Shop advice: Yes, bathrooms matter with women
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.
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New AAA Study: 'Icy temperatures cut electric vehicle range nearly in half'
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 (by ALLDATA): Land Rover rear suspension sags after replacing battery
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.…
Genesis G70 named cars.com 'Best Of 2019'
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…
Automotive repair industry 'pioneer' Jack Caldwell passes away
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…
Auto Repair Industry Update: ASA rep details what's happening legislatively in D.C., around country
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.
Fox developing sitcom inspired by all-female car repair shop
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…
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Two-step distribution leads growth
"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…
ASA's Washington, D.C. rep to provide update today on 'Facebook Live'
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…
Survey: Millennials capitalize on new 'work perk' to save on vacation costs - 'Bleisure' travel
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 –…
Redding: Federal government shutdown, lack of legislative & regulatory progress impact automotive industry
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…
Car mechanics in California county will now come to your workplace to save you hassle
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…
Is Your Bank Taking Advantage of You? Let’s Find Out!
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…
Savings4Members: Making 'saving simple, with no cost and no catch'
It only takes a few minutes to get started, but the benefit is THOUSANDS in savings! At savings4members we are proud to make saving simple, with no cost and no catch - just a better bottom line for your business.…
Upcoming webinar: 'Family Succession Planning' by Federated Insurance
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 (by ALLDATA): Mini Cooper lights & wipers inoperative
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…
Ever fire a customer? You shouldn't lose good ones because of bad ones...
“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…
Report: Average ‘existing’ vehicle lease payments up
The average payment of an existing lease on the road as reported in the fourth quarter of 2018 was $519.14, up from $510.22 during Q3, according to Swapalease.com. In addition, the average months remaining on a lease before a person…
