WASHINGTON, D.C. - Auto industry trade groups representing virtually all automakers selling cars and light duty trucks in the United States released a policy position statement today underscoring the importance of all post-collision vehicle repairs being conducted in accordance with…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – If you’re in the auto repair industry, you’ll want to attend one or both of two ASA-sponsored “Facebook Live” events scheduled over the next week. New…
Recalls approximately 100,000 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata and 2013-2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Vehicles to inspect the re-installation of the fuel tubes of replaced engines Releases "Knock Sensor Detection System Software Update" to identify early indicators of excessive engine bearing wear in…
I’m sure many out there can relate to my story. Me, like many others who’ve ventured into shop ownership, jumped in with both feet... not knowing what I didn’t know. I made the progression from…
Join other ASA shop owners/managers in discussions of business management topics designed to help you run a more successful shop. This new ASA online forum will provide you with opportunities to exchange ideas, best practices and learn from one another…
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I recently participated in a Town Hall meeting with Carm Capriotto. We discussed ideas to help grow technicians, service advisors and managers. Some of the topics discussed included daytime training and forming training groups. During…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - Standard Motor Products is going to provide two "very informative" four-hour ADAS and Calibration training sessions at ASA's upcoming annual meeting, ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher said.
Lincoln is officially bringing back suicide doors back with the introduction of the Lincoln Continental 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition.
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.
