Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

This deficit in EV charging points represents a considerable opportunity for fuel retailers. Konect and Gilbarco Veeder-Root observed that existing fuel retailers are in a prime position to plug the gap, thanks to their optimum blend of location and amenities. “At

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Auto Service World

AUGUST 30, 2024

Image credit: Depositphotos.com As e-commerce heats up, a new study shows that high delivery costs and complicated checkout processes are driving shoppers to abandon their carts, underscoring the critical need for retailers to perfect their delivery game. Customers expect delivery to be sculpted around their lifestyle,” Carey said. “It

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AutoShopOwner

APRIL 17, 2024

Headquartered in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, Champtires sells tires across the continental United States and at two retail locations in the Pittsburgh, PA region. With prices up on almost all consumer goods, including tires and gas, anyone who drives, sells or repairs cars can benefit from lower priced high-quality used tires.

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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

An overwhelming percentage of car dealers who use digital retailing tools are reporting encouraging results, according to the latest research by Cox Automotive. The top benefit of digital retailing, according to both dealers and customers, is the time saved, cited by 60% of dealers and 93% of shoppers.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 13, 2024

The “dramatic” declines in used electric vehicles last month no doubt caused some head-scratching for those in the business of remarketing or retailing these cars, but the near 32% drop may open up some opportunities for consumers and dealers alike.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The joint operation will bring Coast Tire’s 26 commercial and consumer tire and auto retail locations, a commercial retreading plant and wheel refinishing … The post Tire shops announce merger appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 27, 2024

In the sea of online shopping, be it on Amazon, eBay or parts retailer websites, automotive aftermarket parts companies need to find a way to have their products stand out. A panel of industry experts gave some advice on how … The post Differentiating your products from the masses appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 22, 2024

As the digital retailer sets its goal of being the … The post Amazon stepping up its mobility game appeared first on Auto Service World. Amazon has its eyes set on mobility as a key growth area and it’s looking to expand what’s possible when moving goods, which could have implications for the automotive aftermarket.

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Auto Service World

MAY 17, 2024

From 2017-2023, the mix of jobber stores and retail auto parts stores saw substantial … The post The changing landscape of auto parts stores appeared first on Auto Service World. The landscape of auto parts stores in the United States experienced notable shifts over the last few years, according to a recent report from Lang Marketing.

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Auto Service World

MAY 8, 2024

Automotive aftermarket suppliers and distributors selling directly to customers are trying to offer a better experience to ensure they’re the first call, not the digital retail giant. The returns process for Amazon is a significant draw for customers. A panel … The post Can the aftermarket handle returns like Amazon?

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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

TO READ THE FULL STORY BECOME A MEMBER Login The post Used-car retail prices, surprisingly, aren’t climbing appeared first on Auto Remarketing.

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Auto Service World

APRIL 23, 2024

The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) announced a partnership with EEZE, a platform for peer-to-peer auto sales. The move was made to enhance the safety and reliability of private vehicle transactions in Ontario.

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Auto Service World

JUNE 21, 2024

In the community since 1959, it caters its automotive aftermarket parts to retail, wholesale and … The post Uni-Select adds Ontario, Quebec jobbers appeared first on Auto Service World. After a couple of acquisitions out west, Uni-Select announced deals in each of Ontario and Quebec. In Toronto, General Auto Parts is one of them.

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Auto Service World

JUNE 3, 2024

The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) has announced a significant enhancement to their group benefits program. The group has partnered with OTTO to introduce an array of improved and customized offerings specifically tailored for the automotive sector.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 18, 2024

As the world gradually emerges from the shadows of COVID-19, a significant shift in the car retail landscape is becoming increasingly apparent, particularly in the electric vehicle sector. Dealerships that embrace this change are poised to thrive in the new era of automotive retailing.

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Auto Remarketing

AUGUST 23, 2024

The slowdown in supply of later-model used vehicles is already having an impact in the retail car market, according to industry analyses released this month. The post Late-model supply dearth evident in used-car retail market appeared first on Auto Remarketing.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 21, 2024

In her new role, she will focus on Alliance member sales efforts including national service retail chain accounts and … The post Alliance adds new field sales manager appeared first on Auto Service World. Kendall Schaus has been promoted to field sales manager with the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. The move was effective January 1.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The Automotive Retailers Association of Ontario put out a bullet last week advising of the new regulations. Lead wheel weights can’t be manufactured or imported into Canada as of February 3, 2024. However, even after the ban comes into place, … The post Canada bans lead wheel weights appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

CARFAX report: New-car deals help fuel price drops As opposed to the wholesale market, used car retail price decreases actually accelerated in January, according to CARFAX’s latest report on that market. The post Price declines slowing in wholesale market, accelerating in retail appeared first on Auto Remarketing. Cars were down $400.

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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When it comes to used-car retail prices, the third quarter pointed to a “return to normalcy,” a trend that was particularly evident by this metric: late-model used cars have prices that are “notably below” those of new vehicles.

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Auto Remarketing

MAY 23, 2024

On the retail side, J.D. The post How used-car prices are faring this month in wholesale, retail markets appeared first on Auto Remarketing. Kontos explains that late-model vehicle values had a more rapid rise than the overall market through March as well as a steeper descent in April. That’s down 5.4% year-over-year.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Jared Kugel, the CEO of online tire retailer Tire Agent , made waves in the tire industry last August when the business appeared on Inc.’s “Over time we’ve become more than just an online tire retailer. “Over time we’ve become more than just an online tire retailer. Want more What’s Treading?

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Jared Kugel, the CEO of online tire retailer Tire Agent , made waves in the tire industry last August when the business appeared on Inc.’s “Over time we’ve become more than just an online tire retailer. “Over time we’ve become more than just an online tire retailer. Want more What’s Treading?

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It was good news, bad news for the retail used-car market in January. Our proprietary and highly exclusive data from the Cars Commerce platform empowers consumers and automotive retailers alike with the most up-to-date information on pricing, inventory and demand so they can make better buying and selling decisions,” Lindland said.

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Auto Service World

JULY 5, 2023

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reviewed the first quarter of retail sales across the entire automotive industry. The Canadian automotive aftermarket is maintaining its position as a “pillar of strength” and “continues to outperform” according to an analysis recently released.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Canada’s online share of overall retail sales was around 12 per cent in 2024, based on data from eMarketer. America has become an increasingly retail-driven market in the last couple of decades with the ascendance of the big four players: AutoZone, NAPA, Advance Auto Parts and O’Reilly. Compared to about 16 per cent in the U.S.,

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The annual NADA Women Driving Auto Retail (WDAR) event at the NADA Show celebrates gender diversity in the auto retail industry. Attendees will hear firsthand from inspiring women leaders who have broken barriers and built thriving careers in automotive retail. This highly anticipated gathering will be held Thursday, Jan.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Members of the Ontario Aftermarket Retailers Association and the Ontario Automotive Aftermarket hit the links in support of AIA Canada’s High Fives for Kids Foundation. When the day wrapped up, $10,500 was raised by more than 100 golfers at the Shelburne Golf & Country Club in Melancthon, Ontario, northwest of Toronto, on Sept.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 30, 2024

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cars Magazine & Jobber News (@autoserviceworld) And to stay focused on their key customers, they don’t accept any retail requests — everything is wholesale. Our customer base is on-hoist orders for automotive shops and we don’t really deal with retail at all,” Black explained. “We

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 9, 2024

I find the retail customer is more informed these days but not with the best information most times,” one counter pro mentioned. But it’s not just the retail customer giving headaches — shops are often making things more difficult on jobber store staff. One survey participant noted that they lose many customers to online retailers.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 5, 2024

Your top tips for choosing promotional products Why work with a promo product agency rather than going straight to Vistaprint, Imprint, or other online retailers? Your favorite promo product story? Let’s talk set-up and other fees. One shop owner asked why do I have to pay setup fee every single time if the file is already there?

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 4, 2024

And to stay focused on their key customers, they don’t accept any retail requests — everything is wholesale. Our customer base is on-hoist orders for automotive shops and we don’t really deal with retail at all,” Black explained. “We We’re not dealing with retail. We’re not dealing with retail. They really are.

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Automotive Training Centre

JULY 5, 2023

Whether you prefer the fast-paced environment of a dealership, the autonomy of a retail repair shop, the creativity of a specialty shop, the challenge of heavy-duty truck repair, or the freedom of owning your own business, there is an exciting and fulfilling career waiting for you.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In todays competitive automotive service landscape, offering financing options is no longer just a nice-to-have for auto parts and service retailers its a critical tool in the retailers arsenal. Innovative financing solutions can help dealership service departments as well as auto parts, service and tire retailers thrive.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Central to this process is the use of encryption in safeguarding customer data in automotive retail to avoid privacy breaches and how dealerships can implement encryption to protect their customers and businesses. The post Safeguarding Customer Data: The Critical Role of Encryption in Automotive Retail appeared first on AutoSuccessOnline.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Traditionally, many gas stations are affiliated with retail store chains, which enables owners to both sell fuel and attract customers to diversify their revenue stream. “The joint gas station and convenience store business model could also be adopted to EV charging stations,” Zheng said.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Image credit: Depositphotos.com There has been a surge in promo codes and discounts offered by online retailers in recent times, a new survey has found. This suggests that promo codes have become an essential tool for retailers looking to boost sales and customer engagement in a challenging economic environment.

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