Report: Independent 'Do-It-For-Me' market share shrinks
Most of the Dealer growth in DIFM product share has been at the expense of two major groups of Independent repair outlets: Service Stations & Garages and Tire Stores.
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Consumer Reports: Your new car might need more repairs than you'd expect
Recently, our engineers at the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center came across a serious problem with the 2021 Hyundai Elantra test car as they evaluated its pedestrian detection system.
TechForce Foundation now accepting nominations for its 3rd annual FutureTechs Rock Awards
TechForce Foundation’s® annual FutureTechs Rock Awards season has begun.
AAA: Gasoline demand continues to grow as pump prices fluctuate
Gasoline demand measured 8.9 million b/d in the Energy Administration’s (EIA) latest weekly report, up nearly 4% from the week prior.
Collision Industry Hall of Eagles inducts Dan Risley, Petra Schroeder & Doug Webb
The Collision Industry Hall of Eagles is pleased to announce its 2021 Inductees are Dan Risley, Petra Schroeder and Doug Webb.
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): CX-7 window switch causes engine to stay running
The vehicle was dropped off at the shop because the driver’s side window would not operate.
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Dodge Caravan fuel pump won't run but fuse is good
The vehicle was towed in for a “crank/no start” problem. According to the owner, it started as an intermittent “hard start/extended crank” issue, which eventually turned into the “crank/no start” problem, and at that point, the malfunction indicator light (MIL) came on.
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Volkswagen Routan engine stalls when it rains
Customer stated that the engine would intermittently stall when releasing the accelerator pedal mostly when it was wet or raining.
President Biden announces 'American Jobs Plan' proposal
Yesterday in Pittsburgh, President Joe Biden announced his proposal for a sweeping infrastructure plan entitled The American Jobs Plan.
The Latest: Car recalls for March 25-April 1
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for March 25 through April 1, including a Acura recall involving 628,124 units and a Audi recall involving 153,152 units.
