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., we begin our review looking at
Dorman Launches 250 New Parts in April
An OE FIX IMRC assembly and OE FIX engine coolant reservoir hose are among the many new products released this month.
CYTK, MACS Form Strategic Partnership
The two partners will provide machine learning and natural language processing technology to help mobile technicians.
Nominations Open for 2022 SEMA Hall of Fame
This award is SEMA’s most prestigious honor presented to an individual by the association.
AWDA Presents Annual Leadership Awards
The prestigious annual awards were presented on Oct. 31 prior to the kickoff of AAPEX 2021.
CAWA Installs Its 2021 Board Of Directors
The announcement was made at the CAWA virtual Leadership Meeting attended by more than 105 industry representatives.
CAWA To Host Virtual Leadership & Educational Forum
The Winter Forum will be held Feb. 11-12 as a virtual experience.
Aftermarket Analytics Reaches Agreement With DRiV To Enhance Demand Forecasting Services
Aftermarket Analytics will provide services to enhance DRiV’s demand forecasting and commercial processes.
Executive Interview with Max Dull, Vice President and General Manager, Beck/Arnley
Max Dull began his aftermarket career in 1979 as manager of an automotive repair facility. Since that modest beginning, he has been a general manager of an automotive warehouse distributor, a marketing manager, a product manager and has held a variety of management positions in logistics, global sourcing and distribution operations. In 2005, Dull formed Heritage Equity Group and purchased Beck/Arnley, becoming the company’s president and CEO. After successfully restructuring Beck/Arnley, Dull and Heritage Equity Group sold the operation to Uni-Select, Inc., at which time, Dull returned to his role of vice president and general manager. In today’s interview, Dull talks about Beck/Arnley’s new line of fluids for foreign applications and provides his thoughts on the changes in the foreign nameplate market today.
The Pulse: A Side-by-Side Look at Dealer and Independent Shops’ Posted Labor Rates
This week for “The Pulse,” IMR Research Inc. gives us a side-by-side comparison of average posted labor rates at new car dealership service departments and independent repair shops.