Sharing Ideas for a Better Future in the Automotive Industry
May - June 2026
Also In This Issue Key Updates and Member Opportunities: A Message from the MMG President Cody Eckhardt ......................................... 2 MMG Announces 34th Annual Meeting Location - MAKE PLANS NOW!......... 3 Synthetic Motor Oil Shortage Could Last Until Mid 2027 .....................................4-5 One Missed Reconciliation Can Cost You Thousands..............................................6-7 Anderson on the Hidden Costs of Parts Returns: How Shops Can Save Money and Improve Efficiency ............................ 8-10 VW, Stellantis, Renault urge the EU to adopt simple ‘Made in Europe’ rules to help auto industry ................................. 11 The View From My Office with Kat Monteiro .................................... 12-15 MMG Supporting Vendors ............ 16-17 Dealermine Corporation ................ 18-19 Reynolds & Reynolds ............................ 20 Petra Automotive Products ................. 21 Activator DS ........................................... 22 CDK Global ............................................ 23 Elite EXTRA an Epicor Solution....... 24 CDK Global ............................................ 25 Endeavor Business Media FenderBender ......................................... 26 Helm......................................................... 27 OEConnection .................................. 28-31 Reynolds & Reynolds- AutoVision..... 32 Endeavor Business Media Ratchet+Wrench ................................... 33 AER Sales.......................................... 34-35 Helm - bproauto ............................... 36-38 QB Business Solutions.................... 39-45 AutoNetTV ....................................... 46-47 Principle Distribution .................... 48-49 Chrysler designers gain freedom to finally grow brand with new platform ..... 50-51 2026 MMG Executive Officers &
Vendor Committees ...........................52
The exchange of information by like sized dealers in a non-competitive environment.