Jay Sicht

Editor-in-Chief, FenderBender and ABRN
Phone: (573) 489-8544

Jay Sicht is editor-in-chief of FenderBender and ABRN. He has worked in the automotive aftermarket for more than 29 years, including in a number of sales and technical support roles in paint/parts distribution and service/repair. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Central Missouri with a minor in aviation, and as a writer and editor, he has covered all segments of the automotive aftermarket for more than 20 of those years, including formerly serving as editor-in-chief of Motor Age and Aftermarket Business World. Connect with him on LinkedIn.

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Rolling into the New Year

Jan. 16, 2025
As we roll into another new year, along with the typical personal resolutions, you likely want to see how you can improve your business to make it more resilient during sales ...
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Podcasts

CollisionCast: How 'Trump 2.0' Might Affect EV Sales and the Auto Parts Supply Chain

Jan. 7, 2025
How might Donald Trump's EV policies and proposed tariffs affect the car parc and the auto parts supply chain?
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Combating a Business Slowdown

Dec. 6, 2024
There is help – and hope – for those owners and operators examining where they can improve operations to stem a loss in business.
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Taking the Reins

Nov. 20, 2024
What you need to consider in planning for succession