Auto Service World

MARCH 11, 2025

The industries most at risk include fast food, department stores, online retailers, auto dealers, mobile providers and parcel delivery services all seeing significant drops in consumer spending after negative encounters. However, Qualtrics found that these employees often feel undervalued, underpaid and unsupported.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 4, 2025

There was some year-over-year easing in retail used-car prices last month, according to the latest CARFAX Used Car Index report , which showed declines in six of the seven segments included in its analysis. So far in February, used-vehicle retail prices have exhibited strength. Is now the right time for used-car shoppers to strike?

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Auto Service World

MARCH 28, 2025

This private label might be a house brand for whatever retailer you have loyalty to that has very good brand recognition and the retailer stands behind it. You trust the retailer,” he explained. This shift towards private labels is not just limited to the automotive aftermarket but is a broader retail trend.

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Auto Service World

JULY 26, 2024

A disjointed delivery process could hinder retailers’ success in today’s competitive e-commerce environment, according to a new report by nShift.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

June’s automotive retail sales data revealed notable declines across various segments, including those in the aftermarket, raising concerns within the industry. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) reported a “worrying” drop in automotive retail sales for June, with declines observed across multiple segments. per cent decline.

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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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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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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Cox Automotive showcased new retail and wholesale solutions designed to fuel the future of car buying and selling during NADA Show 2025, the National Automotive Dealers Association’s annual convention, in New Orleans. “These new retail enhancements emphasize our commitment to keeping dealers happy and competitive.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 17, 2024

At the recent Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario training event in Mississauga, Ontario, Voth shared insights on modern management techniques that foster positive work environments. What he wants to see is shop owners abandon fear-driven management practices in favour of collaboration and open communication.

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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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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 14, 2025

As we step into 2025, the automotive retail industry is ready to take its next step in modernizing its operations, where artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are poised to reimagine dealership operations. For more information, visit www.lotlinx.com.

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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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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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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The automotive aftermarket is reporting a positive trend in sales growth among retailers, with significant optimism for 2024.

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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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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 24, 2025

As we step into 2025, the automotive retail industry is ready to take its next step in modernizing its operations, where artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are poised to reimagine dealership operations. The post 2025 Auto Retail Outlook: Machine Learning Meets Inventory Intelligence appeared first on AutoSuccessOnline.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 11, 2025

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), in collaboration with the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO), conducted a survey to understand the sector’s performance and expectations for 2025. 2024 was no exception with most aftermarket retailers seeing robust sales increases.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

retail locations. The post Sun Auto to integrate Anyline’s tire technology at its retail locations appeared first on Tire Review Magazine. Sun Auto Tire & Service says it will integrate Anyline ’s tire sidewall scanner and tire tread reader technology across the company’s 480 U.S.

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Understanding the Challenges The reliance on markdowns as a primary inventory management tool reflects a broader challenge in the automotive retail industry: a tendency to cling to familiar practices even when they are not yielding desired results. Sources Lotlinx 2024 Inventory Carryover Trends Report; August 2024.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Automotive coach Alan Beech told attendees of the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario’s recent Trade Show & Training Event that it’s time to rethink the “quick turnaround” approach.

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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 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 Remarketing

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

TO READ THE FULL STORY BECOME A MEMBER Login The post Growth not quite as dramatic, but used EV sales continue to accelerate in both wholesale & retail markets appeared first on Auto Remarketing. In its latest EV Market Monitor, Cox Automotive reported there were.

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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 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 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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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

retail locations. The post Sun Auto to integrate Anyline’s tire technology at its retail locations appeared first on Tire Review Magazine. Sun Auto Tire & Service says it will integrate Anyline ’s tire sidewall scanner and tire tread reader technology across the company’s 480 U.S.

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Auto Service World

AUGUST 21, 2024

Image credit: Depositphotos.com In an era where the online retail market is more crowded than ever, a positive brand experience, especially during delivery, holds the key to winning over consumers, a recent report outlined. It shows the need for retailers to prioritize flexible and efficient delivery services.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 25, 2025

Speaking at the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario, he challenged shop owners to ensure their staff are talking to their customers in a more simple way. Does your grandmother know what pinion seal is? Does your grandmother know what a differential seal is? Does she even know where it is on the car?

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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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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Konect , a company in electric vehicle charging established by Gilbarco Veeder-Root, suggests that existing fuel retailers are well-positioned to address this gap due to their strategic locations and amenities. “At Europe, for example, is currently three times behind the annual installation rate needed to meet 2030 targets.

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autoevolution

MARCH 19, 2025

The Mustang has had a pretty bad year. In 2024, the Ford Motor Company moved 44,003 units, representing a 9.5 percent drop from the 48,605 sold in the US over the previous 12-month period. Worse still, Mustang Mach-E deliveries totaled 51,745 units last year.

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autoevolution

MARCH 11, 2025

You see, this truck originally retailed for $116,980, and the seller, a dealer out of Florida, let it go for $33,000 under MSRP. This Interstellar White 2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV features the 3X specification and was also fitted with the $9,995 Extreme Off-Road Package. That’s a problem. continue reading. )

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