Plastic Repair: A Solution to the Parts Shortage
If you can’t get parts, then it makes sense to repair them. So maybe it’s time to dust off the old plastic welder and two-part bumper repair adhesives.
eBay Motors Kicks Off Inaugural New York Auto Parts Show
In the face of unprecedented supply chain challenges, the show debuts a line of “Re-Concept cars,” assembled in partnership with some of the industry’s top builders and biggest stars.
Advantage Parts Solutions Announces Executive Promotions
Advantage Parts Solutions has promoted Darren Clark to UK managing director, Murray Isaac to chief financial officer and Steve Kirstiuk to senior vice president of Global Operations.
Hunter Announces Three-Year Warranty for All Replacement Parts
Hunter Engineering has announced an all-inclusive three-year replacement parts warranty, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2021.
Brand Integrity and the Value of OEM Parts
The decision to use OEM parts comes down to multiple factors, including price, availability, and value – though their value is often overlooked when it comes to a company’s brand.
GM Reveals New GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco Parts Packaging
General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales announced they have released all-new parts packaging as part of a broader effort to rebrand and strengthen GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco.
FCA Issues Position Statement on Opt OE Parts
FCA has issued a position statement on “opt OE” parts that appear in various estimating systems.
CCC Reports Strong Industry Adoption of Parts eCommerce, Marketing Capabilities
The growth signals a shift in how collision parts are promoted and purchased within the industry.
CARiD Launches OE Brand of Factory-Equivalent Parts
Online retailer CARiD.com announced the launch of its “OE” brands, encompassing what it claims is the widest variety of automotive replacement parts available at one website.
Automotive Recyclers Association Encourages Use of Recycled Parts During UAW Strike
The ARA is encouraging all automotive service providers and vehicle owners to utilize recycled original equipment parts as a solution to the growing replacement parts shortage due to the ongoing United Automobile Workers Union strike.
