September Newsletter

Independent Garage Owners

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Vendor Member of the Month

Tekmetric

Our Vendor Member of the Month is Tekmetric! Tekmetric is the auto repair shop management software you need for your shop. Tekmetric has been a proud supporter of IGONC and ASTE for many years. Congrats Tekmetric!

Member of the Month

Autohaus Import Service

Our Member of the Month is Autohaus Import Service. Located in Raleigh, Autohaus specializes in European and Asian vehicles. Autohaus has been an IGO member since 2005 and hired their first apprentice this year. Congratulations Autohaus!

August News

It's Time For ASTE 2021

By: Stan Creech, IGO President

It’s almost here! Time for old friends to reunite and catch up. Time to make new friends, get some awesome training, and enjoy each other’s fellowship. Once again we converge at the Embassy Suites in Cary, North Carolina for 2 days of gaining knowledge and connections. This year promises to be the biggest event yet.

What's New at ASTE 2021

The Automotive Service and Technology Expo (ASTE) is scheduled for September 24-25 in Cary, North Carolina. This is the largest aftermarket auto show in the Southeast, and this year, it may just be the biggest event on the East Coast. For the first time ever, ASTE is sold out! With over 500 attendees, 80 vendors, and 30 industry trainers registered, this will be the best ASTE yet.

NORTH CAROLINA TIRE DEALER AND GARAGE ASSOCIATIONS TO MERGE

After careful consideration and a unanimous vote from its members, the North Carolina Tire Dealers Association (NCTDA) and the Independent Garage Owners of North Carolina (IGONC) have decided to merge under one entity called the Automotive Service and Tire Alliance.

Are Your Auto Repair Partnerships a Two-Way Street?

From Tekmetric

In business, partnerships matter. Businesses can use partnerships to achieve synergy by finding ways to maximize different combinations of talents, skills, and resources with other companies.

The Independent Garage Owners of North Carolina (IGONC) is the largest member-sponsored non profit association serving the independent automotive repair, service and collision industry since 1959 located in North Carolina. Save money with discount programs, network with monthly chapter meetings, and support the industry by being part of a local and active industry association.

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Upcoming Events

ASTE 2021

September 24-25 in Cary, NC

Join us for the largest aftermarket auto show in the Southeast! Two days filled with industry training and networking opportunities. Train your entire team with over 30 classes to choose from! For $800, you can bring the whole shop! Don't miss the party, get tickets now!

For a full list of our upcoming events and chapter meetings, visit our website!

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