The NAPA EXPO 2022 kicked off in Las Vegas this week attracting NAPA network members from across the globe for an extensive trade show, a dozens of seminars, and special events. The global event was originally scheduled for 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19...
By Norman B. Rose, president Excel Sales Consulting. Here is the scenario: you have one small box to deliver. The business is really busy, so their parking lot is filled with cars, and you need to run in and out. Norm RoseExcel Sales Consulting As a delivery driver,...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) By Carter® Summer is the right time to remind your customers to watch for warning signs of a failing water pump. As you know, extreme summer temperatures and added strain on the vehicle from things like long road trips can cause engines to become...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Dayco believes in a systems approach to belt maintenance and continues to expand its line of serpentine belt kits. With one part number providing a complete solution, Dayco offers coverage for millions of today’s domestic and import light trucks,...
The Jobber Nation June/July 2022 edition for Canada's automotive aftermarket distribution professionals includes features on the aftermarket chassis and driveline segment, heavy duty lighting, the oil change market, tips for store lighting, being a team player, what...
A just-released report by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada says that nearly half of all Canadian car owners say they would be more likely to be proactive with vehicle maintenance if they knew what kind and how much data their car collected, revealing an...
Shad's R&R for Muscular Dystrophy, a cornerstone fundraiser for Canada's automotive aftermarket, made a welcome return after a three year absence, raising $170,000 for the cause. The new contributions bring the total funds raised since the event's inception to...
A wish list of unlikely sales measurements. We're all struggling to measure the effectiveness of our sales efforts. This is nothing new. It used to be handled through account books, call reviews, lots of paper shuffling back and forth – and much of it, frankly, was...
A recent report from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants highlights that Canadian aftermarket retail parts and accessories sales hit an all-time record in the first quarter of 2022. The DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) report, which also covers retail sales from...