Demand for electric vehicles continues to grow as gas prices hover around a record-high national average of $5 per gallon. Sales in Q1 2022 of 173,561 electric vehicles represents an increase of 76 percent from Q1 2021. Affordable electric vehicles continue…
By Jody DeVere, CEO, AskPatty.com, Inc. Consider the fact that 85 percent of all automotive purchases – including tires and/or vehicle service – are either directly made by women buyers, or directly influenced by them. So how does a business…
TECH TIP Jun. 04 2022 Vehicle: 2015 Ford Fusion, FWD, L4-2.5L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Mileage: 128,674 Problem: The owner brought her vehicle to the shop because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on, and the engine would occasionally stall when coming…
Centreville, Va.—Catalytic converter thefts have soared in recent years. So just how prevalent is catalytic converter theft? The National Insurance Crime Bureau, which tracks thefts reported to insurance companies, says the number of those reports increased about 977 percent from 2018…
Northbrook, Ill.—An analysis of proprietary Allstate collision data for the five years between 2017 and 2021 reveals that the U.S. is likely to see more collisions this summer. Over the past two years, numerous roadway safety organizations, including the National Highway…
From Aftermarket Matters Fort Wayne, Ind.—Mobile repair currently represents only a small portion of the Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) market, but it is growing at an “explosive rate,” according to a new study. As the DIFM light vehicle market decreased during 2020…
Leesburg, Virginia – The ASE Education Foundation has made it as easy as 1-2-3 for businesses to benefit from adopting a local school as part of its new Adopt-A-School program. “Businesses, students and schools all benefit from school-work partnerships. That’s why…
The MSO Symposium is an annual conference directed by many of the most experienced, high-growth executives working within the Multi-Shop Operations, or MSOs, of the automotive collision repair industry. This conference provides attendees with valuable and unique perspectives to the…
From Aftermarket Matters Orlando, Fla.—New survey data from AAA finds that drivers are making significant changes to cope with record pump prices. Almost two-thirds (64%) of U.S. adults have changed their driving habits or lifestyle since March, with 23% making…
Over the past few months, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) has been meeting with the MSO Symposium advisory board members to discuss plans for the 11th annual MSO Symposium. Those interested in participating in the industry’s premier executive event should…
From Ratchet and Wrench Brent Wells is running a streamlined single-shop operation—but that suits him. Ten years ago when his shop, Autotailor, was featured in the inaugural issue of Ratchet+Wrench, Wells was in the throes of a Denver expansion (his…
Leesburg, Virginia – The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) summer registration period is now open. More than 50 ASE certification tests covering nearly every aspect of the motor vehicle service and repair industry are available for ASE certification. Those…
From Aftermarket Matters Mount Horeb, Wis.—Managers and owners can’t be the only ones putting effort into building a relationship with their technicians. Technicians need to be putting in just as much effort. In the following, WrenchWay dives into the ways…
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – TechForce Foundation®, the only nonprofit 501(c)(3) committed exclusively to career exploration and workforce development for technician professionals across all transportation industry sectors, today released a critical new whitepaper addressing the role that women techs can play in…
FROM AFTERMARKET MATTERS Fort Wayne, Ind.—Nearly 10 million cars and light trucks were not scrapped in the U.S. from 2016 through 2021 due to vehicle scrappage rates averaging one-fifth lower than during the previous 10 years, according to a recent report from Lang Marketing. Virtually all vehicles…
Elite Worldwide produces videos dedicated to excellent one-on-one coaching by some of the nation’s top shop owners. In this quick video, Elite Business Development Coach Chris Monroe talks about how taking your employees to one on one lunches a few…
From Aftermarket Matters Research from DealA ranked U.S. states with the following metrics, using sources from CarMD, GO Banking Rates, Factory Warranty List and Your Mechanic. Here are the highlights. States with Least Expensive Overall Car Maintenance and Repair Costs 1.…
From Aftermarket Matters Nashville, Tenn.—As Americans continue to navigate an evolving economic environment, new data from Hankook Tire’s Gauge Index reveals the impact of these pressures on everyday driving. The latest survey found: Just as driving frequency approached pre-pandemic norms,…
