VDO Expands Domestic and Import Coverage for OE Power Door Lock Actuators Program
With more than 90 percent of the cars and light trucks sold in North America fitted with power door locks as standard equipment, the repair market is steadily rising as these vehicles come in for service, the company points out.
New MOOG Problem Solver Upper Ball Joint Eliminates Need to Replace Control Arm Assembly on Select Cadillac SRX, STS Models
Now available for 2005-2007 Cadillac STS and 2004-2007 Cadillac SRX models, the new MOOG Problem Solver upper ball joint (part no. K500065) is available as a separate component that can be easily pressed into the vehicle’s original control arm.
3M Automotive Aftermarket Launches New Website at 3MCollision.com
Redesigned website aims to help professionals quickly find information, advice and product solutions.
AkzoNobel Appoints Laura Costello Director of Marketing for Aftermarket
Costello, who began her career as a chemist, has more than 18 of experience in the paint and coatings industry. Most recently, she was with the Marine and Protective Coatings Business of AkzoNobel headquartered in Houston, Texas. There she served as global marketing manager for the Water and Waste Industries. She also held the positions of marketing manager, North America and director of marketing Americas.
Networking, Awards Presentations Abound at Successful APA Conference in San Diego
The event, which took place at the Manchester Grand Hyatt resort, provided plenty of time for networking opportunities between APA shareholders and vendors, several chances for those buyers and sellers to forge business relationships or strengthen existing ones, and discuss new products and programs, and the opportunity for industry friends and acquaintances to relax, have fun and celebrate all of the past year’s successes.
BodyShop Business Conference Exhibitor List Growing; Trade Show is Free to All Area Collision Shops, Students and Educators
The all-day trade show featuring the latest products and equipment for the industry is free to attend for all area collision repairers. Companies exhibiting at this year’s BodyShop Business Conference trade show run the gamut from paint to body parts, spray booths to spray guns, and everything in between.
Delphi Launches New Online Catalog Designed to Help Customers Quickly Locate Parts
New site delivers speed, performance and easier navigation through less clicks; site covers 59 OEMs with corresponding Delphi parts coverage.
The Pulse: Top 10 Reasons Shops are Loyal to a Parts Brand
Big changes took place last year in terms of repairer sentiment regarding brand recognition, brand reputation and brand quality. Availability also lessened in importance from 2009 to 2010.
Group7 by Purolator Launches New Website
The site features detailed information on the new and improved technology found in new-generation Group 7 by Purolator oil filters, which the company says are smaller yet perform better than the filters they replace.
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Oil Filters
Brand name is still king in the oil filter market.