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.
TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2019 /CNW/ - Canadian car fans of all ages are the first in North America to have the chance to get up close to an engineering masterpiece, as the only LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron in the world makes its North…
Have clutter in your shop? Check out the first episode of a new ASA video series featuring Frank Leutz, an Arizona shop owner who is also a member of ASA's mechanical ops committee.
I think it’s important that our members understand the “why” behind our positions.
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Maxima, V6-3.5L, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 172,098 Problem: This vehicle had erratic gauge and warning light operation and the HVAC controls only worked intermittently. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) was ON as well as the ABS,…
by Jim Baumer/NOLN.net The topic of President Trump’s tariffs have become a focal point for anyone running a business in the U.S. This is especially true if your business is directly involved in servicing cars and trucks, as back in…
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan - ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher took a moment this weekend with ASA Michigan member Bill Nalu at the AutoWares Bumper-to-Bumper Tech Expo in Grand Rapids, Michigan. "On behalf of our…
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Handcrafted in Modena, Italy, the 4C Spider Italia is limited to a run of only 15 vehicles & is available for an additional $5,000 above the 4C Spider's MSRP Alfa Romeo confirms 2020 model year run for the 4C Spider in North America AUBURN…
The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) now offers three online courses on the Mopar® wiTech™ 2.0 diagnostic system. These courses, once only available to FCA dealers, may be accessed through the AMi learning portal and…
