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.
Bob Redding, ASA's Washington, D.C. representative, is fighting for the independent service industry.
The U.S. Congress took another step towards reaching a deal on economic stimulus for COVID-19 relief by releasing the legislative text for a $798 billion bill yesterday. This legislation was drafted by the bipartisan group of senators and is part-one of a two-part plan for relief.
AAA Travel expects the vast majority of Americans to stay home this holiday season.
From the Detroit Free Press The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for December 3 through 10, including a Kia recall involving 294,756 units and a Hyundai recall involving 128,948 units. See the list of this week's…
From the Detroit Free Press General Motors is expanding the number of electric vehicles it will bring to market by 2025. At the Barclays Global Automotive Conference on Thursday, GM…
Since the beginning of November, U.S. gasoline demand has softened.
ASA spoke with Ohio shop owner Andy Fiffick and Colorado shop owner Bryan Gossel about their experiences with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and navigating their businesses through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
91% of independent repair shops reported a decrease in revenue this year 47% of independent repair shops are still occasionally experiencing disruption in parts delivery Despite occasional delays, only 11% of independent repair shops are sourcing parts from alternative suppliers…
One of the main reasons people buy a brand-new car is the promise of a no-hassle ownership experience, free from the drip, drip, drip of service problems that set in as cars age.
The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship held a hearing today entitled “Small Business in Crisis: The 2020 Paycheck Protection Program and its Future.”
Decreased showroom traffic caused by COVID-19 shutdowns fast-tracked dealer adoption of remote selling capabilities, according to the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study,SM released today.
2020 has been an absurd year in many ways, but some sectors are thriving in a chaotic market as billionaire investors, institutions, and especially the Robin Hood crowd are rushing to park their money in the industries of the future.
The bipartisan group of Senators negotiating for a COVID-19 economic stimulus bill released more details of their $908 billion plan today. The U.S. Congress is attempting to come to an agreement on economic stimulus legislation before the end of the year.
