Report: U.S. automotive aftermarket retail sales grow 2.5 percent in 2018
The U.S. automotive aftermarket industry grew its retail sales by 2.5 percent in 2018, according to The NPD Group.
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Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Ram 5500 TIPMs 'keep melting'
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab, 2WD, L6-6.7L DSL Turbo Mileage: 96,444 Problem: The technician stated that this truck has melted four TIPMs in the last four months and the customer just brought it back complaining that the…
Repair vehicles in 'Car Mechanic Simulator' on Nintendo Switch
By Alex Seedhouse/Nintendo Insider ECC Games has announced that Car Mechanic Simulator has released on Nintendo Switch, challenging you to roll up your sleeves and get to work repairing vehicles. This accessible simulator places you in a photo-realistic car workshop,…
Registration now open for ASA’s Annual Meeting & Conference
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has opened online registration for its 2019 Annual Business Meeting & Conference.
Cars We Remember: Gas station memories & advertising gimmicks
Do you remember the gas stations from the 1950s and 1960s and how they got you to stop in more? There were many promotions that went well beyond the usual S&H Green Stamps most stations offered.
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Sequoia HVAC compressor & blower motor inoperative
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…
Chris Chesney: Ready, Set, Wait?! Are we 'truly ready' for new technologies?
Are we truly ready for the new technologies coming our way?
Self-driving vehicles to make traffic even more miserable, says new study
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…
Blog: 'How to buy new equipment & justify the price' ... or ROI
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.
Millions invested in Canada to develop 'safe & secure software systems' for connected & autonomous vehicles
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 quadriplegic crash victim wins $37.6 million in seat belt suit against Honda
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…
RepairPal Study: Best & worst U.S. cities for car repairs
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 (by ALLDATA): Dodge Charger won't start?
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,…
New Survey: Autos more reliable, but battery issues persist
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…
Forecast: 'Digital influence' massive in auto parts & accessory sales
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…
Founder of Haynes motor manuals dies at age 80
by BBC News The founder of the Haynes motor manuals - known for their distinctive "exploding" diagrams - has died at age 80.…
Hyundai Santa Fe ranked 'most dependable' midsize SUV by J.D. Power
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…
Most owners still in love with their 3-year-old vehicles, J.D. Power finds
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.…
