5 Training Tips That Work
If you want to build a more profitable, successful business, here are five tips that work… 1. If your employees show little or no interest in training, then you may very well have the wrong people working with you. The…
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Gas demand declines as recession fears weigh down oil market expectations
From Aftermarket Matters Washington, D.C.—Fears of a global economic recession led to a major drop in the price of crude, down $7, which helped to minimize pump price increases last week. Meanwhile, domestic gasoline demand decreased as fewer drivers fueled…
Porsche Boxster S MIL On – Multiple DTCs Set
TECH TIP - ALLDATA Vehicle: 2001 Porsche Boxster S (986), F6-3.2L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Mileage: 89,708 Problem: The owner brought his Boxster S to the shop because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was ON. Case Details: The technician scanned all the…
Automotive Service Association says the transition to electric vehicles will be a challenge
By Elise Kline FROM WENY NEWS ALBANY, NY (WENY)-- As New York State transitions to electric vehicles, the auto service industry will have to adjust to changes including repair services and charging infrastructure. WENY News The Automotive Service Association (ASA)…
The 5 Most Common Hiring Mistakes That Auto Repair Shop Owners Make
By Bob Cooper The top shops in America realize that in order to build a successful business they will need to have team players that are self-starters, who can produce, and who will never compromise their ethics. Over the years…
Millennials record fastest growth in DIFM auto repair share volume
From Aftermarket Matters By the end of the decade, “significant changes” will have occurred in the Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) share held by each of the three major consumer generations: Millennials, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers. Lang Marketing’s latest consumer research breaks…
ASA Supports New U.S. House Vehicle Data Access Caucus
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) applauds U.S. Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) in his work today establishing a new bipartisan caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives working to address the issue of vehicle data access. Representative Carter is a…
Free Service Technician Webinar from ASE: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS).” Darren Beanard with Standard Motor Products will provide key insight…
More states likely to follow California in banning sales of new internal combustion engine vehicles
From Aftermarket Matters More states are likely to follow California’s lead in banning the future sale of internal combustion engine vehicles as a means of accelerating demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and addressing climate change, according to NioCorp CEO and…
TECH TIP: BMW 330i A/C Inoperative – Compressor Doesn’t Engage
TECH TIP (courtesy from ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2018 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan, AWD (F30), L4-2.0L Turbo (B46O) Mileage: 46,778 Problem: The customer brought their Beemer in because the A/C was not working. Another shop had already replaced the expansion valve and…
