TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2014 Subaru Outback F4, 2.5L DOHC, Automatic Transaxle Mileage: 62,009 Problem: The vehicle died while driving on the highway and was towed to the shop. Details: When the vehicle was brought into the shop, the engine would crank over but not start.…
Are you looking for human resource functions like payroll or employee benefits, but it doesn’t make sense to hire someone full-time? Look no further, ADP has you covered. ADP is one of the leading payroll processing companies in the industry and is…
"The Independent (non-Dealer) light vehicle aftermarket surged a record $22 billion in product sales between 2008 and 2018 at user-price. The Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) segment generated most of the Independent aftermarket product growth." "Two primary forces have driven Independent aftermarket expansion…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - Shop owners, managers and others can now access ASA’s recent “Next Generation of AMi” webinar led by AMi President Jeff Peevy. You'll learn about: What AMi offers to support…
Kicking off the annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, the Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers of the ongoing threat of internet phishing scams that lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft.
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500, 4WD, V8-6.0L, VIN U, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 187,223 Problem: The vehicle came to the shop because the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) was on. Details: The tech connected the scan tool and pulled the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) listed…
By The Associated Press Subaru is recalling 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S. because the brake lights may not illuminate properly. The recall covers certain 2014 to 2016 Forester, 2008 through 2016 Impreza and…
AKRON, Ohio, March 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than 35 years, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has honored truck drivers who put themselves in harm's way to help others with the prestigious Goodyear Highway Hero Award. "Since it was established…
ASA’s Annual Business Meeting & Conference in Hurst, Texas (located in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, area) will offer service and repair professionals a full immersion in what it takes to be a successful, thriving shop in today’s age to Gain…
Every month we source useful information and top techniques from our team of L1 Certified Master Technicians that man our Virtual Tech Hotline. This month, our Master Tech — Joe Masterman — provides a guide on fuel trims, what they…
By Ed Kovalchick, CMC/Article courtesy of Dealer Magazine I suppose I’ve been on a rampage about vehicles getting analyzed, tested, and fixed right, particularly directed at driver/passenger safety as well as dependability. The responsibility for…
Interest rates on new vehicles are expected to hit their highest level since 2009 in February, according to the car shopping experts at Edmunds.
Less than two weeks remain for ASA members to vote in the association’s 2019 board-of-directors elections.
Every week, Identifix gets hundreds of new confirmed fixes submitted to Direct-Hit by technicians across North America.
By KDVR.com DENVER, Colorado - A national shortage of auto technicians may make it more expensive to get your car fixed. The Colorado Department of Labor estimates the demand for auto technicians in our state will increase by 12.5 percent…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, V6-3.3L, Flex Fuel, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 106,007 Problem: The vehicle starts and runs fine, but after 40+ miles, it develops a very intermittent, quick stumble and sets p1128. At times, the customer has driven up over 100 miles…
In the February 2019 Used Car and Light Truck Guidelines Industry Update, analysts at J.D. Power Valuation Services note that the used vehicle market slowed once again in January, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline.
By Auto Care Association BETHESDA, Maryland (Feb. 27, 2019) – The Auto Care Association on Wednesday announced the latest recipients of the 2019 World Class Technician award. In partnership with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), the two…
