auto repair shops
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Battery Electric Vehicles: So Much Investment and Still So Many QuestionsBy Brian Daugherty, Chief Technology Officer, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association As I began writing this blog, I was fascinated by the strange array of issues facing the automotive …
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Oh, Where, Oh, Where Has All the Help Gone?By Rick White, president, 180BIZ We’ve known this train has been coming for more than ten years, and it’s finally here. What train am I talking about? The technician and advisor shorta…
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The Changing Reality of Trade with ChinaBy Ann Wilson, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) This year marks the 50th anniversary of President Nixon’s historic visit to C…
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AAPEX Opens Nominations for Service and Repair AwardsLAS VEGAS, Nev. – July 7, 2022 – AAPEX is accepting nominations for the third annual Service and Repair Awards for Shop Owner of the Year, Service Advisor of the Year and Technician of the Year. …
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Tough Times and Aftermarket ResiliencyBy Philip Atkins, Director, Strategic Research and Planning, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) The U.S. automotive aftermarket continued its strong growth through 2021 and is projec…
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In a Technology Tsunami, the Time Is Now to Step Up and Protect the Aftermarket’s FutureBy Aaron Lowe, senior vice president , Government and Regulatory Affairs, Auto Care Association The auto care industry is in the midst of a technology tsunami. Current vehicles on the road today are…
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How To Differentiate Your Auto Repair Shop From Your CompetitionBrian Walker, co-owner, Shop Marketing Pros I want to take you through a quick visualization exercise. Imagine you are on a trip. You’ve been driving all day. You skipped lunch, it’s now late in …
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Where are you going, what have you learned?By Michael Chung, director, Market Intelligence, Auto Care Association What’s the status quo? We’re back to normal, right? Schools have been in-person all year and families have resumed vaca…
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ADAS Is Here and Growing … But There Are HeadwindsBy Chris Gardner, senior vice president, Operations, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) I attend many industry events every year, and the most-discussed topics and issues facing the …
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What Does AAPEX Have to Do with Right to Repair?By Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association As I receive the notification in my inbox for a THIRD delay in a decision regarding the Right to Repair court case the automakers fi…