Author: Search Auto Parts | Automotive News – Feature Articles

Like a colossus astride the Pompano Beach, Fla., repair market, Auto Tech and Body bridges both technical and collision repair with a state-of-the-art facility. As envisioned by owner Jay Ghanem, however, this shop is designed to encompass much…

"We’re No. 2!" is not a rallying cry for most, but America tends to love the underdog. Think Chicago Cubs. Some companies flaunt their David-like status, such as Avis’ angle of "we’re No. 2 so we try harder" versus rental car Go…

There’s automotive action in South Africa as both imports and exports are on the rise. Despite near-term slumping new-car sales due to all-too-familiar reasons such as a devalued currency, high interest rates and expensive gasoline, OEMs and ve…

Although the light-duty diesel aftermarket has existed for decades, the segment didn’t explode ’til this millennium. Manufacturers and enthusiasts discovered enormous potential in late-model, computer-controlled Detroit Three oil-burners. Diese…

Training new technicians is part of any repair shop owner’s job, but some owners warn that assuming an entry-level tech’s skill level can have dangerous results. Recognizing this and the importance of testing in the aftermarket, three organizat…

It’s not easy being green. We’ve all heard the cringe-worth adage. But despite Kermit’s proclamation, it might not be quite as hard as we thought.

Every tech out there knows the importance of maintaining proper pressure in their customers’ tires. If your experience is anything like mine, you also know the majority of tires that pass through your service bays are underinflated. But did you…

Remember the lessons of the McDonald’s McLean Deluxe. Back in the early 1990s, survey after survey told the fast-food giant that customers were clamoring for healthier offerings. Yet when McDonald’s finally unveiled the McLean — with …