Stories Collection

  1. Paint pens. The size of a standard ballpoint pen and loaded with premixed paint, thes...
  2. Downey Products, Inc. introduces three new soft tonneau cover options for 2005 Ford S...
  3. Designed for the 2005 Ford F250 Power Stroke[R] diesel truck, the CORSA Performance d...
  4. August 16-18 Cost Savings Solutions for Automotive Suppliers Produced by the Auto...
  5. ARC Industries manufactures rubber hose and hose assemblies, mainly hydraulic/air bra...
  6. * Be active. Many of your customers probably aren't professional painters and don't h...
  7. Dialight Corporation offers high-intensity LED vehicle strip lighting designed for do...
  8. "You're fired" became two of the most popular words last year after Donald ...
  9. "The ability to learn faster than your competitors may be the only sustainable c...
  10. Laizhou Capco Machinery Co., Ltd., founded in 1989, carries more than 2,000 kinds of ...
  11. Work stools. Applying touch-up paint is an exacting job. The painter should be in as ...
  12. Non-flammable Inferno Shield Colored Thermal Sleeving from Mr. Gasket is designed to ...
  13. Auto Meter offers its new NV series gauges, available in Short Sweep Electric, Mechan...
  14. Ningbo Aiduo Automobile Wiper Blade Manufacture Co., Ltd. specializes in the design, ...
  15. * Be informative. Again, most people have little idea of the patience and time needed...
  16. Not having experience has never stopped William (Bill) Walaska when it comes to going...
  17. Established in 1985, Sensen produces shock absorbers for seven categories and more th...
  18. Premium tape. Regular masking tape will do the job, but if left on too long--as can h...
  19. The Fel-Pro PermaDryPlus[R] replacement intake manifold gasket from Federal-Mogul is ...
  20. The Precision Sport Shifter for GM's 2005 Ion redline and Cobalt SS from B&M Raci...
  21. An exclusive manufacturer of wire strippers, Wenzhou Lucheng Sanxing General supplies...
  22. * Provide options. Customers taking the do-it-yourself route probably are looking to ...
  23. Next time you are in the Motor City, take a drive down Eight Mile Road and stop at Pa...
  24. Necessity is the mother of invention, so when Susan Gregory discovered that customizi...
  25. Guangdong Bright Star Light & Electricity Co., Ltd., which produces HID bulbs and...
  26. Clear coats. This protective coating not only protects the finish from UV rays, it re...
  27. You already know about the ever-growing popularity of muscle cars and their nostalgic...
  28. Bosal USA, Inc. introduces a direct-fit replacement catalytic converter for the 1995 ...
  29. Longxingdi has years of experience producing auto expansion valves. The company's pri...
  30. * Be thorough. Even if customers decide not to buy accessories like towels, tape and ...
  31. With do-it-yourself community forums and repair information available online, along w...
  32. Fujian Guanlean annually produces 8,000 tons of brake linings; 2 million sets of brak...
  33. A car is a complex machine with a variety of mechanical and electrical systems. The a...
  34. Consider adding these unusual items to your display areas. Some can actually be given...
  35. Proform offers performance parts with four prominent features: innovation, quality, d...
  36. Satisfied PRO Performance leads the industry in value-added friction for luxury and p...
  37. A number of items are available through the MITO Corporation's online catalog and web...
  38. Ningbo Four-Ring Auto-Part Co. manufactures a wide range of hose clamps. The company'...
  39. Victor Automotive introduces the "MINI" digital tire gauge, which has a sle...
  40. A manufacturer of front-wheel driving shafts, this company's products are tested acco...
  41. When it comes to painting, it pays to keep several other "P" words in mind:...
  42. ADA Electrotech Co., Ltd. offers Model ADA707 Solar Energy Air Purifier, a vehicle ai...
  43. Weld Wheel Industries announces the EVO G-Dub wheel, available in 18-, 20-, 22- and 2...
  44. Trico Products now offers a full-color sell sheet featuring innovative style and unma...
  45. * Environment. Painting temperatures should be at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit, with n...
  46. The Inno[TM] Dedicated Dual Angle Rack is available in three models to accommodate di...
  47. Shenzhen Techone Tech supplies about 150 models of conversion kits. Approved by ISO90...
  48. * Cleaning. The key to a proper job. The paint area should first be cleaned with dete...
  49. The new RoadTamer[TM] suspension system from the Air Lift Company replaces a vehicle'...
  50. New cars are expensive. Next to a home, it's probably the single most expensive item ...
  51. CHICAGO -- New-car model proliferation will lead to more parts challenges for distrib...
  52. handle sales at Arrow Speed Warehouse are not just employees, but car aficionados--es...
  53. Longkou TLC Machinery Co., founded in 2000, specializes in brake discs and has more t...
  54. Ningbo Siming is a manufacturer with 12 years of experience making tire valve and rep...
  55. Have you considered offering technical training for technicians and parts professiona...
  56. There are a number of reasons techs moonlight. The primary one, of course, is money. ...
  57. These days, good customer service can go a long way in securing repeat business. In t...
  58. After three years of college, Tony Pasco began setting his sights on the automotive a...
  59. Launching automated systems within aftermarket distribution channels does not necessa...
  60. Specializing in car engine mounts, gear-box suspensions, dampers, bushings, grommets ...
  61. An exclusive manufacturer of wire strippers, Wenzhou Lucheng Sanxing General supplies...
  62. Transteknic manufactures aftermarket steering parts from China, with an annual capaci...
  63. Mac Tools announces the full line of LockJaw Auto Adjusting Locking Pliers, featuring...
  64. It's no secret that I like old machinery. Vintage cars, motorcycles, trucks and any k...
  65. Westin's Billet Grille accents the 2004-05 Ford Ranger and is made from 6061 T-6 soli...
  66. Visteon Corporation offers its 2005 Aftermarket Heat Transfer Products Applications C...
  67. The Premium Fuel System Cleaning Kit, from Mopar, includes Premium Fuel System Cleane...
  68. Fujian Guanlean annually produces 8,000 tons of brake linings; 2 million sets of brak...
  69. Carbest offers a wide range of automotive accessories, with more than 10,000 differen...
  70. The reason I wanted Mike Kamal (co-president of the Automotive Distribution Network) ...
  71. Recent stats show that finance and insurance products account for 40 percent of total...
  72. The Digital ChargeXPress battery charger, by Midtronics, is available in two new mode...
  73. ARC Industries manufactures rubber hose and hose assemblies, mainly hydraulic/air bra...
  74. Ningbo Jitai Auto Ignition Parts offers distributors with a strong cap, special steel...
  75. Premium product sales, known as upsales and add-ons, can leave a positive imprint on ...
  76. Prestone Products Corporation has redesigned the package and changed the scent of its...
  77. With automotive fragrances for vents, dashboards and windows, Ningbo Ningshing Intern...
  78. OSSCA PARTS specializes in all ranges of suspension and steering parts such as wheel ...
  79. Founded in 1996, CRQ offers more than 200 kinds of fuel pumps and the module assembli...
  80. Delphi introduces its ignition wire sets to the aftermarket. The sets are sold with o...
  81. The "untold" tale of hot rodding actually begins in the '20s and '30s when ...
  82. R & K, a professional manufacturer of sealing parts in China, follows OEM and cus...
  83. Is your store in need of a new look? Are your displays outdated? You may think revamp...
  84. The aftermarket is facing unprecedented challenges that must be addressed forthwith i...
  85. Being in a sales position is harder than people realize. You aren't just selling auto...
  86. A manufacturer of front-wheel driving shafts, this company's products are tested acco...
  87. Established in 1985, Sensen produces shock absorbers for seven categories and more th...
  88. The recent acquisitions of Midwest Auto Parts Distributors by O'Reilly Auto and Black...
  89. As the owner of an aftermarket parts business, I'm always interested in examining how...
  90. Nearly 40 percent of human resource (HR) professionals say they have increased the am...
  91. Technicians are motivated by many different opportunities and challenges. In order to...
  92. StreetGlow's new line of Ultra Bright LED Tubes are available in 3-inch, 6-inch, 9-in...
  93. Procter & Gamble offers the Mr. Clean AutoDry[TM] Pro-Series, featuring a new jet...
  94. Corsa Performance[R] introduces the new luxury performance exhaust system for the Cad...
  95. BWD Automotive offers injectors for multi-port and TBI systems using pintle and disc ...
  96. 76 VersaTrans[TM] Synthetic Blend ATF, from 76 Lubricants, is designed for use in aut...
  97. Sometimes it's not the dramatic rescue that makes someone a hero, but a simple, good ...
  98. Ningbo Siming is a manufacturer with 12 years of experience making tire valve and rep...
  99. WAS THIS AN IMPULSE PURCHASE? SINCE THE FLOOR MATS ARE SHAPED LIKE GIANT TWINKIES, ...
  100. * Testing of the fuel pump. During the final testing of the fuel pump replacement, th...
  101. I have a question for you: Why don't you ask more questions? I'm not talking about ...
  102. The world of marketing may be a savvy mix of technology and panache, but don't rule o...
  103. Bar's Leaks[R] Head Gasket Repair (P/N 1100) is a patent-pending cooling system stop ...
  104. Raven Technology has introduced an underhood mobile power system that produces 120-vo...
  105. Content not available due to copyright restrictions. COPYRIGHT 2005 Advanstar Commu...
  106. A newly announced sponsor of the National Hot Rod Association's sport compact series ...
  107. A new line of aluminum wheels for trucks, SUVs and German luxury cars will bear the m...
  108. Shenzhen Techone Tech supplies about 150 models of conversion kits. Approved by ISO90...
  109. Akebono is a global leader in the development of ad-vanced, performance brake pad fri...
  110. Mr. Gasket's Inferno Shield Exhaust Insulating Wrap is a non-flammable, premium grade...
  111. Trico Products introduces its line of Oktane wiper blades, designed with all-metal, a...
  112. Winner International introduces JUICE[TM] brand rechargeable batteries and Juice Mult...
  113. The Bestop Lower Cargo Bracket, available for '92 to '02 Wranglers, attaches to the r...
  114. Lakewood Industries, a division of Mr. Gasket, introduces an SFI-approved safety bell...
  115. For every 10 great customers, there always seems to be one bad seed--who is never app...
  116. With production bases specializing in manufacturing electromotional winches in China,...
  117. Joe Medina's car is no ordinary light blue 1987 Caprice. It's sitting on 13- by 7-inc...
  118. Retaliation suits make up 24 percent of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commiss...
  119. Longkou TLC Machinery Co., founded in 2000, specializes in brake discs and has more t...
  120. There is no doubt that the tuner market is a rapidly changing segment of the populati...
  121. Lund International introduces the new LynxWing, which features a universal trunk moun...
  122. Greased Lightning offers Greased Lightning Pre-Ice De-Ice and Greased Lightning Stink...
  123. Streamlight[R] Inc. introduces the Streamlight Stylus[R] Accessory Pack, featuring th...
  124. Activant Solutions, Inc. introduces an eCatalog designed to better serve customers in...
  125. If the only thing a consumer wants from a set of brake pads is for their vehicle to s...
  126. Laizhou Capco Machinery Co., Ltd., founded in 1989, carries more than 2,000 kinds of ...
  127. Aftermarket demand of fuel system components will increase 2 percent per year through...
  128. Next time you catch an employee furtively typing away in an Internet chatroom, think ...
  129. General Motors and Ford got towed to the Standard & Poor's "junkyard" e...
  130. Quaker State[R] launches the new Higher Mileage Engine oil with Slick 50[R], which is...
  131. Hurst Hot Shift Synthetic Blend ATF is designed to improve the performance of all aut...
  132. Meguiar's NXT Generation[TM] Speed Detailer removes contaminants between wax applicat...
  133. Carbest offers a wide range of automotive accessories, with more than 10,000 differen...
  134. * Oxygen sensor. The oxygen sensor tells the ECM how much fuel to send to the engine....
  135. One only has to look at the astronomical growth of import vehicles on today's roadway...
  136. According to The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), more companies are lim...
  137. An exclusive manufacturer of wire strippers, Wenzhou Lucheng Sanxing General supplies...
  138. After saving paychecks from a fast food job, Jennifer Lyle, then 16, bought a '95 Hon...
  139. The X-Power Ram performance module for 2003 and up Dodge 5.9L diesels, including the ...
  140. A new diesel exhaust tip is available from ANSA Automotive. Silverline[TM] 6-inch die...
  141. RC Engineering has added five new fuel injectors to its product line, including Peak ...
  142. Established in 1985, Sensen produces shock absorbers for seven categories and more th...
  143. Aftermarket associations have banded together to protest a "super warranty"...
  144. Every business can fall victim to employee theft, and the aftermarket is no exception...
  145. Auto dusters from Ningbo Jitai Car Accessories Co. are available in different sizes t...
  146. Recognizing the value of the one-on-one guidance that mentoring provides, the Special...
  147. Edelbrock's new Victor Spread-Port manifolds are designed to fit drag racing big-bloc...
  148. Energy Suspension's new Hyper-Glide wheel sets are designed for creepers, rolling ben...
  149. Dow Corning Corporation's lineup of Molykote[R] high-performance lubricants is design...
  150. It seems like a never-ending story: Health insurance costs keep increasing at exponen...
  151. OSSCA PARTS specializes in all ranges of suspension and steering parts, such as wheel...
  152. With automotive fragrances for vents, dashboards and windows, Ningbo Ningshing Intern...
  153. With gas prices sky high and only expected to rise, display ways your customers and c...
  154. There is something that separates Beetle fans from everyone else. You either get it o...
  155. CHICAGO -- Entries for the first-ever R. L. Polk Inventory Efficiency Award are proof...
  156. The automotive industry has gotten the word that women consumers are the new market n...
  157. KYB America LLC manufactures and markets a full line of shocks and struts for replace...
  158. Valeo is one of the world's top automotive suppliers. It is fully focused on the desi...
  159. LUBEGARD[R] by International Lubricants, Inc. (ILI) announces Pro II 9000, the most r...
  160. "There is a whole mentality in business that is all about us," said Donald ...
  161. The Kal2513 Vacuum/Pressure Gauge Kit, from Kal Equip[R], is ideal for testing vacuum...
  162. With production bases specializing in manufacturing electromotional winches in China,...
  163. Small businesses and independent installers have a lot going for them. Many people wa...
  164. Sales for wiper system motors, arms, blades and blade refills are expected to grow at...