More funding helps replenish the Paycheck Protection Program, which was wiped out in just two weeks’ time.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to require manufacturers of motor vehicles, tires and child-restraint systems to retain records for 10 years rather than five.
ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher, AMAM, said he is especially excited about the offerings for shop owners and their staffs at this year’s upcoming ASA Annual Business Meeting & Conference.
As the CEO and executive director of TechForce Foundation, Jennifer Maher has a bold vision. “For decades, technicians have been unfairly identified as ‘grease monkeys.’ It’s a label that was never true but, today, is just ridiculous when you consider the complexity of vehicles. Frankly, we’re out to kill that negative image once and for all. And, in the process, we want to inspire and support those who are looking for a secure and rewarding career that fits their talent and interests,” said Maher.
JC Washbish, vice chairman of the Young Auto Care Network (YANG), recently sat down with aftermarketNews to talk about the exciting new initiatives YANG leadership is executing for 2018, including the upcoming YANG Leadership Conference, which will be held in conjunction with the Auto Care Association Leadership Days in May in Atlanta.
For more than a decade, the automotive aftermarket supplier industry has acknowledged the need for better promotion and education for technicians on the investment, services and R&D that goes into creating and supporting quality parts. However, the question of what makes a part a “quality” part is still a subjective one.
