"Recessions are efficient as a device of nature to prune and weed. Since we are diving into a period of spine-snapping change, we had better start the process of reformation before it happens to us," says Bill Wade.
Aftermarket Matters
The newly refurbished vehicle by Shawnee Mission Ford will support the efforts of The Whole Person, which provides services to people with disabilities and their families.
The acquisition will bring APH’s corporate store count to nearly 200 and independent store count to more than 75.
"Any savvy owner of a dealership or shop knows the value of recruiting and retaining skilled techs. Apprenticeship is a powerful, proven way to do this, and the data is in," says Nicholas Wyman.
Originating with two repair centers in 2004, the new locations were commonly branded as 1st Certified Collision Centers in 2016.
Though the purchase price was not made known, the transaction included a $10,000 contribution to the automotive technology program at Santa Rosa Junior College.
Covid strengthens retail auto parts stores' DIY market; retail has also "greatly expanded" its product share in DIFM market at jobbers' expense over last 10 years.
