Motor Works, Inc.: Successful Rockville, MD, Shop is Built on a ‘Winning Combination’ of Confidence in Staff and Respect for Clientele
When you’ve been a shop owner as long as Greg Skolnik has – since December 1979, to be exact – you’ve learned a thing or two about running a successful automotive repair business: Like ways to retain top-notch employees and how to build relationships with customers that keep them coming back year after year.
Federated Officially Kicks Off Partnership with Marine Toys for Tots at Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Race
Federated Auto Parts officially kicked off its corporate partnership with Marine Toys for Tots prior to Saturday’s Federated Auto Parts 400. Bill Grein, vice president for Marine Toys for Tots, received a check for $65,000 from Federated Auto Parts CEO Rusty Bishop.
Auto Centers Closing as Part of Sears Reduction
At least 30 Sears Auto Centers will be among those locations closed as part of Sears Holding Corp.’s plan to close as many as 120 of its retail stores.
Bosch ‘National Wheel Service Promise’ Guarantees Rapid Equipment Repair
Bosch has introduced the “Bosch National Wheel Service Promise” in a dramatic move that guarantees that a Bosch authorized Wheel Service repair provider will restore Bosch branded wheel service equipment to operating condition within 48 hours of repair being scheduled by calling 1-855 BOSCHTECH (1-855-267-2483) “The National Wheel Service Promise is unprecedented, and assures the
Bosch Introduces ‘National Wheel Service Promise’
Bosch has just introduced the “Bosch National Wheel Service Promise” – a move that the company says guarantees a Bosch authorized Wheel Service repair provider will restore Bosch-branded wheel service equipment to operating condition within 48 hours of repair being scheduled.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year to Give Snap-on
With the holiday season upon us and special pricing on select items until Dec. 31, 2011, it truly is the most wonderful time of the year to give Snap-on tools.
Directions: The Price of Neglect
While it’s good for independent repair shops that more than half of American drivers said they are holding onto their older vehicle because they do not want the financial burden of a new one, about 25% of car owners today admitted to neglecting repairs and maintenance on their vehicles in the past 12 months due to the economic climate.
Gearwrench Holiday Gift Sets are Now Available at NAPA Stores Nationwide Through Dec. 31, 2010
Just in time for holiday shopping, GearWrench, a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, announced its five-piece X-Beam Ratcheting Wrench set ($24.99) and two-piece QuadBox Double Box Ratcheting Set ($19.99) are now available at NAPA stores nationwide.
Editor’s Notebook: Paving The Way To Profits and Increased Market Share
With the year quickly winding down, as a shop owner in this business, there are likely certain strategies, policies, practices that you are really emphasizing now to ensure your shop finishes the year on a more solid note.
Shop Profile: Louden Motorcar Services, Inc. – A 30-year Success Story
We present an update on shop owner Steve Louden, who was first featured in ImportCar 30 years ago. While many things have changed since Steve opened Louden Motorcar Services, Inc. in Dallas back in 1977, one thing hasn’t: integrity. It’s what has helped him build a customer base that trusts him implicitly to ensure that their Mercedes, BMWs and Porsches are repaired quickly
and accurately.