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NAPA, SkillsUSA Reward Young Georgia Student Techs

1 week ago | shopownermag.com | Alex Crissey

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: In honor of National Signing Day on May 6, NAPA and SkillsUSA hosted a celebration at Truist Park in Atlanta for young technicians. They recognized four standout Georgia students launching careers in the automotive technician trade. The organizations say this was an effort to address the technician skills gap and the national technician shortage. Each student signed a commitment to join the trades during an...
Diagnosing Stop-Start Starters

1 week ago | shopownermag.com | Andrew Markel

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Stop-start systems may seem simple, but the specialized starters they rely on are anything but. This video breaks down the unique features of stop-start starters—such as additional solenoid connections and gear disengagement mechanisms—and explains how these components help enable smoother, quicker engine restarts. It also highlights the importance of supporting sensors like the brake pedal position and crank...
Automotive Parts Services Group Hosts 2025 Conference

2 weeks ago | shopownermag.com | Emma Henderson

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: With a theme of “We the People,” the Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) held a successful national membership conference. The event took place at the Gaylord National Harbor in National Harbor, Maryland. Over 1,000 members, suppliers and associates attended the 2025 Automotive Parts Services Group conference. The event kicked off with an opening celebration linking the nation’s history to current...
NAPA Marks Automotive Industry Milestone With Racing Tribute

2 weeks ago | shopownermag.com | Jeff White

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Sunday, May 4, 2025, officially marks the 100th anniversary of NAPA and a century of service in the automotive industry. This automotive industry milestone highlights NAPA’s commitment to supporting drivers and repair shops nationwide. To commemorate the occasion, NAPA is debuting a celebratory paint scheme on all four of its race team cars. In a rare event, three of these teams will hit the track from May...
How Midas of Richmond Uses Autel Equipment to Boost ADAS Calibration Services

2 weeks ago | shopownermag.com | Nadine Battah

Midas of Richmond, a six-location shop with nearly three decades of built community trust, is proof that owning the right tools can make all the difference. In its newest location in Churchill, Virginia, co-owner Mark Smith integrated Autel’s latest equipment. This includes the IA900 ADAS calibration frame, an ADAS Bay Max lift, and the MaxiSYS Ultra scan tool.
Shop Profile - Wimmer’s Automotive, Morro Bay, CA

3 weeks ago | shopownermag.com | Doug Kaufman

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: For Ritchie Wimmer, owner of Wimmer’s Automotive, a NAPA Auto Care Center in Morro Bay, CA, shop success isn’t simply found in the shop. While it’s true that Wimmer juggles multiple successful automotive-related ventures, he says that getting out from underneath the car has literally saved his life – and changed the lives of hundreds of others. Wimmer isn’t just running a successful auto repair shop; he’s...
MEMA Execs Discuss Navigating Industry Uncertainty with Optimism

3 weeks ago | shopownermag.com | Mary Della Valle

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: In this episode of DriveTime, as the VISION conference kicked off in Chicago, Bill Long, president and CEO of MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, and Paul McCarthy, president of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, addressed supplier sentiment about the current state of the aftermarket, describing it as a mix of urgency and cautious optimism. Industry leaders agree there’s never been a more critical time for...
Daniel Gott - Vehicle Care RockStar

3 weeks ago | shopownermag.com | Meagan Kusek

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Being a pilot is a lot like being a business owner. Not only do you have the unique privilege of seeing everything from the 10,000-foot view, but you’re also steering the ship — or plane, rather. Of course, that comes with its own set of responsibilities. While you might have a trusty copilot in the cockpit with you, much of the onus of leadership falls on you, and that can be difficult to assert and...
Turbos Are Cool Again - Here’s How To Keep Them That Way

3 weeks ago | shopownermag.com | Doug Kaufman

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: The automotive world continues to evolve and rules concerning emissions and fuel economy are driving manufacturers to develop new or revise existing technologies to improve fuel economy and improve engine performance. One of the key developments of these adaptations has been the increased use of turbochargers. Many people remember thatturbochargers have been around a while, though in the past, the technology...
Understanding Today's Fuel Line Requirements

3 weeks ago | shopownermag.com | Doug Kaufman

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: If you’re of a certain age – and, as a shop owner, you probably know what I mean – you’re constantly amazed by how much longer cars and trucks last than they used to. When we were kids, if your dad got four or five years before his car rusted out, it was kind of a big deal. Today, vehicles are lasting longer than ever. Bodies and engines are more reliable and durable and the average age of a car on the road...