Newsmakers - Aftermarket Business - Wholesaler, retailer automotive parts
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How do you use April's Car Care Month?
I offer vehicle inspections at my shop.
I am a distributor and I encourage increased sale of vehicle maintenance parts.
I hang Car Car Month signage and have pamphlets available to customers.
I host lane-check events or Car Care Fairs.
Other
I do nothing for Car Care Month.
I offer vehicle inspections at my shop.
12%
I am a distributor and I encourage increased sale of vehicle maintenance parts.
19%
I hang Car Car Month signage and have pamphlets available to customers.
16%
I host lane-check events or Car Care Fairs.
2%
Other
14%
I do nothing for Car Care Month.
37%
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Newsmakers
Source: Aftermarket Business

Vendor Newsmaker Q&A: Curt Boyer, Continental

March 5, 2010

Curt Boyer is director of sales, Aftermarket, for Continental Corporation, a position he's held since 2007. He is responsible for managing the aftermarket sales organization in the NAFTA region. Prior to his sales management assignment, Boyer was the senior sales manager, responsible for national accounts, including AutoZone, CARQUEST, NAPA/Balkamp and Pep Boys.

Source: Aftermarket Business

Reseller Newsmaker Q&A: Rusty Bishop

February 24, 2010

Established in 1985, Federated Auto Parts Distributors is reportedly the fastest growing industry distribution network in the nation with more than 3,800 outlets. CEO Rusty Bishop is a former chairman of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA). In November of 2009 Bishop was presented with the organization?s Pursuit of Excellence award.

Source: Aftermarket Business

Technology Solutions Newsmaker Q&A: Michael Gile

February 23, 2010

Michael Gile is the found of FuzzyLuke Inc., a software development company that has released a vehicle diagnostic application for mobile phones that can be used by consumers as well as aftermarket repair shops and auto dealerships. The system pulls diagnostic information from the car into an application on the phones, and uploads it to FuzzyLuke's Web service for evaluation by consumers or repair shops.

Source: Aftermarket Business

International Newsmaker Q&A: David Margulies

February 22, 2010

Consultant David Margulies at The Margulies Communications Group was previously an award-winning investigative reporter and network journalist. In addition to obtaining positive media coverage for his clients, he has helped them navigate some of their most difficult business crisis situations and shown them how to avoid negative publicity in many cases. He is frequently interviewed in major publications and on national television about issues involving litigation, crisis communications and the media.

Source: Aftermarket Business

Dealership Newsmaker Q&A: Sandi Jerome

February 19, 2010

Sandi Jerome is the founder of Sandi Jerome Computer Consulting, and has more than 25 years experience in the automobile business. In addition to be a consultant and software developer, she is a CPA with a degree in accounting, and also worked as a fixed operations manager and as a dealership controller and CFO.

Source: Aftermarket Business

International Newsmaker Q&A: Philippe Aumont

January 29, 2010

Philippe Aumont, vice president of product planning at Faurecia, headquartered in Nanterre, France, speaks out.

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