NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – On Jan. 1, 2019, the NASTF board brought the management of the Vehicle Security Professional program in-house at the Denver, Colo. headquarters. ASA no longer manages the program. Please use the new contact information below…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS – The Automotive Service Association has joined forces with Chevron, as its latest Sponsored Benefit Provider. Sponsored Benefit Provider companies of ASA provide special member services and products to member-shops to help offset their everyday business…
https://youtu.be/7h5Mlt6c0IA NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS – New ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher told reporters last week that he’s excited about the association’s future and that he has no plans to look back. “I like to look at the windshield not…
Check out these Facebook Live events that other facilities held to get ideas for your shop. As you’ll see, you are giving them a peek into the day-to-day happenings of your shop to highlight certain events, people and other happenings:…
Back in April 2016, Facebook launched its Facebook Live feature, allowing individuals and companies to broadcast to their friends and followers live. Since then, some of the biggest to smallest brands jumped in to take advantage of this opportunity. If…
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich., Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in its five-year history, Axalta's (NYSE: AXTA) Automotive Color of the Year is showcasing a color primed for vehicle customization both at manufacturing facilities and in the aftermarket. Sahara,…
Problem: The vehicle came in for a leak from the fuel tank area.
Problem: The vehicle came in from a body shop. The collision damage had already been repaired. When they body shop performed their “Post-scan”, they found a DTC, P058C – Battery Monitor Module Temperature Monitoring Performance. They had not found any codes in the “Pre-scan.”
Problem: The vehicle came into the shop with the check engine light on. The tech connected a scan tool and pulled the two codes listed below. He also test-drove the vehicle to confirm that the engine had no throttle response. It did not.
Problem: Rear brake lamps and turn signals, inoperative.
“Pete, I saw your post on the ASOG Facebook page, and I'd like to submit a question for your article. What is the optimal ratio of bays per tech for a modern diagnostic and drivability shop? - Matt, Louisiana" …
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- There are more than 13 million auto accidents every year in the U.S., most leaving drivers feeling confused and uncertain of what to do in the…
I have seen so many owner/managers make common mistakes that destroy employee morale and their effectiveness and then they point the finger at staff instead of looking in the mirror. Take a hard look…
A multi-store shop owner writes the following: Dear TJ: Although I have a written policy that I only allow technicians to work on their own vehicles during off hours, my service manager allowed my tech to work on his “girlfriend’s”…
OXNARD, Calif., Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, OjO Electric, LLC, (www.ojoelectric.com) a Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) mobility solutions company, announced they will provide the first ever commute-focused electric scooter rideshare in Austin, Texas in partnership with Austin Commuter Scooter, LLC, a subsidiary of Bike Share of Austin,…
ATLANTA, Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 1.03 percent month-over-month in December. This brought the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to 137.6, a 4.3 percent increase from a year ago, and down…
https://youtu.be/n3cV61hwtuw NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – Register now for the latest in ASA’s Webinar Wednesday series. From noon until 1 p.m. on Jan. 16, ASA will feature a webinar called “Front Counter Offensive: Taking Every Opportunity to Score.” Popular industry…
Unless you have been living under a rock outside of your auto business, you’ve heard of the $30 million plus award against a franchised dealer’s Texas bodyshop for gluing a roof on a Honda Fit, as instructed by the insurance company, versus the 128 welds as it was manufactured originally.
