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By Counterman
Fisher Auto Parts recently celebrated several top-performing partners with the Fisher Auto Parts Star Awards. These awards recognize suppliers for excellence and strong commitment to mutual success.
DRiV Wins Top Honor
link hidden, please login to view presented the Shining Star Award to DRiV. This top honor goes to the supplier partner of the year. The Shining Star Award represents the highest level of achievement among the Fisher Auto Parts Star Awards.
Standout Star Awards Go to Three Outstanding Partners
Fisher Auto Parts also presented Standout Star Awards to three extraordinary supplier partners:
Friction One Premium Guard Standard Motor Products TERREPOWER Earns Shooting Star Award for New Supplier Excellence
The Shooting Star Award, given to an exceptional new supplier, went to TERREPOWER.
Rising Star Awards Recognize Emerging Suppliers
Amalie and White Knight earned Rising Star Awards, which highlight on-the-rise supplier partners.
Bright Star Award Honors Randy Childers
link hidden, please login to view presented the Bright Star Award to Randy Childers of N.A. Williams Company. Star Awards Reflect Fisher Auto Parts’ Commitment to Excellence
“We are proud to honor these remarkable partners for their commitment to the success of the Fisher Auto Parts organization and, in turn, our mutual prosperity,” said Bo Fisher, chairman and CEO of Fisher Auto Parts. “While we are grateful for all of our supplier relationships, the Fisher Auto Parts Star Awards shine a light on the best of the best. These eight award recipients went above and beyond in ways that have truly made a difference.”
The awards celebrate suppliers who exceed expectations. These awards reinforce the importance of strong partnerships and shared achievement, the company said.
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By Counterman
The Auto-Wares Group of Companies announced its Certified Service Center network has reached 1,000 locations.
link hidden, please login to view credited shop owners, technicians and their teams who participate in the Certified Service Centers program. Certified Network Expands Across the Globe
Certified Service Centers operate under the Auto Value, Bumper to Bumper or Confidence Plus brands.
Independent owners run these locations across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Colombia, Europe and China.
link hidden, please login to view described the 1,000-location milestone as a proud moment. As vehicle technology advances, the company said it continues investing in innovation, education and support. Benefits for Certified Service Center Members
Auto-Wares detailed the benefits for a shop that joins the Certified Service Center Program.
Access to MyPlace4Parts, which Auto-Wares said is the industry’s most efficient e-commerce platform for ordering parts and supplies. An inventory of top-quality parts, tools and accessories. Marketing, communication, financial and tech support to help shops grow their business. A chance to compete in the national Technician of the Year program, recognizing the very best in the field. Quarterly rebates based on parts purchases, putting money back into their business.
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By Advance Auto Parts
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers, will report financial results for its first quarter ended April 19, 2025, before the market opens on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The company has scheduled a conference call and webcast to begin at 8:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
A live webcast will be available on the company’s Investor Relations website (
link hidden, please login to view). To join by phone, please link hidden, please login to view online for dial-in and passcode information. Upon registering, participants will receive confirmation with call details and a registrant ID. A replay of the conference call and webcast will be available on the company’s Investor Relations website for one year. About Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. As of December 28, 2024, Advance operated 4,788 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also served 934 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at
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Investor Relations Contact:
Lavesh Hemnani
T: (919) 227-5466
E: [email protected]
Media Contact:
Nicole Ducouer
T: (984) 389-7207
E: [email protected]
Source: Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
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By abenleulmi
The thermostat is a crucial component in your car's engine system, playing a vital role in regulating the engine temperature. Contrary to common beliefs, removing your car's thermostat can lead to severe consequences, affecting fuel efficiency and engine lifespan. In this article, we will explore the benefits of retaining the thermostat and explain why removing it should be avoided. link hidden, please login to view -
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By Counterman
Research by Carfax shows the used car market surging in both value and volume. The automotive aftermarket is positioned to benefit significantly—and among those who understand it best is
link hidden, please login to view, president of link hidden, please login to view (APA). In an industry where profitability is boosted by the number of repairable vehicles on the road, the recent upswing in used car sales is providing tailwinds that aftermarket businesses are ready to ride. “An increase in used car sales as well as an increased valuation of those cars both have huge benefits for our business,” Tucker explains. “With more vehicles on the road in that sweet spot of being 4-12 years old, our opportunity for selling parts increases exponentially.”
That “sweet spot” Tucker refers to is the prime range for aftermarket demand. These vehicles are typically out of warranty, increasingly in need of maintenance and repair, and owned by drivers more likely to invest in keeping them roadworthy—especially when used car values are holding strong. It’s a powerful combination that leads to increased part sales, especially in high-failure-rate categories.
Data is the Differentiator
According to Tucker, the key to capitalizing on this growing opportunity lies in one word: data.
“Keeping track of what we need to have on the shelf to service this aging car parc is the number one driver in capitalizing on servicing these vehicles,” he says. “Also understanding how the types of repairs change as the vehicle ages is important. Here again, data is the driver to success.”
From stocking the right parts for the right model years to understanding when customers shift from premium to value-tier products, every decision aftermarket businesses make should be rooted in understanding vehicle age trends and consumer vehicle repair behavior. “Understanding the brands and price points that change as the vehicle ages also must be top of mind,” he adds.
Growth For Established Players
With used car sales rising sharply, some might foresee a flood of new players entering the aftermarket to capitalize on that replacement parts demand. But Tucker doesn’t see it playing out that way.
“Having an aging car parc also means expanding your inventory in order to cover those additional model years adequately,” he says. “Having inventory dollars invested in the right places is not something that happens overnight, and so new entrants into this space are few and far between.”
Instead, he anticipates new investments going into existing aftermarket businesses. The industry’s resilience—especially during economic uncertainty—continues to attract capital. “I won’t ever say we are recession-proof as an industry, but we are recession-resistant,” Tucker notes. “Our space has proven to be an attractive one for investors and I don’t see that changing.”
Vehicle Categories for Strong Sales
While aging vehicles generally mean more part sales overall, Tucker is quick to point out that those sales fluctuate based on a variety of factors: vehicle miles driven, car parc composition and failure rates.
“When you take all of those into account, we see categories such as brakes, ride control and chassis all having exponential growth,” he says. “Anything the vehicle must have to start, run and stop effectively are all areas of strong growth.”
And as used car values rise, owners are more inclined to authorize discretionary repairs, reversing a trend often seen in older vehicles. “We will also see more of those discretionary repairs come into play on older vehicles as their value holds strong and steady,” Tucker adds.
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