The Pulse: How Technicians Source Shocks & Struts
Jobbers hold a commanding lead as the shop’s primary source (48 percent), according to P.A.R.T.S., followed by WD Direct (29 percent) as the second most popular choice.
Beck/Arnley’s New Brand Gear and Merchandising Online Store is Now Open
Visitors can choose from a variety of high-quality Beck/Arnley branded shirts, jackets and caps, as well as promotional and merchandising items.
Federal-Mogul Expands MOOG Coverage with 81 New Parts, Covering Millions of Late-Model Applications
With dozens of premium new parts added each month, the MOOG line is the aftermarket’s most complete chassis repair resource, according to Federal-Mogul.
Gates Introduces PolarSeal II for Transportation, Fleet and Heavy-Duty Vehicles
According to Gates, the A/C barrier hose system allows for easy retrofits in the transportation, fleet and heavy-duty markets.
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.
FTC Issues Consumer Alert in Response to Association Complaints Challenging Honda Warranty Statements
The FTC Alert was distributed in response to a letter sent by AAIA, AOCA and TIA charging that Honda had issued a release that appeared designed to give car owners the impression that their warranty right would be jeopardized if they used “aftermarket” parts.
Executive Interview with Dino Maggioni, CEO, After Market Parts and Services, Magneti Marelli
This past November at AAPEX in Las Vegas, aftermarketNews publisher Scott Shriber and editor Amy Antenora sat down with Dino Maggioni, CEO of Magneti Marelli’s aftermarket division, to discuss the company’s plans for re-entry into the North American aftermarket. In this exclusive interview, Maggioni brings us up to speed on Magneti Marelli’s place in the global market today, as well as its growing relationship with Chrysler and the Mopar brand.
New Training Videos Available from AASA Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council
Free videos available at fuelpumpinfo.org aim to provide education for counter personnel and technicians on fuel pump diagnostics and repair.
WMDA and CABA Announce Consolidation Into One Organization
A 22-person board of directors has been named to the combined organization and officers have been elected with Larry Jackson (Hickory Ridge Sunoco/Columbia, Md.) to serve as first-year president. Bob Wilson (Edgewater Tire & Auto/Annapolis, Md.) is the first vice president and will assume the WMDA-CABA presidency in 2012.
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.