Auto repair shop owner wants community to know of ex-manager's conviction for embezzlement
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Hood Brothers: Sons take on leadership roles in auto repair & vehicle sales shop
By Rocky Womack LUNENBURG, Va. – Years ago,…
ASA-National employee becomes U.S. citizen, welcomed during naturalization ceremony
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – Desi Mawi’s trek to become a U.S. citizen started five long years ago. It ended Monday when former President George W. Bush welcomed her and roughly 50 others as…
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Avalon runs rough & lacks power
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Avalon V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) Automatic Transaxle Mileage: 128,996 Problem: The vehicle was brought to the shop with the MIL on and a rough running concern. Another shop has already replaced the plugs, air filter and fuel filter, which did not fix…
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Starter stays engaged on 2006 Chevrolet HHR
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet HHR, 2.2L 4 cylinder, VIN F, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 111,846 miles Problem: This vehicle came to the shop because the starter would stay engaged for 2-3 seconds after the engine started and the MIL was illuminated.…
Sales up for 'desirable trucks,' J.D. Power finds
MCLEAN, Va., March 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In the March 2019 Commercial Truck Guidelines Industry Update, analysts from J.D. Power Valuation Services reported that demand for used trucks with desirable specs and mileage is still strong, while units with less desirable specs and…
GM to invest $300 million, add 400 jobs at Michigan plant for new Chevrolet electric vehicle
ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich., March 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors is investing $300 million in its Orion Township, Michigan, assembly plant to produce a new Chevrolet electric vehicle that will bring 400 new jobs to the Orion plant. Today's announcement is part of GM's new commitment to invest a…
ASA 'Garage Challenge' Video Series with Frank Leutz: How do you retain talent?
https://youtu.be/pXOTFNcx3js NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas -- ASA is partnering with an auto repair industry leader and social media influencer @urmechanic to produce a series of videos aimed at building an online dialogue to help business owners solve everyday challenges in…
Carvana debuts 2nd Pennsylvania 'Car Vending Machine'
PITTSBURGH (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), a leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, unveiled its newest Car Vending Machine today in Pittsburgh. The newest addition to the Steel City’s skyline stands eight stories tall and holds 27 vehicles,…
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Chevy Sonic 'whistles & idles rough'
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, 1.8L 4 CYL, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 48,026 Problem: The customer’s concern was that the MIL was on, the engine idled rough and there was a whistling noise coming from under the hood. Details: The technician pulled two DTCs: P0171…
LISTEN NOW: Impressive panel joins ASA lobbyist for 'Washington Watch' webinar
WASHINGTON, D.C. - An impressive panel joined ASA lobbyist Robert L. Redding Jr. for Wednesday's "Washington Watch" webinar. The webinar presented attendees with an opportunity to hear updates on how legislation is impacting…
Tech Tips: (by ALLDATA): Mitsubishi experiences electrical problems after body repairs
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, L4-2.4L SOHC, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 145,009 Problem: The car was a sublet from a body shop after they did repairs because the radio, turn signals, low beams and the low-speed wipers were inoperative. The steering column switches and…
ASA leader featured prominently in March issue of Autobody News
ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher is prominently featured in this month's print issue of Autobody News. The article, in which Fisher "shares his goals for the industry," is on the front page of the…
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Hyundai Elantra 'dies at idle'
Vehicle: 2012 Hyundai Elantra, L4-1.8L, Automatic Transaxle Mileage: 118,998 Problem: The customer’s concern was that engine would not idle after it had warmed up. The malfunction indication light was OFF. If the engine speed was held over 800-850 rpm, the engine would stay running. Details: The…
ASA urging Missouri senators to oppose bill to eliminate state's vehicle safety inspection program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA is asking Missouri repairers and vehicle owners to urge their state senators to oppose House Bill 451, a proposal aimed at eliminating that state’s premier vehicle safety inspection program. The Auto…
J.D. Power: Dealer service departments lagging in communication with vehicle owners
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Satisfaction scores tend to increase when car dealership service departments use customers' preferred methods of communication. However, dealerships are not regularly doing so, according to the J.D. Power 2019 Customer Service Index (CSI) Study,SM released…
TV Report: 'Thieves steal tools meant to repair cars for the poor'
By Kimberly Jackson/KTUL TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — A non-profit organization, The Car Care Clinic, is dealing with losing $15,000 worth of equipment. The program does car repairs at low prices for people who have low to moderate income. Lonnie Vaughn says…
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Jeep emission monitors keep resetting, engine stalls
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2004 Jeep Wrangler, L6-4.0L, VIN S, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 167,000 Problem: The vehicle was brought to the shop because the emissions monitors kept resetting and the engine intermittently stalled. Details: Another shop had previously replaced the rear B1S2 O2 sensor due to…
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