Aftermarket Business

Jerry Hutcheson

Why should anybody care about cybersecurity?

There are lots of reasons – monetary, reputation, trust and negative publicity – about why you should care about cybersecurity. In the automotive aftermarket business, supply chain trust is critical.
Genuine Parts Company

Genuine Parts Company announces industrial, automotive acquisitions

GPC will acquire Monroe Motor Products, which was founded in 1917 and is based in Rochester, N.Y. It is a leading regional automotive parts distributor with 17 stores and a large hub location.
eBay Motors

eBay Motors provides instant access to auto techs with Virtual Tech

Virtual Tech enables buyers to shop and connect with Automotive Service Excellence certified techs via an add-on cost. The service gives buyers expert advice on what to purchase and how to install parts.
Kevin McGirl

How to beat commoditization in the automotive aftermarket

Commoditization is increasing and when consumers are unable to distinguish between two suppliers’ parts and services, their decision largely comes down to cost, making it hard for smaller players to compete.
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Mighty Distributing gives Vertical Development award for service, support

Vertical Development received the 2016-2017 Excellence in Service and Support award from Mighty Distributing System of America.
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Genuine Parts Company reports 3Q 2017 sales up 4 percent

Third quarter sales for the Automotive Group were up 3.6% including an approximate 1% comparable sales increase.
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Auto Value, Bumper to Bumper Road Warrior Weekend ends

Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper’s Road Warrior Weekend promotional trip winners completed their final laps last week at the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Phoenix, Ariz.
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International Newsmaker Q&A Matthew Brown

Matthew Brown of Lawson Products and its Kent Automotive division provides a detailed account of the Lawson/Kent internal training programs.  
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Extended vehicle: A deal on telematics that is too good to be true?

It's possible that someday the vehicle's OBD port might disappear entirely, so all the diagnostic data that technicians currently obtain through the OBD port will only be available through the telematics system.

Customers gain value through Lawson Products, Kent Automotive training

Lawson Products and its Kent Automotive division offers products and training to collision repair centers, dealership groups, independent body shops and mechanical repair shops.

Special Reports

Consumers buying auto parts most influenced by brand, recommendations; not low prices

Consumers who purchase auto parts are likely to compare prices before buying, but they are not influenced to buy by the lowest price available, according to the Aftermarket Business World 2017 Consumer Attitude Study.

Past Reports

Consumers buying auto parts most influenced by brand, recommendations; not low prices
Tire dealers say quality, warranty are most important aftermarket part characteristics
Collision repairers feel more insurer influence this year, study shows

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Here are Aftermarket Business World's highlights from AAPEX 2015

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Last week, the Aftermarket Business World team attended the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas from November 3-5. Take a look at some of our photos and top stories below....Read more. 

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