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In memoriam: Al Stewart — May 26, 1936 to Oct. 2, 2020

Al Stewart's love of cars began in his childhood, and after attending Lewis & Clark College, he moved to San Francisco to sell automotive parts for Wagner Company.

In memoriam: Al Stewart — May 26, 1936 to Oct. 2, 2020

By Staff/Wire Reports on November 19, 2020

Stewart worked for many years at Portland Transmission Warehouse (PTW), where he retired as general manager and vice president in 2011.

Technician group to meet in-person and online for scan tools discussion

The Northwest Automotive Technicians Society (NATS) is meeting in-person at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 23. There is no charge to attend/participate either online or in-person at Molalla Auto Works, 810 E. Main St. Molalla, Ore.

Technician group to meet in-person and online for scan tools discussion

By Staff/Wire Reports on November 19, 2020

Northwest Automotive Technicians Society will discuss scan tools they are using, what's new and live demos; the event is free and open to all.

Idaho Larry H. Miller Dealerships collect pajamas for women and children during holidays

Idaho Larry H. Miller Dealerships collect pajamas for women and children during holidays

By Staff/Wire Reports on November 11, 2020

The clothing drive is for the Boise Rescue Mission women and children’s shelters through Nov. 30.

View last week’s trends in car counts and ARO across the regions

The above graph compares AROs each day from last week with the day's average car count. The highest ARO was $524 on Friday, Nov. 6, with an average car count of 20 (highest for the week).

View last week’s trends in car counts and ARO across the regions

By Staff/Wire Reports on November 11, 2020

See how shops in different regions across the U.S. are performing compared to other areas.

Oregon parts stores get on board with new car care program

Approximately 77 percent of violations from Oregon State Police are due to “Operating without Required Lighting." Required lighting includes all external lighting such as blinkers, headlights, and tail lights.

Oregon parts stores get on board with new car care program

By Staff/Wire Reports on October 21, 2020

'Oregon’s Car Care' program allows police officers to issue store vouchers to motorists with equipment violations.

Drivers are making fall road trip plans with cautious optimism

By Staff/Wire Reports on October 21, 2020

Denver, Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland and Seattle top list of destinations this season, according to AAA survey.

View last week’s trends in car counts and ARO across the regions

The above graph compares AROs each day from last week with the day's average car count. The highest ARO was $539 on Friday, Oct. 16, with an average car count of 20 (highest for the week).

View last week’s trends in car counts and ARO across the regions

By Staff/Wire Reports on October 21, 2020

See how shops in different regions across the U.S. are performing compared to other areas.