Average miles per vehicle plunged at 'unprecedented rate' last year: Report
"The historic 2020 mileage decline continued a trend of reduced annual miles for cars and light trucks dating back to 2015.
Features
AAA: 'Miles-to-Empty' warning fuels when drivers decide to fill up
In-dash fuel economy displays estimate the number of miles a vehicle gets per gallon, including how many “miles to empty.”
Early bird registration kicks off for informative & innovative CARS event: ASA
Early bird registration has opened for ASA National’s CARS event, a one-day live industry event designed specifically for mechanical repair shop owners and their managers.
National gas price average dips as crude oil prices see dramatic fluctuation: AAA
Motorists saw some positive change at the pump on the week with 31 state gas price averages declining one to five cents.
CR: Is age or mileage more important when buying a used vehicle?
Car shoppers often face the dilemma of being drawn to an older model or even a high-mileage model that is otherwise a perfect match for their budget, needs, or tastes. This is especially true in today’s market, where vehicle selection is haphazard and late-model, low-mileage cars are in short supply. If you have to compromise, does age or mileage matter more?
Car recalls for July 15-22: The Latest
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for July 15 through 22, including a Nissan recall involving 138,736 units and a Jayco recall involving 87,649 units.
Impact of battery & hybrid EV repair & service at independent repair shops: Report
Sixty-seven percent of independent repair shops indicate a portion of their business is from servicing battery electric vehicles.
Average new-vehicle prices hit all-time high: Report
The estimated average transaction price (ATP) for a light vehicle in the United States was $42,258 in June 2021, according to the analysts at Kelley Blue Book. New-vehicle prices increased $2,527 (up 6.4%) from June 2020, while increasing $928 (up 2.2%) from May 2021.
FTC votes unanimously to adopt policy statement on repair restrictions imposed by manufacturers & sellers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 5-0 today to adopt the Policy Statement on Repair Restrictions Imposed by Manufacturers and Sellers. The commission voted during their open commission meeting this afternoon.
Protect your business from the growing threat of ransomware: ASA Podcast (Episode 103)
Steven Shipe, business development manager for DELL Technologies, discusses the threat of malware and ransomware, why it’s real and what shop owners should be doing to protect their business, employees and customers from cyberattacks.
Checklist for building a world-class shop
We work with many world class shop owners throughout North America, and over the years we have discovered that the majority of them have a number of things in common.
Hot used vehicle market boosts aftermarket: Report
Used vehicle demand in the U.S. has risen to unprecedented levels.
ASA sends letter to FTC in response to 'Nixing the Fix Report'
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a July 21 open meeting.
Cruel Summer at the Gas Pump: National average jumps 13 cents since Memorial Day weekend
Since Memorial Day weekend, the national gas price average has increased 13 cents to $3.17. That is 98 cents more than a year ago, but 41 cents cheaper than this time in July 2014, when the national average was last above $3/gallon.
Your Business Needs an MVP: Mission, Vision & Purpose: Maryann Croce (Blog)
One of the challenges as a business owner is that you make a lot of decisions each day.
SBA preparing new PPP loan forgiveness portal for small businesses: New Report
The Small Business Administration could soon launch a new Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness portal that would allow at least some small-business owners to apply for forgiveness on an SBA platform instead of starting with their lender.
Report: What states have the cheapest car repairs?
Your check engine light is on. Can you make it to Ohio?
New AAA data: Rideshare, transit & taxi use plummet during COVID crisis, did not fully recover
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions in the spring of 2020, such as stay-at-home orders, led to a drastic drop in U.S. road travel and a sharp increase in the number of people who chose to stay home all day.
