2023 NAPA Auto Care Vendor of the Year

Mackenna Herr • April 19, 2024

Welcome to a momentous day in the automotive industry!

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KUKUI has been honored as the 2023 Vendor of the Year by NAPA Auto Care, marking a significant milestone at the annual summit in Atlanta, Georgia.


This recognition is a testament to KUKUI's innovative approach and commitment to enhancing the auto repair sector through effective marketing, branded websites, data-driven customer relationship management, and powerful add-ons.


"We are honored to receive the NAPA Auto Care Vendor of the Year award for 2023," said Eric Harber, CEO of KUKUI. "This achievement underscores our unwavering dedication to empowering automotive repair businesses with the tools and technologies they need to thrive in today's competitive landscape."


Napa auto care is a vendor of the year for 2023
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KUKUI has been at the forefront of transforming auto repair shops, introducing advanced marketing techniques and CRM solutions that have redefined industry standards. This award is more than just a title; it symbolizes the journey of growth and excellence that KUKUI has embarked on the past 13 years..


“We’ve always wanted to be the best partner for NAPA Auto Care. This award is a validation of our collective efforts, and it inspires us to continue our path of innovation and success for auto care,” stated Connor Tracy, Director of Partner  Development.


Lauren Briggs, Marketing & Sales Manager at NAPA Auto Care, highlighted the significance of the award: "The NAPA Auto Care Vendor of the Year recognizes a company going above and beyond for our NAPA Auto Care network. When we looked at what KUKUI has done over the last year to bring a solution for every level to our members, it was no question that they were deserving of our Vendor of the Year award. “We’re excited to see what KUKUI continues to do for our industry and our Auto Care network moving into 2024,” she added.


The event had 70 vendors talking about how to make things better for NAPA customers and planning for what’s next. KUKUI’s win here shows they’re a key player in making car repair shops more successful.


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