Tech Tips: Identifix’s 'favorite fixes'
Every week, Identifix gets hundreds of new confirmed fixes submitted to Direct-Hit by technicians across North America.
Bonus Features
Colorado TV Report: Auto mechanic shortage may mean more expensive car repairs
By KDVR.com DENVER, Colorado - A national shortage of auto technicians may make it more expensive to get your car fixed. The Colorado Department of Labor estimates the demand for auto technicians in our state will increase by 12.5 percent…
Used vehicle market slows for 5th consecutive month, J.D. Power finds
In the February 2019 Used Car and Light Truck Guidelines Industry Update, analysts at J.D. Power Valuation Services note that the used vehicle market slowed once again in January, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline.
45 'World Class Technicians' announced for 2019
By Auto Care Association BETHESDA, Maryland (Feb. 27, 2019) – The Auto Care Association on Wednesday announced the latest recipients of the 2019 World Class Technician award. In partnership with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), the two…
ALLDATA: Recruiting & retaining exceptional automotive techs (Part 2)
By Rich Diegel, ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team Supervisor During the early years of my career, I noticed that many dealership owners or general managers thought the service department was just a necessary expense that was required by the manufacturer. The sales…
Lang Aftermarket iReport: More 'products per mile' ups aftermarket
"Car and light truck 2018 product sales increased at several times the annual pace of light vehicle mileage growth. This reflects the increase in car and light truck product use per mile traveled during the year. "The escalating average age…
Awards honor 'Most Innovative Technologies & Features' available in dealer showrooms
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The car shopping experts at Edmunds today announced the newest winners of this year's Edmunds Tech Driven Awards. The second phase of the 2019 Tech Driven Awards specifically honor the automakers that have done the…
Porsche Macan will be electric in 'next generation'
ATLANTA, Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The next generation Porsche Macan will be fully electric, the company announced today. Production will begin early in the next decade and will take place in Leipzig at the same facility as the current Macan. PHOTO GALLERY: FUN, INTERESTING & COOL…
Enterprise expands 'Exotic Car Collection' with 2 new Aston Martin models
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- From the Golden State to the Empire State, you can now add a sense of luxury to your next big outing. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has acquired 15 Aston Martin vehicles - six DB11 Volante convertibles and…
TechForce Foundation & FASE team to bring 'Hydrogen Fuel Cell' Car Competition to schools
Students from nine elementary schools across multiple school districts will participate in the challenge, building a small fuel-cell DIY kit car.
