From the IRS WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Internal Revenue Service today urged people to visit IRS.gov for the most current information on the second round of Economic Impact Payments rather than calling the agency or their financial institutions or tax…
The Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) new nationwide program, the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program, facilitates resolution of potential overtime and minimum wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
More than one-third of shops (39%) itemize on invoices the diagnostic labor time they spend researching diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) apart from the charge for the vehicle scan itself, according to just-released results from a “Who Pays for What?” survey.
We’ve had a nice holiday break, and while we were enjoying our hot cocoa and gingerbread houses, we were also working on making forecasts and business plans for 2021.
Most shop owners start with grit, drive and determination to build their dream. Doing it all and working long hours, believing that once they reach a certain level in business the day to day will become easier.
Although Replacement Parts account for nearly two-thirds of total light vehicle aftermarket product volume, they have declined in aftermarket product share over the past five years (2014 to 2019).
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline to apply for a COVID-19 pandemic Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) to Dec. 31, 2021.
"The light truck population on U.S. roads has surged at an unprecedented pace during the past 10 years. From 125 million at mid-year 2009, the number of light trucks topped 159 million by 2019.…
During a Facebook Live late Monday, ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding discussed U.S. Senate passage of much-awaited Economic Relief Legislation.
The U.S. Congress passed the $900 billion COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Relief Act today. This legislation, which passed along with the $1.4 trillion FY21 budget package, is the second largest stimulus package ever passed, behind the CARES Act, which was passed in March of this year. The bill now goes to the President for signature. President Trump is expected to sign the legislation.
From AAA WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 18, 2020) - AAA commends Senators Duckworth, Durbin, Fischer and Representative Bustos for their request of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the effectiveness of Move Over laws. We are not surprised by the report’s findings that there is a lack of traffic…
Pump prices across the country are getting more expensive as we head into the last weeks of the year. Since Monday, the national gas price average has jumped six cents to $2.22.
Tomi Oliva, an ASA and Trained By Techs member, helps another shop get the job done for their client by unlocking the mystery and repairing the cause of some warning lights and codes set after a Clockspring replacement on a VW Tiquan.
CARFAX data suggests that more than 1.8 million vehicles on the road today have had their odometer rolled back, a 13-percent annual increase over 2019. Odometer rollbacks can also lead to unexpected repair costs.
IMR Inc., an automotive market research firm, has released new insights on the current financial situation of independent repair shops in light of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as insights on disruptions in parts delivery.
CarMD.com Corporation released its 2020 CarMD Vehicle Health Index Make and Model Reliability Rankings on Wednesday, continuing its decade-long tradition of analyzing and reporting on which model year 1996 to 2020 vehicles require the fewest check engine light repairs and which cost least to fix when they do need repairs.
New tires are not likely to be at the top of your customers’ holiday wish lists, yet choosing and replacing tires should be a priority for everyone who owns a car.
The number of Automotive Parts Stores climbed by approximately 600 outlets between 2014 and 2019. However, this growth does not reflect the dramatic change in the mix of Jobbers and Retail Auto Parts Stores.
