Doug Kaufman

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Editorial Director, Babcox Media at Shop Owner Magazine

Editorial Director, Babcox Media at Brake & Front End

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April Pop Quiz Winners Named

1 week ago | tomorrowstechnician.com | Doug Kaufman

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Congratulations to this week’s randomly selected list of Pop Quiz winners – You got all five questions right and we support you for your tenacity! If you’re one of the lucky 10 randomly selected from all the entries, congratulations. You’ll be hearing from us about a $10 Amazon gift card. If not, the games aren’t over – there’s always another opportunity to play anoter game right now! Here’s the lucky winners...
Partnership Pathways: Bridging the Gap

1 week ago | counterman.com | Doug Kaufman

Published: Lauren Beaulieu’s automotive journey started at Saturn before transitioning into the aftermarket a few years later. Now serving as the Vice President of Marketing for Advance Auto Parts, she takes her influence in the industry seriously when it comes to helping others. She recently participated in the Advance/Worldpac STX Supplier Training Expo, where she addressed a topic close to her heart: education in the aftermarket.
Partnership Pathways: Bridging the Gap

1 week ago | brakeandfrontend.com | Doug Kaufman

Doug Kaufman has been with Babcox Media since 1987 serving in a variety of editorial and publishing roles and titles. He is currently editorial director of Brake & Front End, ImportCar, Tomorrow's Technician and Underhood Service. Doug has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Bowling Green State University and remains a committed MAC enthusiast.
Congress Shows Support for the REPAIR Act 2025

1 week ago | shopownermag.com | Doug Kaufman

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: The Auto Care Association, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, CAR Coalition, CVSN, PAMA and NFIB support the “Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair” (REPAIR) Act 2025. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced this bipartisan, bicameral bill. The bill ensures that consumers can repair their vehicles freely, safely and affordably. As vehicles modernize, automakers block...
Modern Fuel Systems Demand Modern Hoses

1 week ago | counterman.com | Doug Kaufman

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: For generations, the only question about fuel line replacement was “How big is it?” Inside diameter was the only thing that really mattered for most cars, but today you are likely to be faced with more questions about the correct replacement hose for your customers’ safety and compliance. Before 1985, most cars and trucks on the road had carburetors, externally mounted fuel pumps and one or two blends of...
Partnership Pathways: Bridging the Gap

1 week ago | bodyshopbusiness.com | Doug Kaufman

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: In this episode of Tomorrow’s Technician’s Partnership Pathways Podcast, powered by NAPA, host Doug Kaufman speaks with Ritchie Wimmer, a multifaceted shop owner and automotive instructor at Morro Bay High School in California. In addition to sharing his amazing life-altering story, Ritchie shares his insights on the challenges of being a successful shop owner today and how mentorships and apprenticeship...
Partnership Pathways: Bridging the Gap

2 weeks ago | tomorrowstechnician.com | Doug Kaufman

In this episode of Tomorrow’s Technician’s Partnership Pathways Podcast, powered by NAPA, host Doug Kaufman speaks with Ritchie Wimmer, a multifaceted shop owner and automotive instructor at Morro Bay High School in California. In addition to sharing his amazing life-altering story, Ritchie shares his insights on the challenges of being a successful shop owner today and how mentorships and apprenticeship programs can bridge the gap between generations in the automotive industry.
Guess The Car Contest Cooks Up Winners

2 weeks ago | tomorrowstechnician.com | Doug Kaufman

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Congratulations to all of the entrants in last week’s Guess the Car contest, presented by Tomorrow’s Technician. We had an overwhelming number of entries that followed the recipe exactly, with only a few who decided to substitute key ingredients. The answer to this puzzle is the Boxster – though there were some other terrific, if terrifically misguided, attempts. In the end, here are the 10 lucky winners who...
Road Testing A Vehicle

2 weeks ago | underhoodservice.com | Doug Kaufman

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Pre- and post-repair road tests are critical for ensuring safety, confirming repair quality, and protecting your shop from liability. From documenting customer concerns to verifying system functionality, consistent test drive procedures help build trust, prevent disputes, and keep both technicians and customers safe. Learn the steps to set up a reliable and professional road test process in your shop. This...
Build A Shop, Boost An Industry With NAPA's Team Tool Rebates

2 weeks ago | underhoodservice.com | Doug Kaufman

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: In this episode of “Talking Shop with Shop Owner,” Doug Kaufman interviews Jason Rainey, VP of NAPA AutoCare and NAPA Autotech, about the NAPA Team Tool Rebate program. Rainey explains that the program is designed to help shop owners attract and retain technicians by providing them with the tools they need to do their jobs. The program works by allowing shop owners to earn rebates on their NAPA parts...