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VOLUME 80 F E AT U R ES A AIA STAFF EXECUTIVE OFFICE President & CEO 4 Kathleen Schmatz Access and Advocacy Publisher Richard White Editor AAIA is committed to keeping its members up-to-date on aftermarket issues and policy decisions affecting the automotive aftermarket. The new AAIA government affairs advocacy website will continue to provide members with important information, as well as offering easier, more interactive approaches to engaging in the advocacy process. 1 1 EDITORIAL OFFICE Jennifer Ortiz Senior Graphic Designer Tom Ho Communications coordinator Gina Lemon A AIA IN FORMATION Phone: 301.654.6664 Fax: 301.654.3299 E-mail: aaia@aftermarket.org Web Site: www.aftermarket.org To subscribe to Aftermarket Insider, call AAIA headquarters. Toolbox: Communication Conversation Subscription change of address or other circulation matters, call AAIA headquarters. Mail editorial news and correspondence to Aftermarket Insider, c/o AAIA 7101 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1300 Bethesda, MD 20814-3415. AF TERMARKET INSIDER Whether talking, texting, e-mailing, tweeting – we are all constantly communicating, and there are as many different communication styles as there are communication methods. Toolbox explores the importance of good communication in the workplace. (ISSN # 1526-4475) is published bi-monthly by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association with editorial offices at 7101 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1300 Bethesda, MD 20814-3415. Phone: 301.654.6664 Fax: 301.654.3299 Web Site: www.aftermarket.org POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 7101 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1300 Bethesda, MD 20814-3415. 18 Talking Tools (and Equipment) AAIA’s just-released 2013 Digital Tool and Equipment Purchasing Trends report provides an insightful analysis into the purchasing decisions of professionals who utilize shop tools and equipment for automotive repairs. A re-designed survey questionnaire produced this final report, with a higher level of relevance and added value to AAIA members. © 2013 Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association. All rights reserved. This material may be reprinted only with the expressed written permission of AAIA. Printing and charging a fee for reprints of such articles are strictly prohibited. http://www.aftermarket.org http://www.aftermarket.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Aftermarket Insider Issue 80

Aftermarket Insider Issue 80
Contents
President’s Message
Association News
Government Affairs
Government Affairs
Head of the Class
Head of the Class
Member Profile
Toolbox
Impact Award
Market Intelligence
Market Intelligence
Executive Perspective

Aftermarket Insider Issue 80