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…
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…
"General Motors and Ford have announced that they will significantly reduce the number of car models they sell in the U.S. during the next few years. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has already cut back its car offerings. "This near exit…
-- Remarkable Ram Truck features LINE-X ULTRA full exterior coating & other premium products throughout build as truck makes first-ever public debut -- Exclusive LINE-X & Truck Gear by LINE-X products showcased on all-new custom 2019 RAM 1500 built by…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Wyoming Legislature is considering legislation that would negatively impact collision repairers and consumers relative to aftermarket crash parts. The legislation, SF0095, has passed the Wyoming State Senate and…
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With retail passenger car sales totaling 667,762 units in 2018, Honda was the retail best-selling passenger car brand in America in 2018 – a first in the brand's 49-year history, according to just-released retail sales data…
