From Aftermarket Matters IRVINE, Calif.—CarMD.com has released its 10th annual state ranking of check engine light-related car repair costs, which finds in 2019 Vermont had the lowest average repair cost ($342.14) while California drivers incurred the highest average repair cost…
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research shows that 63% of U.S. consumers are open to changing their current auto insurance policy for one with a telematics-based premium, according to a new report jointly published today by Cambridge Mobile Telematics, the world's leader in mobile telematics, and…
ERIE, Pa., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Your summer vacation plans probably look a little different this year. For many families, that may mean skipping the airport and loading up the car for a family road trip. If you're planning a trip…
U.S. Senate Republicans have released the latest COVID-19 Economic Stimulus provisions.
If you’re feeling the summer heat, so is your car’s battery.
Only you can protect your family or yourself from defective or noncompliant vehicles or equipment that could pose a threat to your safety.
As COVID-19 case numbers surpass 4 million, demand for gasoline is weakening across the country.
As automotive businesses have navigated the pandemic and prepared for a return to “normal” business, many have spent time improving their facilities, from painting and organizing to implementing new processes. But one area that many collision repair facilities overlook on…
BUSINESS WIRE In the July 2020 Used Car and Light Truck Guidelines Plus Industry Update, analysts from J.D. Power Valuation Services reported that wholesale used vehicle activity continued to improve over the course of June as the market fully…
From Ratchet+Wrench Toyota is recalling 183,397 units of its Toyota Tundra pickup trucks after the vehicle's electrical system was improperly installed, reports Consumer Reports. According to the report, the turn signal bulbs were connected to the wrong wires, meaning they…
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) expressed its support for the recently introduced bipartisan bill, H.R. 7671 the Small Business Comeback Act in the House of Representatives. H.R. 7671 helps small businesses that are affected by the financial impact due to…
The latest episode of the ASA Podcast is now available! Danny Sanchez is the founder and CEO of Apex, N.C.-based Autoshop Solutions. He’s also an AMi instructor and routinely offers good advice to shop owners looking to grow their business.…
"Three groups of repair outlets have dominated car and light truck Purchased Service growth across the U.S. during the past five years (2014 to 2019). Purchased Service (the cost of mechanics to install products…
Elite has announced that the company has launched Sales Master University™, an ongoing online course that provides service advisors with a consistent flow of sales training. This new online sales training service is sponsored by Jasper Engines & Transmissions. JASPER…
The national gas price average held steady on the week at $2.19 as 1/3 of states saw gas prices decrease and only 10 states saw gas prices increase by two to four cents. State averages saw minimal fluctuation as demand…
From Ratchet+Wrench Hyundai is recalling vehicles that are equipped with tire inflator kits. When the inflator is plugged into the 12-volt power outlet, once commonly used as a cigarette lighter, a fire risk emerges. According to Consumer Reports, the outlets…
IRS YouTube Videos The Internal Revenue Service announced its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams with a special emphasis on aggressive and evolving schemes related to coronavirus tax relief, including Economic Impact Payments. This year, the Dirty Dozen focuses…
From Politico Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan would invest $2 trillion to set the U.S. on a path to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, which Biden says will “create millions of good-paying jobs…
