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Vehicle Longevity Fuelling Parts Sales
February 1, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

Given the fact that vehicles are lasting longer, more and more consumers are opting to hold onto them longer. And as a result of this new attitude, they are assigning a greater value to these older vehicles. This is translating…

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Online Ordering Is On The Rise
February 1, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

Insights From Our 4th Annual Shop Survey

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Road Warrior Hangs It Up
February 1, 2015 by Auto Service World

After 60 years in the aftermarket, Ernie Fields still has a glint in his eye and a song in his heart

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Boost Sales By Improving Driver Safety
February 1, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

Lighting & Wiper Technology

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A Tidal Wave of Change
January 1, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

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Chassis Component Sales Survey: Jobbers Report Significant Sales Growth
January 1, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

As OEMs continue to work towards meeting the increasingly tough CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards for better fuel efficiency and lighter weight, modular chassis componentry is becoming standard equipment. Comparatively light unitized control arm assemblies have quickly gone mainstream,…

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Driveline Innovations Pushing Growth
January 1, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

With OEMs continuing to push innovations in driveline technology to improve ride, handling, safety, and fuel efficiency, jobbers can expect this burgeoning market to continue to expand on many fronts.According to a recently published study by Frost & Sullivan on…

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The Electrically Assisted Thermostat: A Smarter Way To Greater Engine Efficiency
January 1, 2015 by Bill McKnight Team Leader - Training MAHLE Aftermarket Inc.

Thermostats have been an important component in automotive internal combustion engines for almost a century. Thermostats were originally incorporated to speed engine warm-up and reduce cylinder ring wear. Today, thermostats play an important role in increasing engine combustion efficiency and…

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IT’S ALL GOOD
January 1, 2015 by Auto Service World

The just-released AIA Outlook study predicts a bright future ahead for Canada’s aftermarket, and that is, to my view, a pretty accurate assessment.If I am to be totally honest, however, I didn’t actually need that report in order to come…

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Aftermarket Growth Higher Than Forecast
December 1, 2014 by Steve Pawlett

While miles driven is still the strongest indicator for business growth post-recession, there are a number of other trends emerging that are affecting aftermarket sales. Even though miles driven show modest post-recession growth, they are still well below pre-recession levels.“Miles…

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The Total Package
December 1, 2014 by Steve Pawlett

Andrew Malone Of B&B Dixon Automotive Is Counterperson Of The Year

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Continued Growth Predicted For Reman Market
December 1, 2014 by Auto Service World

The reman powertrain components market, including engines, transmissions, clutches, and turbochargers, earned revenue of $3.19 billion in 2013 and is expected to reach $3.52 billion by 2019, according to a recently published study by Frost & Sullivan.The research company cited…