TechForce Foundation Releases 2023 Supply & Demand Report
The 2023 report found that the technician shortage may finally be turning a corner going into 2024.
Tire Discounters Wraps 2023 with Continued Growth
In 2023, Tire Discounters opened new stores in Georgia and Tennessee, and added two locations in the Cincinnati area.
Associated Equipment Launches 6021AGM Battery Charger, Analyzer
The model 6021AGM Battery Charger and Analyzer provides 6V, 12V and 24V charging capabilities.
Take 5 Oil Change Celebrates 1,000th Location Grand Opening
The newest service center is operated by franchisee Purple Square Group and located in Fort Pierce, Florida.
SKF Offers New Digital Service Utilizing TecRMI Repair Data
Customers can obtain parts requirements and special tools needed for repairs on the SKF online Tech Center.
Audax Private Equity Invests in Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers
St. Louis-based Dobbs has grown to 43 stores in Missouri and Illinois since its inception in 1976.
Pep Boys to Lease Puerto Rico Retail Locations to AutoZone
This retail conversion allows both companies to strengthen their presence in Puerto Rico and provide a more complete automotive solution for drivers.
Driven Brands Partners With Mirakl on Digital Marketplace
The marketplace aims to connect the company’s 5,000-plus locations with a selection of more than 80,000 products from third-party suppliers.
Tint World Opens New Location in Louisville
Owners Scott and Susan Hellervik open Tint World Louisville, while planning two additional area locations.
Hunter Announces Integration Partnership with UpdatePromise
The strategic alliance will make top-tier solutions more accessible to service providers, Hunter said.
RNR Tire Express Expanding in Southeast Florida
Newest franchise partners, Evan, Ryan and Jeff Mouhalis, announced plans for their first location in Fort Pierce, to open April, 2024.
NAPA Names 2023 ASE Technician of the Year
Steven Vinkemeier, an ASE-certified automotive tech from Plato, Minnesota, was named the 2023 NAPA Tech of the Year.
