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Treat recruitment like sales: Expert
December 8, 2021 by Adam Malik

If you want to see success in recruitment, treat it as if you trying to make a sale, one leader recently advocated. That means persuading and convincing people to come work in the automotive aftermarket, rather than hoping they’ll find…

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ASW Conversations: Avoiding cold weather issues
December 7, 2021 by Adam Malik

Auto Service World — ASW Conversations: Avoiding cold weather mistakes The season has changed over, so what do technicians need to make sure they’re advising their customers of as cold weather arrives? On the latest episode of ASW Conversations, our…

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Toyota’s gamble on hydrogen
December 7, 2021 by Adam Malik

Toyota is putting a number of chips on the table when it comes to hydrogen technology in vehicles, according to an industry analysis. Through both fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and hydrogen-powered engines, the Japanese automaker is moving its move to…

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GPN system introduced for Victor Reinz products
December 6, 2021 by Adam Malik

Dana Incorporated has set up a global part number (GPN) system for its Victor Reinz line of products. This smart part numbering format utilizes a fully numeric part-numbering system that aligns with Victor Reinz products globally. The company manufactures original…

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New website for Continental
December 6, 2021 by Adam Malik

Continental has launched a new website for its aftermarket replacement parts, diagnostic equipment, and solutions for specialty vehicles. The new website (www.continentalaftermarket.com) serves as a central location for all product information, cataloging, training, news, and more from the company. It…

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The unusual places calling jobbers these days
December 3, 2021 by Adam Malik

Desperate times call for desperate measures, it seems. Some jobbers these days are getting regular calls from people they may not usually hear from looking for parts to repair customer vehicles, said industry experts. Namely, their competitors and automotive dealerships.…

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Why the automotive industry is a target for cybercrime
December 3, 2021 by Adam Malik

The automotive industry is a top-10 target for ransomware, according to a new study. The rapid adoption of digital technologies has left the industry vulnerable to nefarious digital actors, suggested research from NordLocker, an encrypted cloud firm. Out of 35…

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What will the new normal of driving look like?
December 2, 2021 by Adam Malik

People’s driving habits have changed over the last 20 months. But will those changes stay? And how much will we go back to the old ways? Jeff Schlitt is the sales engineering director at Arity, analytics company founded by insurance…

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Drivers are stressed, fatigued
December 2, 2021 by Adam Malik

A new study is raising the alarm on concerning trends among Canadian drivers. Levels of stress and fatigue were reported in at least half of respondents to a Desjardins Group study. They also reported negative mental health conditions (54 per…

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The biggest challenges facing suppliers
December 1, 2021 by Adam Malik

Fill rates and following through on promises to customers are the biggest challenges for automotive aftermarket suppliers these days, according to experts from two companies taking part in a webinar. Suppliers are first generally asked two questions by customers, said…

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What techs need to ‘be respectful’ of with EVs
November 30, 2021 by Adam Malik

Electric vehicles pose new dangers to technicians and one mistake could be costly, warned an expert from Mitchell 1. Dealing with EVs is going to be new for everyone. But with all the extra voltage flowing around, Ben Johnson, director…

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Upcoming tech webinar on hybrid transmission
November 29, 2021 by Adam Malik

Service technicians wanting to learn about hybrid transmission technology can take part in a webinar Nov. 30. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET entitled “Hybrid Transmission Technologies.”…