PROFESSIONALS' CHOICE AUTO SERVICE CENTER
OFFER YOUR SHOP OWNERS' CUSTOMERS PEACE OF MIND WITH A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED SERVICE & WARRANTY PROGRAM
NATIONWIDE WARRANTY
Give repair customers peace of mind with the Professionals’ Choice Auto Service Center Nationwide Warranty
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Repairs are guaranteed free from defects in materials or workmanship for 24 months or 24,000 miles from the date of initial repair at over 35,000 nationwide facilities
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Covers new and remanufactured parts and labor (limits apply – see documentation for details)
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Towing expense up to $100 (must use approved tow service)
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Rental car expense (up to $40 per day, limits apply – see documentation for details)
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Repair customers can rest assured knowing they have 24 months of complimentary Roadside Assistance as an additional benefit of the Nationwide Warranty plan should their vehicle break down for any reason.
The vehicle owner is eligible to submit two (2) claims for reimbursement in a 12-month period for $100 in roadside assistance services for each occurrence, (excluding the cost of fluids if necessary) per covered vehicle. See documentation for additional details.
ROAD HAZARD WARRANTY
For shops that sell tires, the Road Hazard Warranty is also available for a low monthly fee to provide customers with 36 months of additional coverage for tire repair or replacement with the purchase of new passenger or light truck tires. Coverage includes tire failure from cuts, punctures and impact damage from glass, nails and potholes on legal roads.
TOP BENEFITS
In addition to the competitive edge in building customer loyalty with the Professionals’ Choice Auto Service Center warranty guarantees and new business from network warranty repair referrals, the program hosts even more benefits for your customer’s repair facilities.
WELCOME KIT & SIGNAGE
Repair facilities that join the Professionals’ Choice Auto Service Center network will receive a comprehensive welcome kit including branded signage and documentation assuring customers all work is guaranteed nationwide for 24 months or 24,000 miles.
ASE CERTIFICATION REIMBURSEMENT
With constant changes in automotive technologies, Professionals’ Choice Auto Service Centers can ensure technicians are always on top of the latest industry innovations with ASE Certification Reimbursement. For additional details, see documentation.
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Regular test completion – $35 each
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Advanced test completion – $70 each
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Maximum reimbursement for any combination of recertification tests – $105
LABOR REIMBURSEMENT
The Labor Reimbursement program covers the labor costs required to perform a warranty repair as a part of the Nationwide Warranty, should there be a part failure and return to the original facility with a competitive Mitchell Labor Time rate of $75/hour for only $6 per service ticket.
The program also extends the warranty on parts purchased from an Automotive Parts Associates distributor on APA product lines to 24 months or 24,000 miles, otherwise parts are subject to the manufacturer’s warranty. For additional details, see documentation.
The Labor Reimbursement program is flexible in that service centers have the option to choose if they want to insure a service ticket for potential loss of labor wages due to warranty repairs. However, work orders must be registered within two business days in order to be eligible for reimbursement should the customer return with a part failure.
TRAINING
Product training is available for Professionals’ Choice Auto Service Centers by Automotive Parts Associates Preferred and Approved Suppliers.
SPECIAL OFFERS
Get a $50 credit toward first $300 Slip-N-Grip order through an APA distributor courtesy of the Professionals’ Choice Auto Service Center. Coupon and additional details are included in the Welcome Kit.
2019 REPAIR CENTER BENEFITS
New benefits are available for current and new Professionals’ Choice Auto Service Center network facilities in 2019!
ENHANCEMENTS
WELCOME KIT
New repair facilities that join the Professionals’ Choice Auto Service Center network will receive an upgraded Welcome Kit and current members will get new redesigned Certificate of Membership and Code of Ethics & Customer Promise plaques.
SALES INCENTIVES
New sales incentives for salespeople, signing new Professionals’ Choice Auto Service Centers on behalf of APA shareholders.
TRAINING
Subsidies are available for service centers that participate in Denso educational programs, additional details will be announced later in 2019.
ADDITIONS
TIERED MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
New and current Professionals’ Choice Auto Service Center repair facilities have the option to choose the membership level that best suits their business with associated rebate plans for APA product line purchases.
ELECTRONIC MENU BOARDS
Repair facilities will be able list services and rates in style with an electronic menu board (additional fees apply).
THE FINE PRINT
REBATE TIERS
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2019 rebates have $200 monthly cap
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Gold and Silver levels must purchase a minimum of $3,500 per month of APA product lines only at shareholder cost to qualify for rebates
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APA sponsoring shareholders must be enrolled in APA Data Solutions for facilities to qualify for rebates, in order to track rebate-eligible purchases
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Volume rebates are paid to independent repair facilities. Service centers owned or controlled by APA shareholders may choose either volume rebates or National Accounts rebates
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Repair facilities that are registered or participating in other national accounts programs with Goodyear, Midas, Meineke or any other brand listed on the APA National Accounts are not eligible for rebates
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2019 Gold and Silver level repair facilities are limited to 60
For more details, see documentation.
ELECTRONIC MENU BOARD FEES
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$149 single menu board server setup + shipping
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$298 double menu board server setup + shipping
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$69 per month for single signage service
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$99 per month for double signage service in the same location
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Gold level – 12 months equal installments on menu board server
