The number of products required to repair the diverse, aging, and increasingly complex population of cars and light trucks on U.S. roads is expanding at an exponential rate, causing the aftermarket proliferation problem to grow in size and scope.
One of the challenges that shop owners have faced for years is finding and hiring qualified technicians. Here are five of the most successful techniques that I used to find the superstars when I was still operating shops.
On the week, the national gas price average jumped six cents to $2.96. If the trend continues, an increase of three more cents would make the national average the most expensive since November 2014 –the last time we saw average prices at $2.99 and higher.
Red light and speed cameras are powerful enforcement tools that have been shown to reduce crashes, but programs must be carefully implemented to maintain community support.
A new report by Insure.com, “Ranking the most expensive and cheapest cars to insure for 2021,” finds the Chrysler Voyager minivan in first place this year, with the lowest national average insurance premium of $1,272 annually.
Change is a constant in the automotive service industry, with roles and responsibilities shifting on a regular basis.
Big changes are rumbling through the service bay populations of the seven major types of light vehicle repair outlets across the U.S., reflecting competitive market trends and the impact of COVID-19.
“While April saw minimal fluctuation, May is likely to see much larger increases alongside demand spikes, especially closer to Memorial Day weekend,” said Jeanette McGee, AAA spokesperson.
The number of vehicles on U.S. roads with an open recall is declining, but tens of millions of drivers - and used- car buyers – remain at risk.
The Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight and Ports held a hearing entitled “Driving Innovation: the Future of Automotive Mobility, Safety and Technology.
