ACDelco Introduces Advantage Control Arms

ACDelco has added control arms to the all-new ACDelco Advantage family of high-quality aftermarket chassis components for budget-conscious consumers.

With 49 part numbers in the line, ACDelco says the Advantage control arms feature these attributes:

•Corrosion-resistant coating for long-life performance;

•Greaseable ball joints for easy maintenance and long life; and

•Lightweight construction to meet application requirements.

ACDelco Advantage control arms are thoroughly tested to ensure durability, and are manufactured in TS16949-certified facilities to ensure consistent, high quality, the company says.

The entire ACDelco Advantage Chassis lineup launches with more than

1,000 part numbers focusing on the top-selling product categories. Parts are stringently tested to ensure that fit, form and function are similar to original equipment service parts, ACDelco says. Installation hardware is included when needed, and all parts are backed by a 12-month/12,000-mile warranty.

Eligible members of the ACDelco Professional Service Center program may provide additional customer assurance including labor and roadside assistance.

To learn more about ACDelco chassis parts, visit www.acdelco.com/parts/chassis.

When Your Shop Is Worth Much More Than You Thought

Although every sale of a shop in which I am involved has its own unique set of circumstances, which makes my job both very interesting and very challenging, Cowden Automotive stands out as particularly memorable because I was able to demonstrate to the long-time owner, Paul Cowden, that his business was worth about three times what he had initially thought.

Case Study: Owner of San Francisco-based Import Service Shop Delighted to Discover Just How Valuable His Business is to Qualified Buyers
I sometimes share case studies of the clients I have been able to assist in my role as an aftermarket business broker and provider of intermediary and advisory services. I do that when I think the story will provide a reader in similar circumstances with new insights or helpful information.
In the case of Cowden Automotive, Inc., I acted in a consulting capacity assisting the owner and his broker in valuing the business, creating a marketing plan, finding a qualified buyer, and arranging financing for the sale.
Although every sale of a shop in which I am involved has its own unique set of circumstances, which makes my job both very interesting and very challenging, Cowden Automotive stands out as particularly memorable because I was able to demonstrate to the long-time owner, Paul Cowden, that his business was worth about three times what he had initially thought.
Needless to say, delivering that kind of good news to a shop owner is a rewarding experience. Discovering that the sale of his business would result in his retirement nest-egg being substantially larger than he had ever thought was a fitting tribute to someone who had spent his entire working career as a busy automotive service shop owner.

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