APA was originally formed in Kansas City in 1973 as a cooperative advertising program for 35 independent jobbers who were purchasing from a local warehouse distributor. From 1981 to 1990, APA grew from seven to sixty-five warehouse distributors representing approximately $450 million in annual sales. Today, APA is a member-owned cooperative made up of over 100 independent warehouse distributors.

Each APA warehouse distribution center offers a wide assortment of nationally branded product lines, as well as a substantial offering of "Professionals' Choice" 

branded products. Suppliers of nationally branded products produce most of the Professionals’ Choice products.

All Professionals’ Choice product lines must meet, or exceed, the original equipment manufacturers’ specifications. Professionals’ Choice products are backed by a technical center, which is supported though a strategic alliance with “My Repair Shop”. Highlights include shop management software, shop web services, nationwide parts and labor warranty, technical support lines, a national credit card, direct consumer mailings, and availability of rental cars.

APA Professionals’ Choice New Clutch Kits were created by AMS Automotive in 2001. Each kit contains the following five (5) premium quality components: Pressure plate assembly, disc assembly, release bearing, pilot bearing/bushing, and alignment tool. Detailed technical bulletins containing diagnostic information, installation tips, and useful instructions are also included in most kits.

In addition to availability of over 1000 kits, the Professionals’ Choice program includes dual-mass flywheels, solid flywheel replacements, new no-core flywheels, and a comprehensive line of clutch hydraulics covering nearly 100% of all applications.

Our participation in the Professionals’ Choice program is supported by sponsorship in nearly every promotional program offered thru APA, including box top rebates, NASCAR events, the Richard Petty Driving experience, as well as numerous installer cruises and destination vacations.

AMS has been honored as the Professionals’ Choice Supplier Of The Year in 2002, 2007, and 2008. Furthermore, the Professionals’ Choice New Clutch Kit package developed by AMS, received an award at the 2002 AAPEX “New Product and Packaging Showcase”.

 

Internal Links:

 

Learn about AMS “Professionals’ Choice Supplier Of The Year” award

 

Learn about the Professionals’ Choice Clutch Kit warranty

 

Request a Professionals' Choice Catalog

 

External Links:

 

Professionals’ Choice Auto Parts

 

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