Counterperson Articles

Light vehicle shifts signal evolving auto parts demand

Light vehicle shifts signal evolving auto parts demand

The third quarter brought notable shifts in Canada’s light vehicle sales picture, with several key segments moving sharply in opposite directions — developments that carry clear implications for jobbers, distributors, and repair networks. According to data from...

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WAI Expands Coverage with 91 New Part Numbers

WAI, a premier global parts manufacturer in the Automotive, Heavy-Duty, Agricultural, Industrial, and Power Sports aftermarket, is proud to announce the release of 91 new part numbers now available to our valued customers. These additions...

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Guarding against the latest fraud tactic: the POS Scam

Guarding against the latest fraud tactic: the POS Scam

Guarding against fraud is nothing new for aftermarket businesses--they trade in some high-dollar items, attractive to thieves and fraudsters--but there's a relatively new brand of fraud hitting businesses: the Point-of-Sale Scam. As noted, fraudsters present a moving...

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Mevotech adds new first-to-market parts

Mevotech, a North American market leader in the engineering, design and manufacturing of driveline, steering, suspension and braking auto parts, announces 84 new first-to-market parts. Mevotech is continuing its mission to deliver high-performance repair...

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GSP North America expands wheel end coverage

GSP North America, a leading provider of automotive undercar solutions, announced the launch of 21 new wheel end part numbers, significantly expanding coverage across key makes and models in North America. This new release, including some first-to-market parts,...

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Aftermarket needs to fight driver tech phobia

Aftermarket needs to fight driver tech phobia

A February survey showed that the more complex the hardware, the more likely customers will seek repairs at a dealership. By Lois Tuffin When it came time to pick out a new car, Trevor Tennant’s wife tasked him with the job rather than visit lots herself. As president...

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