In the first part, we talked about how the tech shortage came about. In this article, we will take a look at how the shortage will impact your parts business. Let’s start out with some perspective on what your colleagues…
If you’ve flipped through the pages of any shop magazine lately, you will have likely come across several articles on the ever-growing tech shortage. And while your Parts department may not be experiencing the impact, your Service department, and the…
Dealer Spotlight: Modern Automotive Network Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina “People are your most valuable asset,” says Scott Traub, parts director at Modern Automotive Network in North Carolina. This sets his dealership apart from most others that often overlook the…
According to AARP, 10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 every single day, and this trend is expected to continue into the 2030s. The automotive shop industry is feeling the impact from this trend, and although many plan to work past…
If you would have predicted an online bookstore would shake up the Aftermarket parts market, I’m not sure I would have believed you. Yet here we are, 24 years after Amazon began in Jeff Bezos garage, and repair shops are…
Having a car in a repair or collision shop is a stressful time for anyone. When will the vehicle be ready? What will insurance cover? Are there emergency funds to cover the costs? These are just a few of the…
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