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Feature Motor Oil & Filter Sales Tips
June 1, 2015 by
Auto Service World
Motor oil and oil filters might be called the lifeblood of the aftermarket, because they play such a critical role in basic regular maintenance. With the variety of items available on the market today, selling in this category can be…
Feature Tips to Build Brake Sales
June 1, 2015 by
Auto Service World
When it comes to brake components, there are plenty of options at all levels. Today the brake market is not driven by brand preference as much as it is by the reliability of the components you are handing over the…
Feature Tune-up Tips To Build Sales
June 1, 2015 by
Auto Service World
Today, a strong argument could easily be made that the term “tune-up” no longer applies to today’s auto park. Today’s vehicles are now equipped with electronic ignitions and several onboard computers that control all of these functions and more.The term…
Feature Complying With WHMIS 2015
June 1, 2015 by
Steve Pawlett
Employees in the automotive aftermarket industry work with chemicals and materials that can affect their health and safety. Hazardous materials can be found in a range of common products in the workplace, such as paints, cleaners, solvents, hardeners, sealants, adhesives,…
Feature BOARDROOM, NOT SHOWROOM, FAILURES COST TARGET
June 1, 2015 by
Auto Service World
Without a doubt the most heavily analyzed retail foray into Canada was the ill-starred arrival, and soon thereafter departure, of the Target chain. From the first day the first store opened, the criticism was blistering: same old Zellers layouts, old…
Feature Cabin Air Filters Market Recovery, Health Concerns Fuel CAF Growth
June 1, 2015 by
Steve Pawlett
Growing health concerns by consumers, along with a steady recovery of the automotive market and increasing OEM installation rates of cabin air filters, have combined to push up aftermarket sales in terms of unit shipments. This growing demand from the…
Feature Performance Industry Defending Rights Of Enthusiasts Could U.S. Copyright Office rulings threaten DIYers?
May 1, 2015 by
Auto Service World
Recent developments in the U.S. have pitted advocates for DIYers against automakers. In a surprising battleground, advocates of the rights of car owners to repair their own cars have faced off against automakers before the U.S. Copyright Office, as that…
Feature Building Consumer Confidence Reduce $14B In Unperformed Car Maintenance
May 1, 2015 by
Steve Pawlett
The good news is that Canada’s vehicle fleet is growing in size and it is aging gracefully provided vehicle owners follow a solid preventative maintenance program. The bad news is that consumers generally think they are doing a good job…
Feature The Unmistakable Benefits Of Ride Control Training
May 1, 2015 by
Auto Service World
Communication training has been a focus in the ride control category, perhaps more than any other product line you sell.The reasons are not hard to fathom: the function of ride control components, whether shocks or struts, is little understood by…
Feature Maturing DEF Market Moving To Bulk Sales
May 1, 2015 by
Steve Pawlett
The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) North American market continues to show significant growth since the implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2010 Diesel Emissions Standards. Every month, newly manufactured trucks requiring DEF hit the road and influence growth of the…
Feature TELEMATICALLY SPEAKING . . .
May 1, 2015 by
Auto Service World
The state of automotive technology is often compared to the space race. How many times have you heard the technology in today’s cars as being more advanced than what we went to the moon with? And to this I say,…
Feature Jobber Technology: Tales From the Field
May 1, 2015 by
Steve Pawlett
In today’s hyper-paced world of “I need it in half an hour,” jobbers must rely on inventory reports, competitive pricing data, and GPS-enabled parts delivery tracking to remain at the top of their game. Accurate, in-depth data reports are critical…