Becky Witt: What’s the catch? Learn to smile & take the money
So, a strange person shows up at your shop and offers you 50 bucks extra to do something that only takes 15 minutes. It is a simple task. Actually it’s within the realm of…
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Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Finding elusive misfire on Dodge Grand Caravan
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan V6-3.6L Mileage: 68,882 Problem: Vehicle was brought in because the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) was on and the engine had a slight misfire. Details: The technician connected a scan tool and found DTC P0303 –…
Hood Brothers: Sons take on leadership roles in auto repair & vehicle sales shop
By Rocky Womack LUNENBURG, Va. – Years ago,…
J.D. Power: Auto retail sales off to slowest Q1 start since 2013
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- New-vehicle retail sales in March are expected to fall from a year ago, declining to 1,195,000 units, a 3.4% decrease compared with March 2018. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for retail sales is expected…
Blog: Everyone has a story, take time to listen to your employees
Like it or not, as a shop owner, you deal with this subject on a daily basis whether you have employees or not.
'Rough running' 2011 Infinity EX35 fixed by 'simple ground repair'
Vehicle: 2011 Infiniti EX35, AWD, V6-3.5L (VQ35HR), Automatic Transmission Mileage: 68,344 PHOTO GALLERY: FUN, INTERESTING & COOL AUTO FACTS Problem: The owner brought the vehicle in because the MIL was on and the engine was running rough. Details: The technician installed a scan tool…
5,200 miles in 96 hours: ASA leader attends affiliate-related events in Florida & Seattle
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas -- ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher was busy on the road last week. He traveled first from Dallas to Fort Myers, Florida, for an event with ASA Florida. He then…
Domino's® & Xevo to deliver 'in-car ordering' to new vehicles in 2019
ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, knows that some people practically live in their car, so why not make the car a great place to order…
Report: 83 Percent of Americans plan to drive the same or more this year
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Drivers are hitting the road this year as 83 percent of Americans say that they expect to spend the same or more time behind the wheel in 2019, according to Hankook Tire's latest Gauge Index Survey. Commute…
ASA annual meeting to feature ‘something for everyone’ with course & instructor offerings
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, March 21, 2019 – ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher, AMAM, is especially excited about the offerings for shop owners and their staffs at this year’s upcoming ASA Annual Business Meeting & Conference. “There’s something for everyone,” Fisher said.…
Record registration numbers, sold-out exhibit hall at ASA Northwest's ATE Expo
SEATTLE, Washington -- With record registration numbers and a sold-out exhibit hall, ASA Northwest's 2019 ATE Expo is bigger and better than ever. On Saturday, the training rooms were full as Day 2 kicked into full gear. Featuring the…
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…
J.D. Power: 'Used Vehicle Price Index' slips for 6th consecutive month
MCLEAN, Va., March 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In the March 2019 Used Car and Light Truck Guidelines Industry Update, analysts at J.D. Power Valuation Services note the used vehicle market continued its sluggish start to the new year, as a result the J.D.…
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…
Testimonial: ASA Florida member talks of importance of joining association
ASA Florida member Terry Wynter on Friday spoke with ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher about the merits of becoming an ASA member.
