It all began innocently enough. A quick phone call was made. A simple advertisement was placed. And, seemingly overnight, an empire was created. Roy Warshawsky, a gritty, bespectacled business-savvy ...

As part of its centennial celebration, JC Whitney, the gigantic auto parts and accessories company, has searched the archives of its catalogs to find the 10 oddest auto accessories it ever has ever ...

ProQuest Co., a publisher of information software for education and automotive markets, is shedding its automotive electronic parts-catalog business. The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based company has signed an ...

Modern cars have become high-tech, and insurance conditions for repairs are demanding, so only professionals in the business — auto repair shops or service centers, as well as online stores — are ...

Why spin your wheels shopping when you can order at home from catalogs filled with performance products and accessories for your hot rod? Choose as many catalogs as you would like from the selections ...

From VIN decoding to AI-powered search, today’s auto parts lookup tools are transforming how repair shops, dealers, and DIYers find the right components. Accurate fitment saves time, prevents costly ...

Back in our car-crazed youth, one of our great fascinations was perusing the annual JC Whitney auto parts catalog to help fuel our premium-grade vehicular fantasies (those growing up in or near ...

In auto parts, just when you think you’ve seen it all, you haven’t. Ray Fulcher, majority owner at Orange Engine & Parts in Dana Point, says one customer somehow got his head stuck in the scissor lift ...

For those who didn't want to cut into their car's wiring harness, J.C. Whitney offered clocks with wind-up or battery mechanisms. The one on the right, above, looks like it may have been a VDO or ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Owning a vintage or classic car can be a fulfilling and educational experience. Some people enjoy buying antique vehicles in immaculate ...