WORLDPAC to Distribute Products for Versatile Automotive Diagnostics
Versatile Automotive Diagnostics (VAD), a division of HPA Motorsports, is located in Surrey, B.C., and supplies Volkswagen/Audi specific scan tools for consumer and professional use.
WORLDPAC Announces Tools & Equipment Expo and Sale
Event will take place May 16.
New Retention Marketing Service from WORLDPAC
This personalized, full color, four-page newsletter enables independent service centers to build long-term relationships with consumers by providing helpful automotive tips, shop specific information, as well as coupons or incentives if desired.
WORLDPAC Literature Resource Center Now Available
New WORLDPAC literature includes the Tools & Equipment and Customer Marketing Solutions (CMS) brochures.
WORLDPAC’s Steve Sharp Elected CAWA Secretary
The California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (CAWA) board of directors has elected Steve Sharp of WORLDPAC to the position of secretary to the board. Sharp currently serves as the executive vice president of enterprise brand management for WORLDPAC and is based in Newark, Calif. He has held various positions with WORLDPAC including wholesale sales manager, marketing manager and vice president of western sales and operations.
WORLDPAC Releases Customer Marketing Solutions Brochure
NEWARK, Calif. — WORLDPAC has released an educational Customer Marketing Solutions (CMS) brochure designed to supplement independent service center’s marketing knowledge and assist them with effectively marketing their businesses. The brochure addresses such marketing topics as: * Acquisition Marketing – to acquire new customers; * Retention Marketing – to retain existing customers; * Measurement –
WORLDPAC to Host First Tool and Equipment Expo and Sale
WORLDPAC will hold its first Tool and Equipment Expo/Sale June 21 at its Dayton, N.J., Northeast distribution center. At the event, WORLDPAC customers will be able to take advantage of special discount pricing, on-site leasing and extended payment terms as manufacturers and factory reps demo the latest tools and equipment from Bosch, Champion Compressors, Chicago Pneumatic Tools, Coals Tire Changers, Lincoln Lube, MotorVac, Polar Cool, Programa, Rotary Lifts, SPX Auto Sweep, Mercedes Benz – North America and more.
WORLDPAC Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of speedDIAL
WORLDPAC is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of speedDIAL, the company’s online catalog and fulfillment ordering software program. The program was first introduced in 1998, and was developed exclusively for independent automotive service centers. In 1998, it was called DIAL (Direct Information Access Link) and could only be installed using a CD-ROM that was also required for upgrades. Today, WORLDPAC conducts more than 75 percent of its North American business through speedDIAL, with a goal to increase business by listening to its customers and constantly striving to improve customer efficiency.
Identifix Brings Online Vehicle Diagnostic Services to WORLDPAC Customers
Identifix has announced a new partnership with WORLDPAC to bring vehicle diagnostic information services to WORLDPAC customers through the WORLDPAC Assist Powered by Identifix program. Using Identifix’s award-winning, subscription-based product Direct-Hit as the foundation of http://www.worldpacassist.com WORLDPAC customers will be able to access Identifix’s more than 200,000 Hotline Archives, real-world quick fixes and tests through a co-branded diagnostic website. In addition, WORLDPAC customers will be able to utilize a co-branded Repair Hotline and have access to Identifix’s 41 ASE factory-trained master technicians for finding fixes faster.
WORLDPAC Opens New Toronto Facility
WORLDPAC has announced the opening of its newest warehouse in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. This is the company’s third Toronto metro facility. WORLDPAC has experienced tremendous growth in the Canadian market and said it continues to seek out opportunities to offer new services in thriving communities.