National Mechanical

Industry expert rolls out flat tire repair and TPMS best practices

Tue, 2013-04-30 22:00 | by Jay Sicht

Memphis, Tenn.—Are you or your technicians trained on how to properly repair a flat tire? A 2006 study by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) found that of the more than 14,000 scrap tires they examined, 17 percent had been repaired, and 88 percent of those repairs had been done improperly.

Showpower 2013 broadens agenda and scope with underhood offerings in Memphis Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 22:00 Memphis, Tenn.— Top automotive trainers in the aftermarket shared their repair expertise with shop operators and technicians at the annual Showpower Transmission/Undercar Expo, held March 21-23 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center. Showpower Coordinator Michelle Dickemann, who is president...	Cooper's Keys to Auto Repair Profits - May 2013 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 22:00 Selling at car delivery — How to generate more repeat business If you want to generate more repeat business, then there are a number of things you will need to do. You’ll need to deliver an extraordinary value, exceed your customers’ expectations at every touch point, and...
Supplier community is challenged at AASA conference to work together for the future Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 22:00 Chicago—The supplier community rejuvenated and refocused at the recent day-long AASA 2013 Vision Conference at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in March, where a record-setting 300 attendees listened and participated in proactive discussions designed to lead the industry forward in the changing...	Extended terms and e-tailing are double-edged swords; new regulation presents challenges Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 22:00 Chicago—Extended terms, for the moment, are allowing manufacturers and suppliers to work with more select customers within the distribution channel and have better sales, while customers benefit by longer terms to pay. But for how much longer and at what cost? A recently released third-party...
Automakers should be working closely with the aftermarket Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 22:00 Overland Park, Kan.—For Mark Saxonberg, alternative fuel vehicles & environment manager for Toyota Motor Sales USA, the automotive repair industry has been a passion since he was a young kid involved in the family repair business. “I grew up in a small tire repair business...	ASRW moves to two expo days, three education days Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 09:43 Dallas-Beginning with the 2013 event, Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) will become a two-day expo, with three days of education. The show floor will be open Oct. 17-18 from 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily. The ASRW Conference Program will take place Oct. 16-18, and the event remains at...
AAPEX 2013 Exhibitor Summit helps exhibitors increase ROI at event Tuesday, April 9, 2013 - 15:20 Mokena, Ill.-The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) will hold its 2013 Exhibitor Summit, June 4-5, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. The annual Summit will feature educational sessions, facility tours and one-on-one meetings to help exhibitors prepare for the event and expand their...	NASTF Fall 2013 General meeting Nov. 6 at AAPEX/SEMA Monday, April 8, 2013 - 10:13 St. Johns, Fla.–The date for the Fall 2013 General Meeting of the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) is Nov. 6. The meeting will be held from 1-4:30 p.m. (Pacific) at the Sands Expo/Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, during the AAPEX/SEMA trade shows. NASTF General Meetings are...
Richard “The King” Petty talks NASCAR safety history in new Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) video Thursday, April 4, 2013 - 09:31 Cortland, N.Y.–Seven-time NASCAR champion Richard “The King” Petty is the star of the latest Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) video, which documents his surprise appearance at October’s Lift Inspector Certification Program kick-off. The short video begins as the kick-...	2013 APRA “International Big R Show” to be held at the new Tropicana Hotel Tuesday, April 2, 2013 - 12:41 Chantilly, Va.–The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) announced the 2013 “International Big R Show” will be held at the new Tropicana Hotel Nov. 2-4. The exhibits will be open on Nov. 3-4. The 2013 APRA “International Big R Show” will be in...