Des Moines, Iowa--Randall Garrett, owner of All Drive Transmission said he is “old school” in the fact that he does not charge a diagnostics fee to his customers.

Hays, Kan.— “Diversity is the key to our success,” said Don Bickle Jr., third-generation president of Warehouse Inc., a Federated Auto Parts member celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Springfield, Mo.--In 1987, Gary Allen, owner of ColorVision, a PPG Platinum distributor, said he acquired his first paint, body, and equipment store in West Plains, Mo.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa--The Iowa Collision Repair Association’s (ICRA’s) first statewide Collision Industry Day in Cedar Rapids was well-attended and featured open communications between participants. 

Midwest collision industry draws shop owners, parts distributors, and insurance adjusters

Larry Leibrand of Kansas City was selected as the 10th NAPA Auto Parts honorary crew member of the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Summer Nationals at Heartland Park in Topeka. Leibrand is the owner of Riverside Automotive in Riverside.

Research Triangle Park, N.C. – Fuel pump makers in the USA say unnecessary returns are costing millions in part returns.

Chicago— Mainstream media coverage of GM and Chrysler bankruptcies and subsequent dealership closures paint a picture of doom and gloom, but for industry veterans and others in the know, there’s light at the end of the tunnel.

Gilberts, Ill.--Induction heating technology has been around for decades, but it was only in the late 1990s that Tom Gough said he figured out how to use it to improve his efficiency as an autobody technician.

Torrance, Calif.--Back 40 years ago, when Mel Marks founded the company now known as Motorcar Parts of America, he sold parts to the K-marts of the world, said Motorcar's current president and CEO, Selwyn Joffe.