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Automotive Wholesale Company – Dealers Wanted

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What should you look for when choose automotive wholesale Company for your automotive online business.

Days when entrepreneurs was looking hardly for automotive wholesale company who will give them dealership are gone. Now entrepreneurs should look on what kind of solutions such Company will offer. This because aftermarket car parts and accessories online market is different as it was before. Billions web sites are created every year and only 10% of them are successful. Im sure you want be in these 10% and I will explain you what exactly you need to start or expand your Internet presence and make profit from it.

Ideal Automotive Wholesaler will have:

1. Top product range. More products loaded on your web site or online auctions- more you sell. This is a Law. Remember that having, lets say 1000, automotive products in your web store is not enough

2. Regular Stock Updates. It is important that automotive wholesaler updates their stock at least once in a month. Automotive market move very fast and new products come in and come out all the time. There is no success on selling outdated stuff.

3. Shopping Cart friendly feeds. Feed is a file containing all your products data. This file can be uploaded on your web site shopping cart. Lets look on situation when there is no feed file available from supplier. More or less established site should have at least 10.000 products. Can you imagine load them manually? Ok, you hired 10 people and job is done in 2 months time. But next day when you finished you get notice from supplier about some product line discontinued, price changed, new come ins… All over again? In this case you will have no time to market your resource and end up with heart attack.

4. drop shipping Service. It is extremely important for a new or remotely located automotive business to have this option. Read more about automotive drop ship service.

5. New Dealer Training. No matter how experienced you are. Automotive wholesale supplier should be able to give an idea on how to market their products. Ideally they will offer personal assistance on web site or online auction store creation. Opportunity for automotive business franchise could be a great addition is well.

6. Warranties | Returns. Automotive wholesaler must provide you with warranties on all car parts and auto accessories they stock. It is impossible to avoid charge backs or other issues, which lead to product returns or exchanges. Automotive supplier should have clear and reasonable product refund/return policy.

7. Automotive dealer support. No matter how smart we are- one day we all need help. Ideal automotive parts supplier will answer your email almost instantly or give professional advise over a phone without delays or blond talks.

And these points not an optional- they are essential for well established automotive wholesaler. Just ask your supplier what they do to get you succeed?

If you dont have one or not happy with current one- ask us

How MimoUSA can help you:

We are well established automotive wholesale business with 100s active online dealers and retail stores
We give you everything you need to start up successful online business or automotive retail store front
We teach you how exactly to make money from business website or/and online auctions
We will reward you on selling our products

Our Services:
Products
70,000 Automotive Aftermarket Parts and Accessories
Live Inventory updated daily
free drop shipping

Store Front Franchise
If you are thinking about opening a new store front or expand your existing business, we have a perfect opportunity for this.

Learning Center
Over 20 Tutorial Videos & 40 Marketing Articles
Road to Success Guide

Auction Generator
List product with unique custom templates on sites such as:
– ebay
– Yahoo
– Amazon
– AutoGearBid .

Dealer Assistance
Upon request, we will assign you a dealer who has seen success with their own sales and are willing to guide you step by step to see you succeed on our automotive business opportunities Free of charge.
Our Forums, where you can interact with thousands of dealers to learn the industry, products, interact and more.

E-Commerce
Create a Business Website with us for one very low fee.
Website maintenance subscription
Free Data-feeds updated weekly for existing websites
Data feed friendly to many business shopping carts including ProStores, oSCommerce, Yahoo and more.

Business Solution
Consulting Service for new and existing businesses
Links to solution companies with affiliate discounts
affiliate program
Rewards Program

Where to start:
1. Read all intro information first- this will answer many general questions.
2. Apply for dealer account
3. Make your homework at Learning Center (before we give you anything you must be able to handle it)
4. Apply for ebay drop ship program, website creation and/or apply for retail store front franchise

Top 12 Automotive Wiring Tips

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The best connection is a properly done solder joint. If you aren’t sure how to solder, crimp the connection then solder it. Cold solder joints not only introduce resistance, but they can come apart.

2) Keep your grounds as short as possible. It is far better to have a few more connections than a long ground that can build heat and introduce ground loops. It is common practice to run a ground wire from a high demand devise such as a fuel pump back to the battery. This not only adds additional loads to the pump or devise but also can lead to device failure. Have you ever seen a production auto with a ground cable longer than the positive cable?

3) If at all possible, use stainless hardware to fasten all primary cables. Some galvanic or plated hardware can cause dissimilar corrosion and can sometimes carry more impedance that its stainless counter parts. On smaller secondary circuits, this is not as important.

4) Battery storage. Keep batteries away from humidity. Keeping it charged will prolong its life. If a battery is dead, cool it before you charge it. Put in the refrigerator or outside if its cold. Cool batteries charge better.

5) Batteries specifications and charge rates are for 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature variations will change charge rates.

6) Use relays. Anytime you want to switch a device that draws more current than is provided by an output of a switch or component you’ll need to use a relay. The coil of an SPDT relay that we most commonly use draws very little current (less than 200 milliamps) and the amount of current that you can pass through a relay’s common, normally closed, and normally open contacts will handle up to 30 or 40 amps. This allows you to switch devices such as headlights, parking lights, horns, etc., with low amperage outputs such as those found on keyless entry and alarm systems, and other components. In some cases you may need to switch multiple things at the same time using one output. A single output connected to multiple relays will allow you to open continuity and/or close continuity simultaneously on multiple wires.

7) Most electromechanical devises are rated according to the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures). You improve your odds of a long MTBF by keeping your electrical devices in a low humidity, low heat environment.

8) Do not ever use THHN/THWN wire. This wire (insulation) classification is not rated for automotive use. Cars move and vibrate which chafes the insulating material.

9) A wire that is rated for A/C voltage may have a different rating when used in low voltage D/C applications. Your house uses A/C, your car uses D/C.

10) The best primary power cable is a type TEW or MTW (Machine Tool Wire) as its rated for continuous use with higher amperage loads.

11) OFC (oxygen free copper) is by far the best cable for automotive use. However, it is expensive and requires a quality crimper and should be soldered for security. The most common application for this wire is high-end car stereo applications.

12) If you are like me, you may choose to skip OFC and go with TXL wire. TXL (thermal cross-linked) wire is next best. TXL wire has twice the voltage rating of standard GPT (general purpose) wire. Most high-end harnesses are made with this wire. If you want to keep your ride for the long haul, you may want to pony up for a harness made with this wire.

Benefits of Buying a Used Car

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It is time to replace your current vehicle and many prospective car buyers are faced with one hard, controversial decision: Do you buy a new or used vehicle? There are many good reasons to buy a used car, such as having a greater selection of vehicles in your price range, but probably the biggest draw for used-car buyers is affordability. Buying a used car could get you the most vehicle for your money by far, but has a little more risk involved.

Price

There is no doubt that buying a used car compared to buying a new car is going to be less expensive. New car owners often take a significant knock as brand new cars can lose a lot its value in the first year alone! Second hand buyers has the added advantage of being able to step up to a better model within the same price range.

Depreciation

It is really true that once you drive a new car off the showroom floor, its value will drop instantly. Cars depreciate steadily over time, but the steepest decline usually happens within the first two years of ownership. In rare instances, some models can even lose 40 percent or more of their value in the first year. With a used car, there is still depreciation, just a lot less rapidly. Improved reliability with certified pre-owned programs

Even though used vehicles usually don’t carry the same factory warranties as new cars, the original maintenance plan on a new car is often transferable to a second owner, even when buying from a private seller. If you buy a certified pre-owned vehicle from an authorized dealer you can also opt to purchase an extended warranty for the vehicle.

Insurance

Insurance rates are significantly affected by the age of a car. A used vehicle will in most cases be less expensive to insure than its newer counterpart.

Wider Selection

You would be able to buy a better equipped or more powerful version of the vehicle model you want, or you might be able to choose from a wider selection of car brands and models by opting for a used model, for the same price as a new car. Also, your selection of cars, and options further increase because you can buy used cars privately as well as from second hand dealers.

No Long order periods

Brand new cars have to be ordered from the factory in the country of manufacture, and you may have to wait for weeks or even months for your car to be delivered. Some luxury brands have up to a 12 month waiting period.

Individual’s needs differs widely and, the decision to buy new or used all comes down to what you can afford, are you willing to take on a little risk, or do you need complete peace of mind.

Supply Chain For The Automotive Industry

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The supply chain for the automotive industry integrates four groups of players: original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), first-tier suppliers, sub-tier suppliers, and infrastructure suppliers.

As the automotive industry shifts from a traditional local business model to a global one, OEMs and their suppliers are experiencing much disruption and many challenges.

Key challenges faced by automotive companies

Transforming from local to global

Increasing globalization drives increased operational complexity. This requires a focus on integrating technology and processes which is costly and time consuming. While growth is clearly a goal of many automotive executives, cost reduction continues to be an important driver. The challenge is to balance these needs as well as managing supplier partners, product quality and local regulations.

Automotive companies are often restricted by local content and compliance regulations, requiring the establishment of multiple support centers across the globe. Local supply chain networks are required for accessing local markets and ensuring that products meet market-specific requirements.

Low cost country sourcing

More and more supply chains originate in low-cost countries, primarily in Asia and Eastern Europe and as a result, traditional organizational structures and business practices are being challenged. The aim is to achieve greater scale and cost efficiencies while capitalizing on rapidly expanding markets such as China and India.

Outsourcing is clearly a long term strategy. The attraction is lower employee costs and an educated labor pool. However, there are additional factors to consider such as extended lead times, quality assurance and protection of supply that need to be managed.

Transport

In local supply chains transportation is a low percentage of overall costs compared to parts and labor. Most companies do not consider transportation a core competency and outsource it to third- or fourth-party-logistics companies. Globalization increases both inbound and outbound (move) activity so transportation costs increase as a percentage of overall costs. Some automotive companies are considering taking control of their logistics network.

Risk in the automotive supply chain

Supply chain risks have increased due to globalization initiatives. Automakers (OEMs) are passing more responsibility down the chain to lower-tier suppliers, who often have neither the experience nor the capability to perform the tasks they are being assigned. Failures in lower tier supply can be critical so support such as engineering assistance, process and financial support are often provided by the automakers.

Supplier collaboration and visibility

Customer queries such as where is my order? require automakers to have scalable, repeatable, and globally consistent processes. These are necessary to track orders, goods in-transit and inventory. A combination of a systematized approach and human intervention is necessary to be effective given the diverse time zones, languages, and cultural business environments of the global automotive industry.

Companies must maintain and preferably enhance supply chain flexibility and customer responsiveness whilst managing product complexity and cost control. Designing supply chains for automotive manufacturers requires a high level of technical skill and global experience.

Automotive Industry The US Hybrid Vehicles Market Research Report

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The rising gas prices, continuing federal and government support, decreasing dependency on imported crude, recharging infrastructure, upcoming cost-effective hybrid batteries and the change in consumer perspectives to drive the US hybrid vehicles market in the future

Hybrid vehicles market has been one of the fastest growing sectors in the US, due to the incorporation of the green technology concept. Additionally, higher fuel economy standards, increasing growth in per capita income, increasing battery life, durability, safety and hybrids economies of scale is also expected to further strengthen the hybrid vehicles market in the country. The US hybrid vehicles market has experienced CAGR of 7.6% over the period 2007-2013.

The full/mild hybrids have driven the hybrid vehicles market significantly in the US. However, plug-in hybrids represent an emerging hybrid market in the US with a strong rate. California, New York, Florida, Texas and New Jersey were few leading states in the US hybrid vehicles market. The issues related to the battery development process, potential challenges and pricing of the hybrid vehicles has been discussed.

The leading automobile companies dominating the US hybrid vehicles market include Toyota, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai and Honda. The major hybrid vehicle models which were sold by these companies include four models of the Toyota Prius Family, Lexus ES, Ford Fusion, GM Chevrolet Volt, Hyundai Sonata and Honda Civic.

Hybrid vehicles market is in the process of mass adoption and is gradually moving towards being a major market in the US automobile based economy. As a result of the government regulations, environmental regulations, rising gas prices, increase in per capita income and recharging infrastructure over the past few years, with the implementation of stringent environmental norms, there has been a remarkable increase in the hybrid vehicles market in the country. This has resulted in increased awareness among the consumers towards eco-friendly hybrid vehicles.

The report titled -The US Hybrid Vehicles Market Outlook to 2018 – Government Strategy and Cost-effective Hybrids to Escalate Demand- provides detailed overview on hybrid vehicles market in the US and helps reader to identify the ongoing trends and developments in the hybrid vehicles industry and anticipated growth in future depending upon changing industry dynamics in coming years. The report will aid industry consultants, hybrid vehicle manufacturing companies, marketing companies and other stakeholders and consumers to align their market centric strategies according to ongoing and expected trends in future.

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