With more attention being paid to the struggling automakers and suppliers in Detroit, has the focus for intellectual property rights waned on Capitol Hill?
Executive Interview with Jason Best, Vice-President Sales and Marketing – Aftermarket for Spectra Premium
In this week’s Executive Interview, Jason Best talks with aftermarketNews about Spectra Premium’s plans to expand into the fuel pump market, Spectra’s approach to data management as well as some changes the company has undergone in the past several years.
The Week in Review (June 15-19, 2009)
The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.