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By chevyguy
Another cracked exhaust manifold. This time on my 2011 Chevy Equinox. Happened before on my 2014 Chevy Equinox:
Here's some pictures:
Common problem on these.
Replaced with
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By Counterman
After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Automotive Parts Headquarters (APH) recently hosted its 2022 Independent Store Meeting.
The two-day business event opened at Target Field, where Corey Bartlett, APH president and CEO, led off with a report on the company’s growth, personnel additions, aftermarket industry trends and Auto Care Association/Right to Repair legislative efforts. A special virtual appearance from John and JC Washbish, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, got everyone excited about the upcoming Aftermarket Jackpot Convention in Las Vegas.
Business training was conducted by APH staff members Tim Feddema and Jim Pascale in the areas of online reputation and search engine optimization, as well as employee retention and recruitment. Jim Becker and Kevin Mack, also from APH, discussed future merchandising opportunities and updated attendees on current supply chain challenges.
Channel-partner representatives from MacPherson struts (FCS Automotive), MacPherson hubs (MPA), Parts Master filters (First Brands Group), Prestone and Milwaukee Tools wrapped up the first day with product information and selling seminars.
All guests and their families then enjoyed an evening of food, fun and camaraderie while watching the Minnesota Twins battle the Los Angeles Angels from the comfort of their Skyline Suite seats. Recent Twins Hall of Fame inductee, Dan Gladden, entertained the group with fun stories from his 1987 and 1991 World Series Championship playing years, and also joined everyone for a group photo.
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By Counterman
Photo caption (left to right): Destiny, chapter vice president, Chippewa Hills FFA; Dan Reid, store manager, Auto Value parts store, Remus, Michigan; Macey, chapter president, Chippewa Hills FFA; and Adrian, chapter historian, Chippewa Hills FFA.
The Auto Value parts store in Remus, Michigan – a member of the Auto-Wares Group of Companies network – took first place in the country participating in WIX Filters’ FFA Box Top Program.
The store and the surrounding community redeemed a total of 22,425 box tops. The store’s local chapter, Chippewa Hills Future Farmers of America, received a $7,606.25 check. Included in that total is an additional $2,000 bonus for being one of the four chapters that submitted the most box tops, and the most improved chapter from last year’s fundraising.
“The support from Dan and Auto Value is amazing,” said Doug Richard, FFA director. “This donation will allow our chapter to reduce the cost to our members who attend FFA National Convention and State Convention, as well as cover other chapter activities. Thank you to Auto Value and WIX Filters.”
For each oil-filter box top submitted, WIX donates 25 cents to local FFA chapters.
Collect WIX box tops from farmers, truck owners, repair shops and garages, and drop them off at a participating WIX Filters FFA Box Top program location. Prior to submitting, make sure that the box top has the WIX Filters logo or name, the part number and UPC code. Visit
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By Counterman
Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper, in collaboration with the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, are pleased to announce 14 winners of their 2022 scholarship competition.
The recipients, picked from a competitive pool of student applicants from across North America, will be recognized as they work toward their degrees.
This year’s scholarship recipients, and their respective warehouse distributor include:
Aaron Caton – Harrodsburg, Kentucky; Hahn Automotive Al Scrivner – O’Fallon, Illinois; All Car Brieanne Schmidt – Calgary; Central Auto Parts Christian Pfeiffer – Jackson, Michigan; Auto-Wares Group of Companies Emily Seay – Marianna, Florida; Parts Warehouse Inc. Jesse Banks – Calgary; Central Auto Parts Julie West – Stanton, Michigan; Auto-Wares Group of Companies Kathy Hinson – Climax, Florida; Parts Warehouse Inc. Nicholas Caton – Harrodsburg, Kentucky; Hahn Automotive Samantha Scott – Rockford, Michigan; Auto-Wares Group of Companies Tammy Gracie – Red Deer, Alberta; Central Auto Parts Taya Thoendal – Winnipeg; Piston Ring Tristan Norris – Calgary; Central Auto Parts Zackery Beshears – Greenwood, Arkansas; Parts Warehouse Inc. “We continue to take pride in the outstanding students representing the Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper brands,” said Nikki Paschall, director of communications and engagement for Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper. “We encourage lifelong learning and congratulate this year’s students for investing in themselves. We are honored to support in this way.”
Through their affiliation with Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper, eligible candidates filled out a comprehensive application that included essay prompts, short answers, letters of recommendation, transcript requirements and more. A University of the Aftermarket Foundation panel of judges reviewed and ranked the applicants based on their merits.
Candidates also were required to show they were employees or children of employees of an Auto Value, Bumper to Bumper or Confidence Plus location.
Since the Alliance scholarship program was developed in 2001, it has awarded almost $550,000 in scholarships to deserving students. The annual program encourages continuing education within the membership and supports the next workforce generation in achieving their educational goals.
For more information about the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, please visit
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By Counterman
In the October issue of AMN/Counterman, we covered the Automotive Sales Council’s
link hidden, please login to view – an initiative that aims to reduce the sky-high return rate in the automotive aftermarket. Members of the Automotive Sales Council include representatives from KYB, Dorman Products, FDP Brakes, Motorcar Parts of America, MotoRad and Standard Motor Products. The group developed the “Check the Part” campaign to hit home with counter professionals, who are on the front lines of processing parts returns and weeding out warranty abuse.
Endorsed by AASA and the Auto Care Association, the campaign’s messaging is simple:
√ Open the box.
√ Inspect the part.
√ Verify the return.
Recently, Dorman published a return guide for a catalytic converter with integrated exhaust manifold – also known as a manifold converter.
If a customer wants to return a manifold converter, Dorman recommends these four steps to determine if it’s a valid warranty claim:
Verify it’s the right part type. Some customers try to return unrelated products and heavy objects as a scam. Verify that the catalyst substrate is intact. If it’s oily, broken or sooty, the vehicle might need additional repair and the converter might not be covered under warranty policy. Verify that the part has been used. A heated-up or used manifold can be red from rust or a blueish color on its outer shell. If it isn’t discolored, it may be new and unmounted, and therefore can be sold again. If it’s a Dorman part, verify the part number. Dorman converters have welded tags or laser etching with part number, so you can be sure it’s the right part in the box. You can download a PDF of the return guide below:
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