NHTSA: Vehicle recall app released
A redesigned mobile app from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will help users ensure their cars’ equipment is not the subject of a recall.
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The Latest: Car recalls for late August
From the Detroit Free Press The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for August 20 through 27, including a Ford recall involving 488,594 units and a RAM recall involving 58,016 units. See the list of this week's…
J.D. Power: Average vehicle prices reach all-time high
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)- According to J.D. Power, vehicle sales in August are expected to be down from a year ago, according to a joint forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. The Retail Sales Forecast Retail sales are…
Kelley Blue Book: 10 most awarded cars & brands of 2020
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In this age of uncertainty, car buyers are looking for vehicles and brands they can trust to take on the road ahead. With an overwhelming amount of choices on the market, consumers are looking for a…
Report: Americans are embracing the return of the 'Road Trip'
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Generali Global Assistance (GGA), today released their white paper titled, Revival of the Great American Road Trip, which looks at how the pandemic is creating a revival that may bring road trips back to the level of popularity…
Trucks top list of vehicles with most retained value during COVID-19
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The car shopping experts at Edmunds say all vehicle owners could benefit from checking how much their car is worth as trade-in values continue to spike during the pandemic, but note that truck owners in particular are in…
Report: Hybrid & electric vehicle sales to dip 20% in 2020 due to pandemic
CLEVELAND, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- US retail sales of light-duty hybrid and electric vehicles (LD HEVs) are forecast to advance 4.9% annually in unit terms through 2024, according to Hybrid & Electric Light Vehicles: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports.…
Donna M. Wagner: Pivoting for success in an auto repair shop
By Donna M. Wagner It is easy to get caught in the day-to-day activity of running a repair shop. Between customers, employees and keeping the shop ticking, it can be hard to step…
ASA Podcast (Episode 58): Training the Next Generation: CTE Programs in the Age of COVID
In this first of a two-part Podcast Series, we talk with instructors at both college and high school Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs whose mission is to train the next generation of automotive and collision repair technicians. It’s a…
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Billions of miles shift to older vehicles
"The over 20% plunge in 2020 new vehicle sales (and the open question of when the new vehicle market will return to pre-Covid-19 levels) will reduce the number of vehicles under 5 years old on U.S. roads. The average age…
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): BMW hard start & multiple DME codes after thermostat replaced
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2007 BMW 760Li (E66), V12-6.0L (N73TU), Automatic Transmission Mileage: 128,554 Problem: The vehicle owner asked the shop to replace the coolant and thermostat using the aftermarket part he provided. The technician installed the thermostat and replaced the coolant, but after…
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Sunfire's exterior lights dim / wipers slow
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Sunfire, L4-2.2L, VIN F, Automatic Transaxle Mileage: 162,692 Problem: The owner brought his Sunfire to the shop because the exterior lights were dim, and the windshield wipers ran slow, even when the high-speed setting was selected. Details: The first…
Jody DeVere: Text your way to higher customer satisfaction
This morning, I dropped off my 145-pound Newfoundland, Tess, to be groomed. I scheduled and paid over the phone, and then I received reminders via text. When I arrived and texted PetSmart, an employee met me at the front door…
Report: Telematics programs prompt changes in driving behavior
MALVERN, Pa., Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to a new study from the Insurance Research Council (IRC), 80 percent of drivers change their driving behavior while participating in auto insurer-sponsored telematics programs, but not all of the changes are permanent. After participating…
AAA: Slow movement at the pump, but all eyes on tropical storms
From AAA At $2.18, the national gas price average increased by one cent on the week. That is the same price as a month ago and 41 cents cheaper than a year ago. The minimal change reflects the slow movement…
The Latest: Car recalls for mid-August
From the Detroit Free Press The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for August 13 through 20, including a Ford recall involving 488,594 units and a Freightliner recall involving 5,374 units. See the list of this week's…
Car Care Council: Learn the ABCs of car care
From The Car Care Council Back-to-school season is the ideal time to review your ABCs; the ABCs of car care, that is. The Car Care Council recommends that motorists brush up on their auto care knowledge to make sure their…
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): After repairs, Mini's EVAP monitor won't complete
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2010 Mini Cooper S Clubman, L4-1.6L Turbo (N14), Automatic Transaxle Mileage: 105,393 Problem: A customer brought his Mini Cooper to the shop because the malfunction indicator light was on. The problem was a bad catalytic converter.…
