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Podcast | Feature Read: Beyond the Sale: Why Strong Vendor Partnerships Give Quick Lubes a Competitive Edge

Representatives from two leading vendors serving the quick lube industry explain how suppliers provide tailored solutions that help shops grow and adapt to industry shifts.
July 2, 2026
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Vendors who work with quick lubes have evolved from suppliers and distributors to sage advisors and full-fledged partners. On this note, earlier this year NOLN caught up with representatives from Mighty Auto Parts and Service Champ, who explained why effective vendor partnerships involve understanding the specific needs and challenges of quick lube shops, including inventory, training, and service offerings.

This story originally appeared on NOLN.net on May 30, 2026.

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Tom Valentino is the editor of National Oil and Lube News. A graduate of Ohio University, he has more than two decades of experience in newspapers, public relations and trade magazines, covering everything from high school sports to behavioral health care. Tom’s first vehicle was a 1990 Mazda 626, which he used to deliver pizzas in the summer after graduating high school. Today, he drives a 2019 Jeep Compass, which usually has a trunk full of his daughter’s sports gear. In his spare time, Tom is an avid Cleveland sports fan and a volunteer youth sports coach.

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