More than 11.2 million light vehicles equipped with some form of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) system will be produced globally in 2024, representing 12 percent of the light vehicle fleet, based on new research and forecasts from business information provider IHS Markit (NASDAQ: INFO).
Let's talk about the infamous battery drain. Every shop has seen it and worked on it, but not every shop is as successful as it should be. The days of connecting the test light between the battery cable and battery post while pulling fuses are gone.
ASA’s Collision Operations Committee is expressing concern about a State Farm Insurance Company document released at the recent Collision Industry Conference (CIC) meeting in Nashville.
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Each week Identifix posts its favorite head-scratchers and interesting mechanical issues submitted by its Direct-Hit customers.
Anyone who has ever found themselves stranded in a car that won’t start has surely wondered if there’s a definitive answer to how long car batteries last. The short answer? It depends.
Making a career in the automotive industry in not for the faint of heart. It’s a very complicated, challenging and physically demanding career that requires a constant investment in training, tools and equipment.
The Automotive Service Association has been a staunch defender of Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI) programs.
ALLDATA, working in conjunction with ASA, routinely provides Tech Tips for AutoInc. readers.
Ford is recalling more than 130,000 pickup trucks to repair components that could have been broken as the result of another recent recall. The earlier recall was meant to fix a problem with the truck's engine-block heater.
ALLDATA, working in conjunction with ASA, routinely provides Tech Tips for AutoInc. readers.
ALLDATA, working in conjunction with ASA, routinely provides Tech Tips for AutoInc. readers.
I was talking to a group of body shop owners the other day at a trade association meeting, and one said, "I'm not in the repair business anymore. I'm in the computer business!
ALLDATA, working in conjunction with ASA, routinely provides Tech Tips for AutoInc. readers.
ALLDATA, working in conjunction with ASA, routinely provides Tech Tips for AutoInc. readers.
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2002 GMC Envoy, 4WD, L6-4.2L, VIN S, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Mileage: 136,004 Problem: The vehicle stalled only when activating the left turn signal. The customer also noticed that the left headlight was dim. The customer replaced the headlight but there was no change.…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2004 GMC Truck Yukon Denali, 4WD, V8-5.3L, VIN T Mileage: 139,667 Problem: The customer stated that the truck has to be jump started after sitting for a few days. Also, the dash lights remained on with the key off. Details: Based on…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 1997 Buick LeSabre, V6-3.8L, VIN K, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 149,996 Problem: The customer complained that the car had no power and poor acceleration primarily in the mornings when it was cold. Details: The technician verified the low power, poor throttle response and slow…
