TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2010 Mercedes Benz C 300, 4MATIC, V6-3.0L Mileage: 98,220 Problem: The customer complained the right low beam headlight was burnt out. He replaced it but the headlamp still inoperative. Details: The tech verified the fuses were okay and replaced the right headlamp…
As a shop owner, there are many things you can be doing to help make your business more appealing to a female audience, and first impressions are very important.
As freezing temperatures plague much of the country, electric vehicle owners may experience a decrease in driving range, compounded by the use of the vehicle’s interior climate control.
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2007 Land Rover LR3 (LA) V8-4.4L Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Mileage: 112,003 Problem: After replacing the battery, the customer noticed the rear suspension was lower than normal. The tech retrieved a DTC C1131 – an Air Spring Air Supply code from the Suspension Module.…
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the multiple award-winning 2019 Genesis G70 received another significant award from the highly-regarded, third-party automotive experts at Cars.com. They named the all-new 2019 Genesis G70 luxury sport sedan the "Best of 2019." "G70 was…
LAKE FOREST, California – John “Jack” Caldwell, a pioneer in the automotive repair industry, has died at the age of 85. Mr. Caldwell, who passed away Saturday, spent many years on the Automotive…
ASA’s Bob Redding, the organization’s Washington, D.C. representative, offered a legislative update for the beginning of 2019, discussing vehicle safety inspections, data access, OEM repair procedures and aftermarket parts.
It's happening. Fox has ordered a comedy TV pilot Show -- inspired by Patrice Banks' Pennsylvania-based Girls Auto Clinic -- for the 2019-20 broadcast season. PATTY’S AUTO (Comedy) WRITER: Darlene Hunt OTHER EPs: Elizabeth Banks, Max Handelman, consulting producer Patrice Banks…
"Two-step aftermarket product distribution involves Distributors buying from Manufacturers and selling direct to Installers such as Repair Outlets and DIYers. "Two-step distribution has generated over three-quarters of Independent (non-OE) car and light truck product growth over the past five years…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA's Washington, D.C. representative Robert L. Redding Jr. is scheduled to provide a "Facebook Live" update at 11 a.m. CT today (Wednesday, Feb. 6) on legislative matters in the…
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As millennials make up a growing share of the workforce, they've begun to capitalize on a new, unofficial work perk. "Bleisure" travel – the trend of blending business with leisure activities on business trips –…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The federal government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history and yet funding for the Fiscal Year 2019 Department of Transportation is just a small piece of the…
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- MOBI Automotive provides high quality, affordable auto repair services at the convenience of their customers. Although not a new concept, there is little public knowledge of mobile mechanic services, costing locals valuable time and money. With…
It’s easy to think you are getting the best rates possible with your local bank, but how do you really know? Are you getting the best security with your processor or are you getting hit…
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TO REGISTER, GO HERE: http://bit.ly/2GoieIm Date and time: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 1 p.m. Central Standard Time (Chicago, GMT-06:00) Panelist(s) Info: Nichole Crawford, JD, LL.M, CLU & John Jacobson, JD, CLU, CPCU Duration: 45…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2008 Mini Cooper S (R56), L4-1.6L Turbo (N14), VIN WMWMF73518TV33661 Mileage: 114,261 Problem: The exterior lights and windshield wipers were not working. Details: The customer mentioned that he regularly gets in the car with snow on his boots…
“The squeaky wheel gets the oil." The end of the day is closing in and it’s apparent not everything will get done. So, who do you call to get a car held over? Do…
