WASHINGTON, D.C. April 24, 2019 – ASA is supporting a proposal in the New Hampshire Legislature that addresses original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair procedures for collision repairs. The New Hampshire Senate Committee on Commerce received comments on House Bill 664 at a…
MyPlates.com, the state’s vendor for marketing personalized and specialty license plates in Texas, is auctioning the last single-digit license plate message in auction inventory. The low-digit number “3” is the only single number plate not already registered to a vehicle…
by Matt DeLorenzo / Kelley Blue Book Electric vehicles are no longer an automotive anomaly. There are enough of them out there at various price ranges that make them an attractive alternative if you’re looking for a used vehicle. In fact,…
"Consumers perceive Service Stations/Garages and Dealers differently across four key repair outlet performance factors: Convenience, Technical Capability, Low Price, and Fair Price. "Over the past five years, consumers have changed some of their perceptions of Service Stations/Garages and Dealers regarding…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – Desi Mawi received a nice "present" in the mail last week. It included a congratulatory letter from former President George W. Bush and a priceless photo of her with her brother, the former president and…
By Jamie L. LaReau / Detroit Free Press LIVONIA, Michigan -- Detroit…
https://youtu.be/-R4sOLUG4Q8 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, April 23, 2019 – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has released a YouTube video detailing the value Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI) programs provide in increasing vehicle safety. Tom Piippo, AMAM, ASA Mechanical Division Director…
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- New vehicle sales and production are expected to stagnate in 2019 due to several global factors, including ongoing US-Chinatrade wars, Brexit, and the revamped United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). China's new vehicle sales are expected to grow marginally in 2019, but…
New Essential subscription plan, available now, is built especially for people who want to listen on a mobile phone, tablet, desktop, and on connected devices in the home Essential subscribers are able to use Amazon Alexa, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast,…
The wheels on Bulleye's Playground wooden toy vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJUWahuxsSM&feature=youtu.be By Car Care Council With the average tax refund expected to be nearly $3,000, you might be thinking about splurging on something special; however, being practical with some of your refund might be a better choice. A new video…
MIAMI (WSVN) - Firefighters have extinguished a large fire that engulfed an auto repair shop in Miami. City of Miami Fire Rescue crews were dispatched to the scene along Northwest 21st Street and 27th Avenue, just after 3 a.m., Friday.…
By I-CAR The I-CAR® Board of Directors (BOD) this week announced innovations to the organization’s Governance Model that are designed to provide a stronger, more robust and modern framework for leading I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, into the…
BMW is recalling certain 3 Series, 5 Series, and Z4 cars from the 2006 model year due to concerns that an electrical short could lead to fire. The problem, which could affect 184,505 vehicles, has been traced to production irregularities in…
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — Police departments and auto repair shops across the Bay Area are experiencing a spike in catalytic converter thefts for Toyota Priuses that’s created a backlog for pricey replacement parts. “We got in the car Sunday…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOdZhvCEkQY&feature=youtu.be NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas -- Member and non-member mechanical and collision repair shops doing A/C work that involves handling or charging refrigerant into the system must have their EPA Section 609 certification or could face a fine! Join Dave Cappert,…
At the CIC event, Zacchaeus Stephens (holding check) received a scholarship provided by the Nashville I-CAR Committee through funds raised from its volunteer efforts and issued by the Collision Repair Education Foundation to pay off his…
