Buying Local Podcast · Episode 21 · April 21, 2025 · 23 min

S3E21: Cornell’s Auto Parts Upcoming Car Show

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Mike Colvett, general manager of Cornell’s Auto Parts. Tune in to listen to them discuss salvage yards then and now, the upcoming car show Cornell’s will be hosting, and more! 00:08 Introducing Mike 2:45 Exchanging Parts 4:02 A Cleanliness Standard 5:21 Salvage Yards Today vs 20 Years Ago 7:19 Inventory Software 8:24 Part Testing 8:57 Warranties 10:29 Recycling & Sustainability 11:39 Cornell’s Auto Parts Annual Car Show 16:30 Event Coordination 17:20 What is a Car Show? 17:56 Becoming a Car Guy 18:44 What Kinds of Cars Will be at the Show? 19:22 Mike’s Favorite Car 20:59 Selection Process for Awards 21:50 Learn More About Cornell’s 23:14 Closing Thoughts