Tops among the segments seeing prices rise is insurance, says DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, who pegged premiums rising more than 8% year over year as of June 2024 A number of contradictory forces are causing different automotive market segments--some affecting...
AAPEX is working to provide more reasons for auto parts professionals and netowrks to encourage service professionals to visit AAPEX 2024 this November in Las Vegas. The popular Joe’s Garage at AAPEX 2024 will include new events, more hands-on training and demos, and...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Not all water pumps are created equal. In fact, some aftermarket pumps don’t meet OE quality standards so here’s a few tips to make sure you get the best performance and value for the cost: Verify the pump is thoroughly tested to ensure better...
Being an auto parts delivery professional means being more than a driver. While deliveries are undoubtedly the cornerstone of your responsibility, you are also a front-line representative of the organization you work for. Being able to represent your...
The chassis parts and steering business is a foundational component of the automotive aftermarket and has been for a long time. But it continues to change with the vehicles on the road, and the economic realities of drivers. Having the right inventory in place that...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Offering consumers an option of ‘good, better, best’ has long been an accepted approach for aftermarket brake pads. But it’s not the route that ATE takes. The ATE Original brake pad line includes over 150 different brake pad formulations. Why? The...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) The Philips Xperion 3000 Headlamp is a wearable work light that provides bright white light exactly where it’s needed. By putting the light source into a lightweight, comfortable headband, service pros and DIYers can keep both hands on the task,...
Jobber Nation's June/July edition puts tomorrow's leaders front and centre in our cover story interview with Young Professionals in the Auto care sector Committee chair Kari Hann. Hann talks about what the YPA has meant for her career and how it is looking to...
Owners of cutting edge, tech-filled BEVs and PHEVs are experiencing problems at a rate three times higher than that of gas-powered vehicle owners, potentially previewing future opportunities for the aftermarket. According to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Initial Quality...