TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Sequoia, 2WD, V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE) Mileage: 198,778 Problem: The vehicle came in to the shop because the HVAC blower was not working. The technician found that the A/C compressor and blower motor were both inoperative. This vehicle was equipped…
Are we truly ready for the new technologies coming our way?
By Taylor Donovan Barnett/InterestingEngineering.com Whether you like it or not, self-driving cars will be hitting the road in full-force in the coming years. Thanks to new technology developed by companies like Tesla and even Uber, autonomous vehicles will become a staple…
Through the years I’ve bought a lot of equipment. Some I’ve used a lot, others not so much. Let me try to help you sort this out from some of my challenges.
OTTAWA, Feb. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - Self-parking, automatic breaking, driverless – the vehicles of tomorrow are bound not only to be autonomous, but also connected to one another. That is why the Government of Canada is making bold investments to establish Canada as a global leader in…
DALLAS, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- A jury has awarded $37.6 million to a Dallas woman who was left paralyzed from injuries caused by a poorly designed seat belt system in a Honda minivan that rolled over in a collision in Dallas in…
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- RepairPal (RepairPal.com), the leading provider of auto repair and maintenance information for consumers, today released its first-ever America's Best and Worst Cities for Auto Repair study. In the report, Jacksonville, Florida, ranked as the best city for car repair, and Honolulu ranked…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Charger, V6-2.7L, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 165,778 Problem: The vehicle was towed in for a no-crank condition. Details: The Technician verified the vehicle has a remote auto-start feature and will not crank. The battery was dead and failed the load test,…
Automobiles are getting more reliable, but J.D. Power’s annual survey finds problems with battery failures, transmission shifting and voice-recognition systems, according to the Associated Press. J.D. Power measures problems per 100 vehicles after three years of ownership. The company…
HUDSON, Ohio, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hedges & Company, an automotive digital marketing agency, has published its annual automotive parts & accessories forecast for online retailing. The 2019 forecast shows online auto parts and accessory sales in 2019 will be over $12 billion in…
by BBC News The founder of the Haynes motor manuals - known for their distinctive "exploding" diagrams - has died at age 80.…
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's Santa Fe received the distinct honor of most dependable Midsize SUV in the J.D. Power 2019 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). Released today, the annual Vehicle Dependability Study shows Santa Fe ranked highest in its…
COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a continuing love story for most owners and their vehicles as overall dependability for three-year-old vehicles improves 4 percent from last year, according to the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS) released today.…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2009 Kia Rondo, L4-2.4L, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 122,445 Problem: The engine cranked but would not start. Example of a bad…
"Despite the hype surrounding battery electric vehicles (BEV) and hybrid electric vehicles, their impact on the 2018 U.S. aftermarket has been limited and they will record only minor aftermarket product gains over the next five to 10 years. "Battery electric…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4WD, 3.6L V6 Mileage: 38,602 Problem: The power lift gate (hatch) will intermittently unlock and open when shifted into Reverse. Details: First, the Tech-Assist consultant suggested using a scan tool to check the activation…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 12, 2019) – A bill deemed harmful to collision repairers and consumers has stalled in the Wyoming House of Representatives. Opposed by ASA and collision shops in Wyoming, the “crash parts”…
Watching, listening and examining how our sector is moving forward, one has to ask if we are truly in denial.
