The Pulse: How Technicians Source Cabin Air Filters
Many motorists don’t even know their vehicles feature cabin air filters, let alone know of the benefits the filters can provide in keeping a vehicle’s cabin free of allergens and pollutants.
The Pulse: A Year by Year Look at Average Invoice Amount Per Repair Order
In this installment of The Pulse we look at new research from IMR Inc. that shows a year by year comparison of the average amount for repair orders (ROs) at independent repair shops.
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Starters and Alternators
As in past years, fastest delivery, best sales reps and availability continue to be the biggest reasons repair shops choose their source for starters and alternators.
The Pulse: Which Import Nameplates Independent Repair Shops Work on Most
In this installment of “The Pulse,” we take a closer look at the percentage of repair shops that say they work on a particular import nameplate. Utilizing data from IMR Inc., this week we review the import brands most frequently seen in independent repair shops.
The Pulse: Quarter-to-Quarter Automotive Aftermarket Price Analysis from TLG Research
This week’s installment of The Pulse features data from TLG Research (TLGR), measuring price changes during the fourth quarter of 2010 over the previous quarter.
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Motor Oil
Brand continues to be very important when technicians choose motor oil, with 66 percent saying they will only use a brand they trust.
The Pulse: Average Invoice Total at Independent Repair Shops
New research from IMR Inc. shows that the average amount for repair orders (ROs) at independent repair shops has dropped over the past three years.
The Pulse: How Shops Source Wiper Blades
Repair shops that responded to the Counterman P.A.R.T.S. survey say they perform roughly 13.5 jobs a month replacing wiper blades and 79 percent keep this product in stock.
The Pulse: Service Provider Brand Attitudes
Recent data from IMR looks at service providers’ attitudes toward brands, comparing results from 2009 to 2010 (year to date).
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Belts and Hose
You could say belts and hose are on “heavy rotation” in today’s repair shops, with shops surveyed by Counterman magazine reporting an average of 10 jobs per month that require these parts. Yet only 35 percent of shops say they keep belts and hose in stock.
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Batteries
Brand continues to trounce all other factors when it comes to choosing a brand of battery to install, with 83 percent of those surveyed saying they only use battery brands they trust.
The Pulse: Who’s Conducting Routine Maintenance?
In this installment of The Pulse, we look at data from IMR that shows the amount of routine maintenance being performed at various service providers.