This marks the first vehicle equipment ban ordered by NHTSA in over two decades. Anyone caught importing or selling these defective inflators will be held accountable.
Aftermarket Matters
New learning experience builds repair planning confidence and helps to improve accuracy and shop efficiency ahead of 2027 renewal requirements.
Terry Bradshaw and Siri Lindley to headline biannual STX 2026 Supplier & Training Expo. STX will feature more than 300 educational courses from top industry experts.
Sensify has a fluid-free architecture that distributes intelligence at wheel level, removing hydraulic circuits and centralized actuation.
Since replacement parts are non-discretionary, their declining sales share means that a growing portion of aftermarket sales consists of discretionary products.
The 33 percent rise reflects increases in car repair parts and labor with labor costs rising 51 percent and parts 23 percent.
Patel joins Sonic after a tenure as SVP of marketing and merchandising at ISN and roles at Advance Auto Parts / Carquest, Pep Boys, XL Parts, and NAPA.
