Report: 20 bad auto habits your mechanic wants you to stop doing
Keep your mechanic happy by not doing these things to your vehicle.
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ASE, I-CAR continue to support collision repair training & education
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR®) continue their collaboration and commitment to collision repair knowledge and skill excellence.
AAA: Latest gas prices better news for consumers?
After weeks of seeing almost daily increases, the national gas price average is showing signs of stability, holding steady at $2.88 for the last 5 days. Still, today’s average is the highest price since May 2019 and is more expensive on the week (+2 cents), month (+25 cents) and year (+74 cents).
The Latest: Car recalls for mid-March
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for March 11 through 18, including a Ford recall involving 2,602,668 units and a Mitsubishi recall involving 15,347 units.
Survey: Auto maintenance neglect despite increase in regular driving
As COVID-19 cases decline in many areas and the national vaccination effort gains momentum, twice as many Americans are driving regularly compared to the beginning of the pandemic, according to the latest Hankook Tire Gauge Index.
ASA Special Report (Video): Oil price increases & its immediate impact on auto repairers
ASA Sponsored Benefit Provider Chevron held a briefing this morning on recent changes impacting the oil industry and how that is impacting the public - moreover the repair industry.
ASA Special Report: Will rising oil prices drive up automotive paint costs?
A handful of companies in the lubricant industry have announced price increases, the third round since December 2020, and the major players in the industry are likely to follow suit quickly.
ASA Podcast (Episode 87): Advanced vehicles require advanced repair procedures
Today’s vehicles are marvels of modern technology. From computer-controlled engine management to Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS), even the most average car or light truck is a rolling computer network.
Lang Aftermarket iReport: 'Big 5' companies intend to 'disrupt' vehicle market
Five powerful tech companies intend to disrupt the car and light truck market, at both the OE and aftermarket levels: Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft & Tesla. The potential for these Big 5 companies to significantly change the vehicle market stems from their long-term mobility goals and immense technical and financial resources.
Get the ASA X50 Xperience: Registration opens for an electrifying new virtual event
All Zoomed out on training? We are too, so that’s why we built a whole new conference and expo like no other on a brand new platform. Introducing ASA X50!
ASA joins AAVOR in NHTSA Vehicle Data Access Comments
The Automotive Service Association (ASA), in partnership with members of the American Alliance for Vehicle Owner’s Rights (AAVOR), submitted comments to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in response to their document “Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Safety of Modern Vehicles."
Junk cars are worth how much?
The average junk car is worth $196.37 according to new research from CarScrappers.com.
Catalytic converter thefts skyrocket nationwide
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), catalytic converter thefts have seen a significant increase across the country since March of 2020, the start of the global pandemic.
IRS begins delivering third round of Economic Impact Payments to Americans
The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the third round of Economic Impact Payments will begin reaching Americans over the next week.
AAA: Americans paying 14% more at the pump compared to February
Following last month’s winter storm in Texas, the national gas price average has jumped nearly 40 cents to $2.86. Prices will continue to increase this week, especially following the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest weekly reports showing a second week of major decline in gasoline stocks and a substantial increase in U.S. demand.
Planning a trip in 2021? Be prepared for a different travel experience
More than one year since the COVID-19 pandemic upended nearly all travel plans, many Americans are eagerly awaiting their next chance to get out once again and explore.
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Light truck population surges between 2010 & 2020
As the car and light truck population climbed 14% across the U.S. between 2010 and 2020, the mix of light vehicles in operation (VIO) was undergoing even greater changes.
ASA Podcast (Episode 86): From Customer to General Manager
Dan Levin discovered his passion in an unusual way-by accident.
