SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The record 4.3 million Americans who will be turning in leased vehicles this year will be in for sticker shock when they return to the dealership, according to new analysis from the car shopping experts…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 4MATIC Sedan, 5.5L V-8, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 73,009 Problem: The shifter goes into “Park” while driving under 12 miles per hour. There were no DTCs. Details: The tech found that, while monitoring the check…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-450, 2WD, Super Duty, V8-6.0L Turbo Diesel, VIN P, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 192,968 Problem: The vehicle came in with the malfunction indicator light (MIL) on and the customer complained that the engine lacked power. Details: First, the tech test-drove the…
Join ASA’s Washington, D.C. lobbyist at noon on Wednesday, March 20, as he walks you through “What’s Going On Legislatively Around the Country” in the association's next webinar.
ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher & Vice President Tony Molla used "Facebook Live" on Wednesday to talk about the association's Annual Business Meeting & Conference scheduled for April 30-May 2.
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.
