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…
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…
