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News for the Southeast Automotive Aftermarket Summer/Fall 2009
AAAS Officers
Steve Kampwerth
Chairman Auto Electric & Carburetor
Company, Inc.
Birmingham, AL
Tommy Rogers
1st Vice Chairman Rogers Automotive Supply
Alexander City, AL
Brian Keith
2nd Vice Chairman & Treasurer Walter S. White Auto Parts, Inc.
Birmingham, AL
Bill Lewis
Immediate Past Chairman Southern Generators, Inc.
Greenville, AL
AAAS Staff
Randal Ward
President
Sharon Pruett
Business Support Services
Kay James
Membership Services Director
Robbie Allen
Workers’ Compensation Fund
Coordinator
Mikki Brasher
Employee Benefits Fund
Coordinator
George Ehrhard
Florida Operations Director
AAAS Announces 2009 Scholarship Recipients
AAAS Education Foundation (AAASEF) Chairman Tom Powell of PSKB, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 AAASEF scholar-ships for the 2009 - 2010 academic year.
Students sponsored by Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast (AAAS) members selected to receive the scholarships are: Megan McCain Megan McCain Megan McCain Megan McCain - Jasper, AL; Whitney Gavin Whitney Gavin Whitney Gavin Whitney Gavin - Sweet Water, AL; Bridget Trammell Bridget Trammell Bridget Trammell Bridget Trammell - Vinemont, AL; Corey Dean Corey Dean Corey Dean Corey Dean - Bay Minette, AL; Charles Pennington Charles Pennington Charles Pennington Charles Pennington - Columbiana, AL; and Joshua Roper Joshua Roper Joshua Roper Joshua Roper - Honoraville, AL.
Megan McCain was awarded the honor of receiving the Stan Waits Memorial Scholarship. The Stan Waits Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually and is endowed by Associate Jobbers Warehouse, Inc. (AJW) in Boaz, AL members and friends.
Corey Dean received a special honor as he is the first recipient of the newly established Dick Bell Memorial Scholarship. The Dick Bell Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually and is endowed by AAAS members and friends.
Additionally, AAASEF has reserved scholarship funds for association members and employees wish-ing to further their education or enhance their skills at trade schools, junior colleges, manufacturer sponsored clinics, etc. This effort is aimed at enhancing and expanding the capabilities of AAAS members and employees. Chairman Powell thanks all of the association members and industry con-tributors for their efforts in making this valuable program possible.
AAAS, along with several other associations, collaborates with the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Committee. Through this cooperative effort, students are able to complete one online application at www.automotivescholarships.com/AAASwww.automotivescholarships.com/AAASwww.automotivescholarships.com/AAASwww.automotivescholarships.com/AAAS and receive considera-tion for the AAASEF, the GAAS scholarships and other industry awards.
About AAASEF: Established in 2005, Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast Educational Foundation (AAASEF) is a scholarship program sponsored by Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast, Inc. (AAAS). AAAS, established in 1938, is a four-state nonprofit trade association serving the automotive parts manufacture, distribution, service and repair industry in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi. More information is available at www.aaas.us.
Congressional Support for Right to Repair Act Reaches 30
Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2057) has reached 30 sponsors as of the end of June, as announced by Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO, Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).
The pending legislation gained six more co-sponsors. The new legislators supporting Right to Repair are Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn.; Sheila Jackson-Lee, D-Texas; Barbara Lee, D-Calif.; John Lewis, D-Ga.; Donald M. Payne, D-N.J.; and David E. Price, D-N.C.
“We applaud these six members of Congress for supporting this critical piece of legislation, which ensures that local auto repair remains available to car owners throughout the country,” Schmatz said. “Right to Repair has gained more importance as many motorists seek new neighborhood repair shops because a dealership has closed in their area. This bill ensures equitable access to repair infor-mation, protecting consumers’ rights to select the repair facility of their choice, while also protecting car company trade secrets. With all the uncertainty in the automotive industry these days, it is clear that the time to pass Right to Repair is now.”
Because vehicles are becoming increasingly sophisticated with virtually every system either moni-tored or controlled by computers, servicing these vehicle systems to keep them in safe working con-dition requires ready access to complete and accurate information from the car companies. The Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2057) was introduced in Congress to ensure that car owners and their trusted repair shops have the same access to safety alerts and repair information as the franchised new car dealer network.
A complete list of co-sponsors and a copy of the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2057) can be found by visiting www.righttorepair.org. (www.aftermarket.org)
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Dick Bell Memorial Scholarship Announced
AAAS Education Foundation (AAASEF) Chairman Tom Powell of PSKB, Inc. in Atlanta, GA together with AAAS Chairman of the Board Steve Kampwerth of Auto Electric & Carburetor Company, Inc. in Birming-ham, AL are pleased to announce the establishment of the Dick Bell Memorial Scholarship.
“Dick meant so much to our association and our industry. He was tireless in his efforts and so giving of his time. His leadership helped put our association where it is today and it is only fitting that we honor him with a scholarship as education was one of his prime concerns” stated Powell. Kampwerth announced that the association board of directors had recently voted its highest honor, the coveted “Director Emeri-tus” award to Dick. “Dick served the association as Treasurer and Chairman of the Self Insured Workers’ Compensation Fund as well as serving as a director for the association’s captive insurance company. He meant so much to all of us and I can think of no one more deserving of this special honor.”
Corey Dean of Bay Minette, AL is the first recipient of the Dick Bell Memorial Scholarship. The Dick Bell Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually and is endowed by AAAS members and friends. Contribu-tions to the Bell scholarship may be forwarded to the AAAS office in Montgomery, AL.
AAAS Officers Elected
Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast, Inc. (AAAS) elected officers during the association’s recent annual conference in Sandestin, FL. Steve Kampwerth of Auto Electric and Carburetor Company, Inc. in Birmingham, AL was reelected to lead the group as Chairman of the Board. Kampwerth has served the association as First and Second Vice Chairman and prior to that as a director. His service also includes trus-tee and now Chairman of the AAAS Employee Benefit Fund and he is also a trustee for the AAAS Educa-tional Foundation. Serving with Kampwerth are:
Tommy RogersTommy RogersTommy RogersTommy Rogers - 1st Vice Chairman, Rogers Automotive Supply, Alexander City, AL Brian KeithBrian KeithBrian KeithBrian Keith - 2nd Vice Chairman & Treasurer, Walter S. White Auto Parts, Inc., Birmingham, AL Bill LewisBill LewisBill LewisBill Lewis - Immediate Past Chairman, Southern Generators, Inc., Greenville, AL Barry DanielBarry DanielBarry DanielBarry Daniel - Director, Tools & Equipment Warehouse, Inc., Conley, GA Clyde DarvilleClyde DarvilleClyde DarvilleClyde Darville - Director, 3-D Service, Inc., Tampa, FL Sid DooleySid DooleySid DooleySid Dooley - Director, Associate Jobbers Warehouse, Inc., Boaz, AL Bob GreathouseBob GreathouseBob GreathouseBob Greathouse - Director, CARQUEST Distribution Center, Ocala, FL Bill HamiltonBill HamiltonBill HamiltonBill Hamilton - Director, Hamilton Parts & Equipment Company, Inc., Birmingham, AL Jarrett LilesJarrett LilesJarrett LilesJarrett Liles - Director, Connie Liles Auto Parts, Inc., Tallahassee, FL Mike MorganMike MorganMike MorganMike Morgan - Director, Frost Transmission, Inc., Gadsden, AL Phil PaynePhil PaynePhil PaynePhil Payne - Director, National Parts Exporters, Atlanta, GA Tom PowellTom PowellTom PowellTom Powell - Director, PSKB, Inc., Atlanta, GA Tom Roberson Tom Roberson Tom Roberson Tom Roberson ---- Director, Service Auto Parts, Inc., Greenwood, MS Keith WestKeith WestKeith WestKeith West - Director, Auto Supply Company, Bowdon, GA Steve WigginsSteve WigginsSteve WigginsSteve Wiggins - Director, Wiggins Auto Parts, Inc., Panama City, FL
Congratulations to each of these officers and directors!
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Thank You! - Sponsors of AAAS Friends & Family Retreat 2009
Many thanks go out to the many sponsors of this year’s annual conference, AAAS Friends & Family Retreat 2009!
Enclosed is a sponsor list. We appreciate the generous support from all of these fine companies! Please support the
organizations that support your association.
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Florida 2009 Sales Tax Holiday for School Supplies
There is not going to be a sales tax holiday for school supplies this year. Each year, the Florida Legislature considers a bill that, if passed, would create the school supplies tax holiday. This year, due to the general budget shortfall, the school supplies sales tax holi-day bill was not passed.
Manny Gomez Receives the Al Hines Award
Manny Gomez was awarded the Al Hines Award for 2009 in his home town of Mi-ami, FL. In the 54 year history of Florida Automotive Industry Association (FAIA), only 15 others have ever received this prestigious award.
For those that may not be familiar with the Al Hines Award, it is awarded to a member that has always given 150%, has actively served on the Board of Directors, served as President (Chairman of the Board) and contributed to the Past Presi-dents Advisory Committee of which many ideas are used today.
Manny Gomez is President and owner of B & G Automotive in Miami, Florida. He started in the aftermarket business when he was 14 years old working with his dad. Along with being a current AAAS mem-ber, Manny is a member of AAIA, serving on several aftermarket committees. He served on the FAIA Board of Directors from 1997 – 2004 and became President (Chairman of the Board) in 2003. He was always willing to accept serving on a com-mittee when asked. Committees that are included were finance, nominating, con-vention event planning, as well as attend-ing Capital Day in Tallahassee and serving
on the Past P r e s i d e n t s Council last year until we closed FAIA in 2008. Manny has always been willing to share ideas and help his fellow mem-ber. Paraphrasing Manny,” Captain, my Captain,” Congratulations!
Florida Minimum Wage Change
The current Florida minimum wage, effec-tive July 24, 2009 is $7.25 per hour (the same as the new Federal minimum wage.)
Florida’s minimum wage was created in a constitutional amendment (Florida Consti-tution, Article X, Section 24) approved by voters on November 2, 2004, and covers all employees in the state covered by the federal minimum wage.
For additional information about the new minimum wage, including the rates for tipped employees, visit the Agency for Workforce Innovation website at www.floridajobs.org/minimumwage/index.htm.
In 2006, the Florida Legislature created section 448.109, Florida Statutes, which requires that each employer who must pay the Florida minimum wage to promi-
nently display a poster (at least 8.5 inches by 11 inches in size) in a conspicuous and ac-cessible place in each establishment where such employees are employed.
Call Sharon at the AAAS office for infor-mation on obtaining a new up to date Florida poster.
Florida Workers’ Comp Rate Reduction
In response to Governor Crist’s signature on HB 903 relating to Workers’ Comp, Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty announced that he has approved a 6 percent re-
duction of workers’ comp rates. According to the Office of Insurance Regulation, this rate decrease will save Florida employers about $172 mil-lion. The approved rate reduc-
tion took effect July 1. Thank you to the many employers who contacted their Senators, Representatives, and the Gov-ernor to encourage the pas-sage of this bill. Your input
and in-volvement will result in signifi-cant savings to all Florida members.
Effective Friday, April 3, 2009, all United States employers are re-quired to use the revised I-9 form to verify the employment eligibil-ity of all new hires and re-verifications. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Ser-vices (“USCIS”) interim final rule that was published on December 17, 2008, outlines this require-
ment. This revised I-9 form can be identified by the revision date (2/20/09) located in the lower right-hand corner of the form, a n d i s a v a i l a b l e a t www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf. . . . Failure to use the revised form could result in civil money penal-ties and/or sanctions.
New I-9 Form Now in Effect
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Online Applications Available Now for GAAS Scholarships
Applications are now being accepted online for the 2010 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarship, awarded to students planning automotive aftermarket careers. The application proc-ess is now entirely electronic through the GAAS scholarship Web site, www.automotivescholarships.com.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
The scholarships are available to students in two-year technical college programs and vocational schools and four-year college programs. To receive a GAAS scholarship, applicants must be enrolled full-time in a college-level program or a NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation) accredited automotive technical program. Graduate programs and part-time undergraduate programs do not qualify.
The GAAS scholarship is unique in that technician recipients can receive two financial grants: one while in school to assist with tuition and an equivalent grant awarded to scholarship recipients who graduate from their program and show proof of post-graduation employment as a technician in the automotive aftermarket for at least six months.
By completing a single online application at the GAAS Web site, students will be considered for GAAS scholarships, plus scholarships from a number of industry partners.
In 2009, a total of 75 students – 68 in the United States and seven in Canada – were awarded scholarships by the GAAS scholarship fund, its contributors and other groups collaborating with GAAS. Individual scholarships ranged from $250 to $2,000. A second round of donations in July was made possible by donations of more than $10,000 at GAAS 2009. In its 14-year history, the fund has pre-sented more than $1.4 million in awards to approximately 1,400 students.
Proceeds from the annual GAAS event fund the scholarship program. Additional scholarship funding comes from industry contribu-tions from individuals, companies and foundations. Contributions can be made to the GAAS Scholarship Fund, c/o Susan Medick at AAIA, at 301-654-6664, or [email protected]. (www.aftermarketnews.com)
Vehicle maintenance would Vehicle maintenance would Vehicle maintenance would Vehicle maintenance would save consumers $30 billion in save consumers $30 billion in save consumers $30 billion in save consumers $30 billion in gasoline a year vs. spending gasoline a year vs. spending gasoline a year vs. spending gasoline a year vs. spending $3 billion in taxpayer dollars to $3 billion in taxpayer dollars to $3 billion in taxpayer dollars to $3 billion in taxpayer dollars to buy new cars, says AAIA.buy new cars, says AAIA.buy new cars, says AAIA.buy new cars, says AAIA.
Routine vehicle maintenance for an entire year costs a con-sumer less than a single monthly new car payment and would be significantly more successful in reducing gasoline use and pollution than the “Cash for Clunkers” program, according to the Automotive Aftermarket In-dustry Association (AAIA). Vehicle maintenance would save consumers $30 billion in gasoline a year vs. spending $3 billion in taxpayer dollars to buy new cars.
While the “Cash for Clunkers” program is estimated to save 72 million gallons of gasoline each year, simple vehicle maintenance would save more than 12 billion gallons of gasoline a year (equivalent to all of the gasoline used in Illi-nois, Michigan and Connecti-cut in one year). Additionally, vehicle maintenance does not require a dime of taxpayer money and doesn’t require
destroying perfectly good used vehicles that could be sold or donated to people who cannot afford a new car, reports AAIA.
“Understandably the ‘Cash for Clunkers’ program is wildly popular among new car deal-ers, car makers and those con-sumers who have the ability to buy a new vehicle. However, the majority of Americans cannot afford a new car pay-ment today, but they probably can afford to trade up to a newer, used vehicle or make their current vehicle more fuel-efficient,” said Kathleen Schmatz, AAIA president and CEO.
“Doesn’t it make more sense to give a tax credit or other incentive to the majority of Americans to improve the fuel efficiency, safety and depend-ability of their current vehicle, rather than taking their tax dollars to help a small minority of consumers and pump up new car dealer profits?” Schmatz said.
AAIA opposes the “Cash for Clunkers” program for the
following reasons:
• The program destroys many vehicles that are not even close to being defined as “clunkers” with years of re-maining life and use.
• Destroyed vehicles are re-moved from the market forever, depriving consum-ers who seek to purchase a used vehicle or charities in need of donated vehicles.
• It hurts the aftermarket com-panies that manufacture, distribute, sell and install vehicle parts on used vehi-cles, and those who re-build/remanufacture vehicle parts.
• Resources and energy use is multiplied when a vehicle is destroyed and a new one is built to replace it.
• The majority of vehicles being traded in are domes-tic, and the majority of new vehicles being bought are foreign.
• The program entices con-sumers to purchase a new
car that they might not be able to afford and certainly to go further in debt, remi-niscent to the sub-prime home mortgage debacle.
• The program is regressive since only those at higher income levels who can af-ford to purchase a new car will qualify for the $4,500 voucher, while destroying used cars that could be pur-chased by lower-income families, most in need of assistance in obtaining transportation.
AAIA encourages consumers who are interested in learning exactly how vehicle mainte-nance will save money to visit the Car Care Council Web site at www.carcare.org. (aftermarketNews.com)
AAIA: 'Cash for Clunkers' Deal is Peanuts Compared to Good Ol' Vehicle Maintenance
Summer/Fall 2009 Page 5
Avoiding Procrastination
I've borrowed Nike's slogan as the title to this piece because the topic itself - procrastination and how to avoid it - sounds far too uninspiring and when we're in the procrastination pit, we need all the help we can get!
Procrastination can be a problem for anyone, and, in business as well as life, the frustration it causes can be crippling. Somewhere, there is probably a reason you are postponing things. While you're thinking about the cause, there are some simple steps you can take to help ease the symptom.
To get your project moving past inaction, it can be helpful to define clear goals and actions for yourself. First, draft a general plan. Determine the desired outcome. What actions are necessary to make it happen? Work out how much time you will need and set a realistic deadline.
Next, refine the plan by getting rid of distractions. Prioritize all actions - placing distractions at the bottom of the list and setting achievable deadlines for each activity. Then break up larger tasks into smaller, more manageable actions. Only undertake one task at a time and complete it fully before moving on. If you need to, delegate tasks to others. Don't struggle to do it all on your own if you don't have to.
The most important thing is to start somewhere. Once you've
made a start, the whole undertaking will seem less daunting. Starting small is a good way to get going. Write down two or three tiny tasks that can be completed in five minutes. Do one immediately! Cross it off your action list, which has now begun to shrink. Doesn't that feel good?
Some people are prompted to action by having visible reminders around them. Put lists and notes where you can see them. It also helps to be aware of your most productive time during the day. Use the time when you have the most energy for your most important tasks. If you feel an impulse to take action, do it immediately! When you've had enough, stop.
Being accountable can really help get you out of the procrastination pit. Make a commitment to the deadlines you've set for each action. Tell someone - your partner, friend or coach - when the deadlines are and ask them to hold you accountable.
Most importantly, be kind to yourself. Let yourself enjoy a sense of achievement each time you complete a task and give yourself rewards. This will help keep you motivated and enjoying what you're doing - a sure fire way to get things done! (By Robert Gerrish, www.woopidoo.com)
The Red Flags Rule requires many businesses and organi-zations to implement a written Identity Theft Prevention Pro-gram designed to detect the warning signs – or "red flags" – of identity theft in their day-to-day operations. Are you covered by the Red Flags Rule? Read Fighting Fraud with the Red Flags Rule: A
How-To Guide for Business to:
� Find out if the rule applies to your business or or-ganization;
� Get practical tips on spot-ting the red flags of iden-tity theft, taking steps to prevent the crime, and mitigating the damage it inflicts; and
� Learn how to put in place your written Iden-tity Theft Prevention Pro-gram.
By identifying red flags in ad-vance, you'll be better equipped to spot suspicious patterns when they arise and take steps to prevent a red flag from escalating into a costly episode of identity theft.
Take advantage of other re-sources on this site to educate your employees and col-leagues about complying with the Red Flags Rule.
Visit www.ftc.gov/redflagsrule for more information and a link to the guide.
Are You Complying with the Red Flags Rule?
Industry Tips from the Car Care Council
In preparation for Fall Car Care Month in October 2009, the Car Care Council has put together some recommended guide-lines on how to host your own vehicle check-up event. The following list is a good jumping off point on getting started.
• Purchase aPurchase aPurchase aPurchase a "Be Car Care Aware" "Be Car Care Aware" "Be Car Care Aware" "Be Car Care Aware" PointPointPointPoint----ofofofof----Sale (POS) Starter KitSale (POS) Starter KitSale (POS) Starter KitSale (POS) Starter Kit forforforfor $79$79$79$79. The kit provides a variety of marketing and promotional materials to help shops get involved in the ongoing consumer educa-tion campaign. The kit also includes a free CD/DVD with a step-by-step demonstra-tion of planning and hosting consumer vehicle check-up events.
• Choose a location for your eventChoose a location for your eventChoose a location for your eventChoose a location for your event. Once a date and time for your event has been
set, secure a location. If you have an off-site event, consider these five things: Con-venience, Traffic, Space, Power and Insur-ance Permits
• Determine sponsorship opportunitiesDetermine sponsorship opportunitiesDetermine sponsorship opportunitiesDetermine sponsorship opportunities. Identify and secure potential event spon-sors that can help defray the costs of your event either through monetary donations or in-kind contributions. For extra help, consider vendors, other shops or local automotive vocational departments.
• Secure technicians and volunteersSecure technicians and volunteersSecure technicians and volunteersSecure technicians and volunteers. A check-up event requires technicians to do the inspections and many additional vol-unteers to welcome motorists and answer their questions. A rule of thumb is to have five technicians per check lane.
• Register your Register your Register your Register your event onlineevent onlineevent onlineevent online andandandand request request request request inspection formsinspection formsinspection formsinspection forms. When you register your event online, you may request free copies of the Car Care Council’s inspection form to use during your event.
• Purchase "Be Car Care Aware" Purchase "Be Car Care Aware" Purchase "Be Car Care Aware" Purchase "Be Car Care Aware" merchan-merchan-merchan-merchan-disedisedisedise forforforfor youryouryouryour eventeventeventevent. Balloons, mugs, pens, t-shirts and more are available for pur-chase and provide excellent giveaways to your customers.
For more information, download the Car Care Months Event Planner at www.carcare.org/userfiles/file/
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Protecting Yourself From Credit Card Theft
We read about it every day; someone becomes the victim of credit card theft or some type of scam providing their information to a perpetrator thinking they will get something in return. Theft is definitely on the rise in every community. Identity and credit card theft in particular are becoming more and more sophisticated, alluring unsuspecting people to willingly provide their information through mail, telephone, and e-mail. The following information is provided by www.scambusters.org on things you can do to protect yourself from becoming the next victim. From the article “21 tips to protect yourself from being a victim of credit card fraud: Internet Scam-Busters™ #79” by Audri and Jim Lanford.
1. Keep an eye on your credit card every time you use it, and make sure you get it back as quickly as possible. Try not to let your credit card out of your sight if possible.
2. Be very careful to whom you give your credit card. Don’t give out your account number over the phone unless you initiate the call and you know the company is reputable. Never give your credit card information out when you receive a phone call. Legitimate companies don’t call you to ask for a credit card number over the phone.
3. Never respond to emails that request you provide your credit card information via email—and don’t ever respond to emails that ask you to go to a website to verify personal (and credit card) information. These are called ‘phishing’ scams.
4. Never provide your credit card information on a website that is not a secure site.
5. Sign your credit cards as soon as you receive them.
6. Shred all credit card applications you receive.
7. Don’t write your PIN number on your credit card—or have it anywhere near your credit card (in the event that your wallet is stolen).
8. Never leave your credit card or receipts lying around.
9. Shield your credit card number so that others around you can’t copy it or capture it on a cell phone or camera.
10. Keep a list in a secure place with all of your account numbers and expiration dates, as well as the phone
numbers and addresses of each issuing bank. Keep the list updated.
11. Only carry around credit cards that you absolutely need. Don’t carry around extra credit cards that you rarely use.
12. Open credit card bills promptly and make sure there are no bogus charges. Treat your credit card bill like your checking account—reconcile it each month. Save your receipts so you can compare them against your monthly bills.
13. If you find any charges that you don’t have a receipt for—or that you don’t recognize—report these charges promptly (and in writing) to the credit card issuer.
14. Always void and destroy incorrect receipts.
15. Shred anything with your credit card number written on it.
16. Never sign a blank credit card receipt. Carefully draw a line through blank portions of the receipt where additional charges could be fraudulently added.
17. Carbon paper is rarely used these days, but if there is a carbon that is used in a credit card transaction, destroy it immediately.
18. Never write your credit card account number in a public place (such as on a postcard or so that it shows through an envelope payment window).
19. Ideally, it is a good idea to carry your credit cards separately from your wallet—perhaps in a zippered compartment or a small pouch.
20. Never lend a credit card to anyone.
21. If you move, notify your credit card issuers in advance of your changed address.
Security Tip: The more you know about protecting your information, the more effective you are in protect ing merchant information.
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Keller & Sons Auto Parts, Inc. in Besse-mer, AL
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• 7,000 sq. ft. building on three lots
• Gondolas
• Dorman Bins (10 Frames) (40 Drawers)
• Block/Board Shelving
• Metal Shelving
• Exhaust/Muffler Racks
• Gates Hose Dispenser
• 6 Ft Glass Cases (2)
• Desks (3)
• Hydraulic/Bolt Bins (8 sets)
• Gates Hydraulic Press
• Wilton Vise
• Bench Grinder
• Hydraulic Press
• Branick Strut Compres-sor
• Pallet Jack
• Hand Trucks
• Regal Tool Bins (3)
• Everco Brass Bins
• Drum Rotor Brake Lathe
• Inventory (over $150,000)
• Trailer & Truck Accesso-ries
• Hand Tools
• GE Bulb Cabinet
Summer/Fall 2009 Page 7
Register Now for AAPEX - Show Organizers Add Value to 2009 Event
Register now for the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), slated for Tuesday, Nov. 3, through Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. The online forms and more details about AAPEX 2009 are available at www.aapexshow.com. “This year’s event promises to be the most energetic one to date, with a live, multimedia AAPEX Demo area on the show floor, elec-tronic interactive ‘You Are Here’ kiosks, a record number of seminars and many more new additions,” said Steve Handschuh, president and COO of show co-organizer Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). “The AAPEX slogan: ‘All the Products, All the People, One Place, One Time’ rings truer than ever in today’s challenging economy,” said Kathleen Schmatz, AAIA president and CEO. “Because companies are tightening their belt and scrutinizing travel and other expenditures it makes sound business sense to make AAPEX a must-attend event in 2009.” Exhibitors and buyers also will benefit from substantially discounted hotel room rates, the lowest in six years, at nearly all Las Vegas hotels. Show organizers of AAPEX and the SEMA Show have negotiated rates that are 25 to 45 per-cent lower than last year. About AAPEX: AAPEX stands for the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo, the annual business-to-business trade show represent-ing the global automotive aftermarket, held at the Sands Expo Center during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in conjunction with the SEMA Show. AAPEX is jointly sponsored by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the Automotive Af-termarket Suppliers Association (AASA), an affiliate association of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA).
Foreign Vehicle Aftermarket Tsunami On The Way
"Foreign cars and light trucks captured 52% of 2008 new vehicle sales in the U.S., up from 48% the previous year. Foreign share of the new vehicle market is likely to accelerate dramatically, as GM and Chrys-ler face uncertain futures."
"Aftermarket products for foreign cars and light trucks increased at an average an-nual pace more than six times faster than domestic vehicle products over the past five years. This disparity in growth rates between the domestic and foreign vehicle aftermarket segments will widen."
~ Jim Lang
Shifting New Vehicle Share Foreshadows Shifting New Vehicle Share Foreshadows Shifting New Vehicle Share Foreshadows Shifting New Vehicle Share Foreshadows Major Aftermarket ChangesMajor Aftermarket ChangesMajor Aftermarket ChangesMajor Aftermarket Changes
The mix of cars and light trucks on U.S. roads is a primary determinant of after-market product demand. As foreign cars and light trucks (imports and transplants) generate a growing share of new vehicle volume, foreign light vehicles will com-prise an increasing percentage of cars and light trucks on U.S. roads.
Foreign vehicle aftermarket product growth will be a significant factor shaping aftermarket product brand share, where products are purchased, where products are installed, and the strength of major aftermarket distribution channels.
Foreign New Share Likely To SkyrocketForeign New Share Likely To SkyrocketForeign New Share Likely To SkyrocketForeign New Share Likely To Skyrocket
From 26% new vehicle share in 1997, foreign cars and light trucks (imports and transplants) soared to 52% of 2008 light vehicle volume and captured 55% of the 2009 new vehicle market through March.
Increasing government control over GM and Chrysler along with the weakening
financial conditions of these two auto-makers could prove disastrous for domes-tic vehicle sales. It is not inconceivable that in several years, foreign models (imports and transplants) could account for two-thirds or more of new cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
Foreign Aftermarket Growth RateForeign Aftermarket Growth RateForeign Aftermarket Growth RateForeign Aftermarket Growth Rate
Foreign cars and light trucks generated over 75% of light vehicle aftermarket product growth over the past five years. During 2008, while aftermarket consump-tion of products for domestic cars and light trucks plunged nearly $2.1 billion, the foreign vehicle aftermarket gained over $400 million in product volume at user-price.
Foreign car and light truck aftermarket product sales increased at an average annual rate more than six times faster than domestic vehicle product use be-tween 2003 and 2008. With rising foreign vehicle new sales share and foreign cars and light trucks accounting for a growing portion of vehicle age categories repre-senting the highest rates of aftermarket product use, this difference in aftermarket product growth between domestic and foreign vehicles will increase.
Aftermarket ConsequencesAftermarket ConsequencesAftermarket ConsequencesAftermarket Consequences
Accelerating annual growth of the for-eign vehicle aftermarket will change the brand share of products sold in the after-market, where these products are pur-chased, where they are installed, and how products are distributed.
Product Brand ChangesProduct Brand ChangesProduct Brand ChangesProduct Brand Changes
Foreign vehicle aftermarket growth will
increase the use of foreign brands, OE brands, and OE-supplier brands in the aftermarket. Unless they adapt to these changes, U.S. parts manufacturers are likely to lose aftermar-ket product share.
Where Products Purchased and InstalledWhere Products Purchased and InstalledWhere Products Purchased and InstalledWhere Products Purchased and Installed
Foreign vehicle owners favor specialized outlets (Repair Specialists, Foreign Special-ists, and Dealers) over general repair out-lets (Service Stations and Garages). These specialized outlets procure products from different outlets and channels than Ser-vice Stations and Garages.
Aftermarket Distribution ChangesAftermarket Distribution ChangesAftermarket Distribution ChangesAftermarket Distribution Changes
The Traditional channel presently has a smaller percentage of its volume repre-sented by foreign car and light truck ap-plications than most other major aftermar-ket distribution channels.
Unless the Traditional channel can adapt to a marketplace in which foreign cars and light trucks expand their aftermarket share, it will be at a competitive disadvan-tage vis-à-vis other channels.
Next 5 To 10 Years: Big ChangesNext 5 To 10 Years: Big ChangesNext 5 To 10 Years: Big ChangesNext 5 To 10 Years: Big Changes
With all these factors (along with other "wild cards") in play, the U.S. light vehicle aftermarket will experience more changes in the next 5 to 15 years than it has in the previous 95 years. (Aftermarket Insight™ by Jim Lang, President of Lang Marketing Resources, Inc., www.langmarketing.com)
Established in 1938, Automotive Aftermarket
Association Southeast, Inc. is a nonprofit trade association
representing the automotive parts manufacture, distribution,
service and repair industry. We serve automotive aftermarket
businesses in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi.
Our membership consists of parts manufacturers,
distributors, jobbers, service facility specialists (paint &
body, general repair, transmission, muffler shops, etc.),
engine rebuilding and machine shop specialists.
For more information, contact AAAS President,
Randal Ward, at 800.239.7779 or [email protected].
A Trade Association Serving the Automotive Parts Manufacture, Distribution, Service & Repair Industry
11245 Chantilly Parkway Court
Montgomery, AL 36117-7585
334.834.1848
334.834.1818 f
800.239.7779
www.aaas.us
AAAS Industry News is a quarterly publication of Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast, Inc. This newsletter is for the exclusive use of the members of AAAS. Any
reference herein to laws or governmental rules and regulations are made solely for the information of our members and in no way constitutes a legal interpretation of any legislative
or administrative enactment. For advice concerning the legal effects of any enactments referred to herein, members should consult legal counsel or a certified public accountant.
AAAS Calendar of Events
WELCOME, New Members
More businesses making AAAS membership a part of their business plan! AAAS Chairman Steve Kampwerth wishes to welcome the following members into the association. Kampwerth encourages these and all members to investigate the programs offered through AAAS. Enclosed is an AAAS Membership Directory 2009 New Members Insert to add with your directory.
City Auto Parts .................................................................. Bessemer, AL Deland Auto Parts, Inc. ......................................................... Deland, FL Hatfield Auto Parts & Service, LLC .........................Birmingham, AL Interstate Battery of Southern Alabama, ....................... Dothan, AL
Kittrell Glass ................................................................. Birmingham, AL Price Car & Truck Sales, LLC ....................................... Wetumpka, AL PTL Auto & Tire Center, Inc. ................................... Birmingham, AL Viking Services, LLC ........................................................ Enterprise, AL
2009200920092009
September 19 AAAS Fall Board of Directors Meeting ~ Panama City, FL
September 30 Aftermarket eForum ~ Everywhere! www.aftermarketeforum.com
November 3 - 5 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) 2009 ~ Las Vegas, NV www.aapexshow.com
November 3 - 6 SEMA Show ~ Las Vegas, NV www.semashow.com
2010201020102010
March 5 - 7 Southwest Automotive Aftermarket Show ~ Dallas, TX www.swaftermarketshow.com
May 18 - 19 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) ~ Chicago, IL www.aftermarket.org
June 10 - 13 AAAS Annual Conference & Trade Show 2010 ~ Sandestin, FL www.aaas.us
