Glenway Auto Center: Building Customer Confidence Through Consistency
Having been a car dealership for 90 years has its benefits. Glenway Auto Center in Cincinnati, OH, opened in 1919 and serviced Chevy vehicles until the doors were shuttered in 2009, in the wake of dealership closings across the country. But, as the saying goes, when one door closes, another often opens – and, in this case, it was as an independent repair facility and body shop less than a year later in June 2010.
AIA To Hold 25th Annual Import Product And Marketing Awards Program At AAPEX
The Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, will present its 25th annual AIA Import Product and Marketing Awards Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. during AAPEX at the Sands Expo Center. The awards recognize manufacturers and marketers for excellence in products, packaging, websites, catalogs and marketing/advertising programs for import cars or trucks.
Tech Tip: Kia Constant Variable Valve Timing Oil Control Valve Inspection
This bulletin provides information related to the oil control valve (OCV) used in constant variable valve timing (CVVT) systems. If, at any time, the OCV is suspected as a cause of rough idling, poor acceleration, camshaft timing misalignment-related trouble codes, misfire-related trouble codes, etc., on a Kia vehicle equipped with a CVVT system, be sure to perform the OCV inspection procedure in this bulletin before replacement.
AAPEX 2013 Mobile App Features Exhibitors, Walking Map And Tutorials
The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) 2013 Mobile App offers several new features to help buyers on-the-go plan for the event, easily navigate the show floor and grow their business while at AAPEX. AAPEX is set for Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev.
WORLDPAC Fantastic Voyage Cruise Takes Customers On An Alaskan Adventure
WORLDPAC’s bi-annual Fantastic Voyage customer cruise event again exceeded expectations by embarking on an Alaskan adventure! More than 1,600 WORLDPAC customers and VIP guests joined an elite group of suppliers and top WORLDPAC sales and management staff for an unforgettable seven day Alaskan voyage alongside soaring bald eagles and migrating humpback whales.
Standard Motor Products Named Federated Outstanding Vendor Of The Year
For the second consecutive year, the Federated Auto Parts membership has selected Standard Motor Products (SMP) as its Outstanding Vendor of the Year.
Automotive Parts Associates Treats Race Fans To Kansas Speedway Weekend
Mike and Lisa Wilson from Campbell’s Auto Service in Riverview, New Brunswick, Canada; Steve and Denise Doney from Hometown Tire in Williston, Vt.; and Larry and Larry Schultz from Larry’s Service Center in Linden, Wis., were the lucky six people who came to Kansas City on an all-expenses-paid trip.
Successful 2013 APA Conference Delivers Networking Opportunities And Business-Building Tools, Awards Vendors
Automotive Parts Associates’ (APA) 32nd annual Shareholders’ & Manufacturers’ Conference, held March 14-16 in St. Augustine, FL, boasted 310 people in attendance, building on the momentum of last year’s successful event.
Federated Member KOI Auto Parts To Host Annual Cavalcade Of Customs
KOI Auto Parts and Federated Auto Parts are teaming up again to host the 53rd annual Cavalcade of Customs and Training Expo in Cincinnati, OH. The annual extravaganza is scheduled for Jan. 11-13 at the Duke Energy Convention Center.
Independent Auto Repair Shops Are In The Giving Spirit
Independent repair shops participating in the Tier 1 auto industry sponsored ExtremeWrench.com rewards program have been donating their points to charities this Holiday season.