Thornton, Colo.—When Eric Schmid joined Larry H. Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 104th three years ago, he spent his first year installing and refining new systems and processes to lay the foundation for his part department’s future growth.
The automotive aftermarket is evolving at an unprecedented rate, so it’s crucial to keep up with technological advancements and stay on top of all that’s new and coming in the industry. AAPEX is the leading aftermarket event where you can discover the latest products and services, get cutting-edge...
Franklin, Tenn.—Paint and material waste and shrinking profit margins are common problems for collision shop managers. LeanTec, an inventory management system that organizes paint and materials inside secure cabinets, carts, and stockrooms, was created by a PBE distributor to reduce waste and...
Vallejo, Calif.— By intently concentrating on providing the right parts for its busy Toyota Express Maintenance (TXM) system, Toyota of Vallejo’s Parts Manager Brian Bare is able to keep everything moving along at a rapid pace. To provide factory-scheduled service quickly and accommodate as many as...
Fenton, Mo.—In any vehicle, a sludgy engine oiling system can cause a shortened lifespan and excessive oil consumption. But in late-model gasoline-powered cars and light trucks, it can also cause driveability problems.
BG Products’ Dynamic Engine Restoration Service safely removes the sludge...
Lake Oswego, Ore.—From an urban setting near downtown Portland, General Automotive Supply Co. relocated to a quiet residential/commercial neighborhood in 2015 and has continued healthy growth, even though the company is some distance from its longtime location.
Founded in 1946 by Benjamin and...
Spanaway, Wash.—Standard Parts Corp. (SPC) is a business that has shown continued growth since it was founded in 1977 by Rick Davis, who remains chairman of the board. Today, with seven NAPA stores in Pierce and Thurston counties, daily operations are managed by three partners: Max and Ted Davis,...
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.—Although the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) annual conference is designed to serve the needs of women in the collision industry, the content included topics of equal interest to anyone owning or working in a shop, from the challenges of the technician shortage to the need to...
Thornton, Colo.—When Eric Schmid joined Larry H. Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 104th three years ago, he spent his first year installing and refining new systems and processes to lay the foundation for his part department’s future growth. Two years ago, wholesale revenue was $160,000 a month....
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