Interviews

Ted Hughes: The mission of AWDA and the value of attending the conference

Nov. 21, 2024

In this video interview, Ted Hughes, executive director of AWDA, discusses the association's mission and focus and lessons learned from the AWDA Conference.

Trey Magee is a third-generation parts store owner. His family bought into Carquest Auto Parts in 1981.

Operations

Silent partner

Chris Jones

Aug. 4, 2023

Auto parts stores — like Trey Magee’s Carquest franchise — are unseen but important cogs in the wheel of independent repair shops.