Bendix by Honeywell Introduces New Point-Of-Sale Materials to Help Repair Shops Educate Customers
All-new kit addresses vehicle safety and enables mechanics to match customers’ driving style to the correct brake pads.
ALLDATA Brings Automotive Repair Information to European Repair Shops
ALLDATA says it will expand to Europe with licensed original manufacturer automotive repair data. The company has hired three industry experts who are experienced in processing technical data, as well as the open automotive aftermarket. Uli Zehnpfennig, Michael Stopka and Michael Krampe form the European core management team for ALLDATA’s European launch in Cologne, Germany. The team has held management positions for the data expert TecDoc for many years.
Used Engine Oil Gets Recycled by 95 Percent of Auto Repair Shops and Parts Stores
As estimated 1.3 billion gallons of motor vehicle engine oil is generated each year from oil changes performed primarily at repair shops or by do-it-yourselfers.
New AAPEX Education Sessions Geared for Parts Stores, Repair Shops
This year’s Learning Forum at AAPEX includes two technical training programs for technicians and shop owners, offered by the Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN) and AWDA Manufacturers Advisory Council.
Repair Shops Can Increase Repeat Business with Mighty’s ‘Preventive Maintenance Pays’ Fall Rebate Promotion
This program is designed to increase preventive maintenance sales and to bring the same customers back to shops for a follow-up visit.
New Online Ads Connect Motorists to Auto Repair Shops in the Bosch Service Network
According to Bosch, the new online advertising campaign has been carefully crafted to enable motorists to learn about the network of Bosch-certified repair shops, and quickly and easily locate and contact the nearest authorized Bosch Service center. Banner ads will appear on popular automotive and general-interest websites, in online forums and discussion groups, and other Internet-based venues. Placements will focus on online media visited most frequently by those who make purchase decisions for car repair and maintenance.
Honeywell’s Friction Materials Business Launches Promotion to Benefit Consumers and Repair Shops
Consumer program offers coupon to reward repair shop loyalty on future service.
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: 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.
New AAPEX Education Sessions Geared for Parts Stores, Repair Shops
All AAPEX education sessions are free and open to all and will be held Nov. 2-4 in Marco Polo Rooms 701-706 on the Venetian/Palazzo Congress Center Level 1 in the Venetian Hotel.