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.
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Jan. 4, 2019 (PRNewswire) - To help automakers, suppliers and automotive vehicle researchers speed autonomous vehicle development by replacing a trunk full of cobbled-together equipment with a single interface device, Intrepid Control Systems, Inc. is introducing at CES…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - Ray Fisher took over as ASA's executive director Wednesday (Jan. 2, 2019) and immediately went on "Facebook Live" to talk about his excitement for 2019. He went "live" on Wednesday and then again Thursday (Jan.…
Before becoming an extremely successful repair shop owner at Desert Car Care in Chandler, Ariz., Frank Leutz was a jazz salsa musician good enough to play Carnegie Hall. While serving his country in the Navy, he did mine sweep operations in the Persian Gulf.
The ongoing debate in the auto repair industry over consumer safety regulations regarding pre- and post-repair vehicle scans is putting consumers at risk, often without their knowledge.
The recent elections moving democrats to control the U.S. House of Representatives could lead to policy change for the automotive repair industry in the new 116th Congress.
Like many of us, I’ve always felt the New Year ushers in a time of reflection on where we are and where we’re going. Some make resolutions, while others see the change in the calendar as a time for a fresh start. Both of these are true here at ASA.
Raise your rates! I see this comment a lot in discussion groups. Here's how to do it without anyone noticing.
Telematics and cyber technological advancements are popular subjects at any trade-related event nowadays.
Lately I’ve been focused on the topic of automotive education to the extent that this column is beginning to trend toward that topic every issue.
In the years since founding AutoWorks of Tampa, I’ve seen my fair share of ups and downs. Initially I started the business out of the side of my house, working on neighbor’s cars, my friend’s cars, and the cars of other, word-of-mouth customers.
Question: I run a one-man shop in a very rural area. I was a good tech before becoming self-employed, but fear I’m losing the edge on new technical/service data. Do you have any suggestions for continuing education that I can…
In 1964 America, the threat of father finding out you did something bad had all the weight of a nuclear explosion along with the extended fallout.
The competition for quality technicians is very keen right now, and sadly the numbers entering the automotive service profession, especially in the role of technician, seems sadly slim.
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS – ASA has a new leader. Ray Fisher, executive director of ASA’s Michigan affiliate, has been selected to head the Automotive Service Association as its executive director/president, beginning Jan. 2, 2019.…
At one of the darkest times of my life, after just losing my business partner, who was also my beloved husband and best friend, I chose to take my first solo trip to an industry convention. …
