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Some of the most well known auto parts manufacturers submit their parts catalog data to a third party platform called ShowMeTheParts. It's a great resource to find the right auto parts for cars, trucks, light duty and heavy duty. the catalog features fitment data as well. http://www.showmetheparts.com/catalog.html

Source: http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/fake-auto-parts-and-road-safety/ ANY legitimate car nut would tell us not to scrimp on automotive parts, especially counterfeit ones, since the “savings wouldn’t be worth the headache”. Lately, there is clamor within the domestic auto-parts industry about the proliferation of fakes being sold by unscrupulous auto supply shops. Most are imported from abroad and costs only a fraction of original parts but bear very identical packaging. Current available data from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) tallies 7,690,038 registered vehicles across the country, bulk of which are in National Capital Region. Even a third of that figure would be a very lucrative market for fake parts. Fakes are not to be confused with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts. OEM parts undergo the same rigid quality and performance testing standard procedures as original ones. Besides, some of a vehicle’s components are actually made by separate OEM companies as contractors to huge car manufacturers, like Toyota, Mercedes Benz, BMW, or Honda. Examples of top 100 global OEM companies are JTEKT Corp., Bosch GmbH, Denso Corp., Yazaki Corp., BASF SE and NTN Corp. Independent bogus manufacturers may counterfeit both original and OEM parts. Recently, auto enthusiast and veteran journalist Rey Langit hosted auto parts advocate lawyer Noven Joseph Quioc in one of his programs. Lawer Quioc said the Philippines unfortunately lacks facilities for accident and fatality analysis, such as those in developed countries like the US, making efforts to understand the cause of accidents difficult. Quioc said fake auto parts are not treated at the same level as spurious drugs or food items since they don’t seem to have an immediate lethal or health impact. Langit said it is quite alarming that some of the most commonly counterfeited parts are directly related to passenger safety than cosmetic value. Examples are mag wheels, tires, bearings, brake discs, brake pads, rubber rings, axle boots, oil filters and under chassis components, such as tie rods, rack ends and ball joints. In most cases, consumers are unaware that they are buying a fake part since the packaging of counterfeits is almost like that of original products. There are times that a consumer would consciously prefer a fake auto part for the fraction of a cost in order to save. That’s why many car enthusiasts suggest to only purchase parts from reliable and reputable auto supply shops. These shops usually have posters or flyers that show comparisons of packaging and product quality of parts in order to help consumers identify if what they are buying is fake. More often that not, fake products have misspellings, grammatical errors or design inconsistencies, such as misaligned texts or inaccurate colors in the packaging. The quality of the boxes and hologram/security stickers are of substandard quality. Some parts are also plastic-sealed to avoid tampering. “Fake car parts compromise the safety of everyone in the vehicle. For instance, buying fake rims, tires or brakes may not seem much, but many thrifty car owners forget to understand that these parts keep direct contact with the road. Should these parts fail, the accident will most likely be catastrophic, if not cause of traffic,” said Jose Nicolas Calanoc, deputy editor of C! Magazine. “Those who are buying fake automotive parts should ask themselves: are their and their passenger’s lives worth that amount they get to save?” he said. Arnel Doria, president of Safety Riders Association of the Philippines and Safe-T Ryders Training Center, said in a recent news conference that the menace of fake auto parts is not just restricted to loss of life but translates into a loss of revenue for an industry, as well. It also means less taxes and revenues for the government because the firms that make these fake parts do not pay taxes. Worse, many of these fake parts are smuggled into the country. That’s why international and local auto parts makers are coordinating with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to raid and seize these items. The law-enforcement agency has been at it for almost two decades now, following complaints. Once caught, importers, distributors and retailers of fake parts will be charged in violation of the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines. Recently, the National Bureau of Investigation conducted simultaneous raids in Metro Manila, Metro Cebu, Davao and Tagum, resulting in a rich haul of fake automotive parts. Again, would you rather risk your life and your loved ones for a fraction of a price? To reach the writer, e-mail [email protected].

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RAND BLANC, Mich. – ACDelco is giving away hundreds of prizes – including a Las Vegas trip and a new car – as part of its “Ride, Race, Rewards” sweepstakes. Technicians and do-it-yourself mechanics who purchase select parts from the General Motors replacement brand will have the chance to win a trip to Las Vegas and a new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicle, among other prizes. To participate, log onto www.ACDelcoRideRaceRewards.com, from July 1 to Sept. 30, to register each eligible ACDelco part purchased as an entry in the sweepstakes. Eligible part categories include ignition and emissions, batteries, brakes, air conditioning, fuel pumps, rotating electrical, spark plugs, filters and chassis parts. “Customers select ACDelco time and time again for our quality, durability and performance, and this is a way for us to give them a unique chance to win an exclusive trip to Las Vegas or a brand new GM vehicle,” said Heather Waszczenko, national brand manager for ACDelco. “Almost anyone who buys an eligible ACDelco part can enter to win, and each part purchased counts as one entry, so customers that purchase multiple parts will receive multiple contest entries.” Winners will be drawn monthly. On Oct. 5, ACDelco will select a grand-prize winner, who will get to choose between any new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicle with an MSRP of up to $60,000. Three other winners get a trip for two to Las Vegas, which includes passes to the SEMA Show and AAPEX. They also will get to take part in the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School at the Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club. Winners will have the chance to get behind some of the fastest Corvettes in the world and experience its true on-track performance capabilities, ACDelco said. Hundreds of winners each month will receive exclusive ACDelco merchandise including dartboards, pub table sets, vintage wall signs and more. Eligible participants include U.S. employees and customers of aftermarket repair facilities, customers of dealership service departments as well as do-it-yourself mechanics. One entry per ACDelco part purchased per customer. Multiple entries can be submitted for different parts purchased with no limit to the number of entries submitted during the promotional period. GM employees, ACDelco distributors and GM dealership employees are not eligible to participate. However, customers receiving service at a dealership are eligible. Source: http://www.counterman.com/acdelco-launches-ride-race-rewards-sweepstakes-technicians-diyers/

A national automotive parts provider has entered the Greater Cincinnati market by opening three stores that will add up to 50 employees. The expansion by Autopart International is part of a strategic growth plan for the Norton, Mass.-based company that provides 43,000 products to automotive professionals in the region. Autopart International stores partner with independent repair facilities to help grow their businesses. Autopart International has entered the Greater Cincinnati market by opening three stores. Here are the Greater Cincinnati locations: Roselawn, 7749 Reinhold Drive Fairfield, 4115 Thunderbird Lane Queensgate, 914 Dalton Ave. Grand opening events are planned 3-7 p.m. June 27 in Roselawn; 3-7 p.m. June 28 in Queensgate, and ­3-7 p.m. June 29 in Fairfield. The stores will be open 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and closed Sunday. Autopart International, a subsidiary of Advance Auto Parts, has more than 180 stores nationwide.

Source: http://www.vagazette.com/news/vanews-o-reily-auto-parts-and-auto-parts-supply-to-merge-20170710-story.html O'Reilly Auto Parts and Auto Parts Supply announced plans to merge on Monday. The merge is expected to be completed by next week, according to a news release. After the merge, the store will be operated from the O’Reilly Auto Parts, located at 834 Merrimac Trail. For more information on either store, call Auto Parts Supply at 757-229-3580 or O'Reilly Auto Parts at 757-565-2485. O’Reilly was founded in 1957 and has stores in 47 states. “O’Reilly has been successful for 60 years by relentlessly focusing on providing consistently high levels of service to our customers. We would like to welcome the Auto Parts and Supply employees to Team O’Reilly, and we are excited about the opportunity to continue to provide top-notch service to all of Auto Parts and Supply existing customers, as well as new customers, in the Williamsburg and surrounding communities,” said Scott Kraus, O’Reilly’s Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Expansion, in a news release.

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In January 2001, Oscaro was founded when one man realized that there had to be a simpler and less expensive way to provide the DIY community with high quality genuine auto parts. His solution was found online. Since that modest start Oscaro has grown to a company that can procure the highest quality parts from leading parts manufacturers and now delivers tens of thousands of orders per month to individual consumers worldwide. Oscaro Inc. serves customers in North America and is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area at: Oscaro Inc.111 N Market StreetSuite 300San Jose, CA 95113-1116 [email protected] Call (855) 867 2276Monday - Friday5:00 am - 5:00 pm PT

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Parts Authority has announced the acquisition of Mainline Auto Parts. Mainline Auto Parts has been one of the premier auto parts distributors in the Baltimore area for the past 30 years. According to Randy Buller, CEO of Parts Authority, the decision was simple. “Marvin Miller and his team at Mainline Auto Parts, share the same philosophy and strategy for doing business in the ‘Do It for Me’ channel along with large branded inventory, expert counter people, fast delivery service and synergy with its wide installer customer base,” said Buller. For Mainline Auto Parts, Parts Authority delivers inventory support and buying power, access to its many locations in Maryland, Washington D.C. and New York, and excellent growth opportunities for its team members. The current staff of Mainline will continue to run the operation under the direction of Parts Authority. Marvin Miller is the president of Mainline Auto Parts. Source: http://www.aftermarketnews.com/parts-authority-acquires-mainline-auto-parts/

Published on Jul 5, 2017 TheStreet's Action Alerts PLUS Portfolio Manager Jim Cramer said there needs to be mergers in the auto parts retail space, which includes companies like AutoZone , O'Reilly and Advanced Auto Parts AAP .

O'Reilly Automotive Inc. (ORLY) fell 20% on Wednesday and led industry rivals lower after it said its second-quarter comparable store sales rose 1.7%, falling well short of its guidance of 3% to 5%, and announced the release date for its full second quarter 2017 results "Our second quarter comparable store sales results of 1.7% represent an improvement over our first quarter, but fell below our guidance of 3% to 5%, due to what we believe were continued headwinds. The comparable store sales shortfall will also have a consequent impact on our operating profitability, which we will report in our full second quarter earnings release on July 26th," the company's CEO Greg Henslee said in a press release We3dnesday. O'Reilly shares fell 20% on Wednesday losing $43 to trade $177.16. AutoZone (AZO) and Advance Auto Parts (AAP) also fell in early trade, dropping 3% and 5%, respectively.

SOURCE: http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2017/06/23/layoffs-website-littered-with-comments-from.html Current and former employees of retailer Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) have been taking to social media and TheLayoff.com to air grievances about a recent round of layoffs allegedly initiated companywide starting June 19. However, top executives and a company spokeswoman from Advance Auto have so far not responded to multiple emails and phone calls requesting confirmation of the layoffs and more details about the terminations. Posters to TheLayoff.com estimate that close to 900 employees mostly in middle-management positions –and some who have been with the company for 20 years or more – have been affected. Most of the positions were from the company’s sales and distribution centers, including several from its Raleigh corporate center. Advance Auto has not yet filed a worker adjustment notice in North Carolina, but a WARN notice would not be required if fewer than 50 employees were affected in a 30-day period.

SOURCE: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2017/06/27/advance-auto-parts/431468001/ Advance Auto Parts cut nearly 500 jobs as it seeks a turnaround predicated on store upgrades after two consecutive years of sales declines. The Roanoke, Va.-based retailer confirmed Tuesday that it had eliminated 475 positions in corporate, supply chain and field management. The company, which has more than 5,000 stores, employed about 74,000 workers as of February, according to a public filing. Advance Auto Parts spokesperson Laurie Stacy said the company had not cut any positions at its stores, where the company has been focusing its investments. "These organizational changes ensure our structure and resources are properly aligned with our short- and long-term strategic business plan," she said in an email. "We are focused on productivity enhancements in areas that do not affect our customers while also significantly improving the customer experience." The move came after a tough first quarter for Advance, whose sales at stores open at least a year fell 2.7%. The company blamed the timing of its quarterly period and a lighter second half of winter for undermining sales. The performance "served as a reminder that its turnaround will have plenty of puts and takes along the way," UBS analyst Michael Lasser said in a May 25 note. But, Lasser said, Advance boasts a "long-term growth story" that "remains attractive."