CARS Increases Lineup of Management Seminars for 2005
The Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) has increased its lineup of management seminars for 2005, emphasizing the need for continuing education in the competitive automotive service industry. CARS 2005 will be held Nov. 3-5 at The Mirage in Las Vegas. All five of the management seminars are approved by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI) and qualify for AMI credit.
R.L. Polk & Co.’s Ask The Industry Looks to Find the Meaning of the Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime warranties often warranty a product that can’t possibly provide a lifetime of service. Do lifetime warranties serve a bona-fide marketing purpose or do they do more harm than good in the eyes of the consumer by making them believe a product will last longer than it was designed to?
Las Vegas Showman Art Vargas Will Entertain at ASA’s Celebration of Excellence
Popular Las Vegas showman Art Vargas will provide the entertainment for the Automotive Service Association’s second annual Celebration of Excellence event – a special evening function dedicated to honoring the achievements of ASA members and industry leaders. The event will be held Friday, Nov. 4, at The Mirage in Las Vegas.
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry Looks Into The Perception of the Internet
Five years ago, the industry was abuzz about the Internet. Many thought it would revolutionize distribution and fundamentally change the way consumers and repair shops sourced auto parts. From a business perspective, what is your perception of the Internet today versus five years ago? We spoke with various people in the industry who had their own take on the information superhighway.
CSK Auto Tries Discount Retail in New Venture
CSX Auto, the Phoenix company that owns and operates 1,130 auto parts stores in 20 states, has gone full throttle into a new retail business that it plans to expand across the country. CSK’s business plan calls for it to have 10 Pay N Saves open in Arizona by the end of this year. Next year, the push will begin to put the stores in different markets across the country.
Prolong Set for Philippines Market Launch
Prolong International Corp., has announced the expansion of international sales in the Philippines through a televised ad campaign.
Five Major Paint Companies Show Support of NACE
The International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) announced this week five major paint companies will be at NACE 2005 and will demonstrate their support of the annual trade show by sponsoring special events, event transportation and several conference sessions. The five companies include: Akzo Nobel, BASF, DuPont Performance Coatings, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. and Valspar.
2005 PRI Trade Show To Display More New Racing Technology and Products
According to show organizers, the 2005 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show will be bigger and better than ever this year. Slated to take place Dec. 1-3 in Orlando, Fla., the 18th Annual PRI Trade Show will encompass 1,000,000-square feet of floor space, with more than 25 percent of exhibitors requesting additional booths this year. This is the first time the event will take place in Orlando, after 17 years in Indianapolis.
Dayco Celebrates Its First Hundred Years
With its celebration slogan “Continuing the Legacy,” Dayco Products, LLC is celebrating its 100th year as a company. In these days of corporate buy-outs and mergers, Dayco has maintained its identity, and in some ways returned to its early roots, to become a highly-respected, worldwide manufacturer of belts, hose, tensioners and related parts for the automotive original equipment and replacement markets. The legacy it celebrates is one of a strong company that has a reputation for an insatiable craving to develop new products, improve established products and increase manufacturing efficiencies.
Manufacturing Challenges, Competitive Pricing and Capturing the Service Repair Dollar: 2005 GAAS Looks at Critical Industry Issues
With a number of critical issues currently challenging the automotive aftermarket — SKU proliferation, OEM dealer expansion, raw materials, to name a few — there was no lack for topics of discussion at this year’s Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS).