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Shad’s R&R 2023: Renew your participation

Shad's R & R Board of Directors has confirmed the 2023 date for the 48th Shad’s R&R for Muscular Dystrophy. The 2023 edition of the cornerstone automotive aftermarket fundraising event is scheduled for Thursday June 22nd 2023. The format will be the...

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Quebec jobber group’s annual Walk a Thon raised $75,000

Quebec jobber group’s annual Walk a Thon raised $75,000

Groupe Dorval-Sources-St-Henri Auto Parts (Groupe DSH) has announced that its annual Walk a Thon fundraiser attracted $75,000 in donations in 2022, bringing the 15 year total to more than $950,000. Funds raised by the three-store group, part of the Bestbuy...

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Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance ‘Jackpot’ a hit at AAPEX

The Alliance convention named the top Auto Value Technician of the Year for the United States from eleven finalists all gathered for the event. Auto Value Technician of the Year from Canada, Brent Mattern, from Mainline Fleet Service, and customer of Alliance member...

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AAPEX keynote still resonates after show

AAPEX may have wrapped for another year, but conversations at the keynote kick off event continue to resonate. The discussion between political icon, James Carville, and political strategist Karl Rove provided points and counterpoints on the upcoming U.S. midterm...

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Parking lot professionalism for delivery drivers

Parking lot professionalism for delivery drivers

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,...

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Warning Your Customers About Summertime Water Pump Failure

Warning Your Customers About Summertime Water Pump Failure

(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...

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PE firm makes majority investment in Parts for Trucks

Private equity firm SeaFort Capital has made a majority investment in Parts for Trucks, Inc. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Parts for Trucks is the largest independent heavy-duty aftermarket parts distributor and provider of truck and equipment service in Atlantic...

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