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…
From AMi The Automotive Management Institute announced Thursday, effective July 31st, Jeff Peevy, AMAM has resigned his position as president to return to I-CAR as VP of Technical Products, Programs, and Services. Peevy took…
From Aftermarket Matters BETHESDA, Md.—The Auto Care Association’s Market Insights report highlights recent trends in vehicle miles traveled that are encouraging, but perhaps offset by other statistics that loom as indicators of another rough patch for the U.S. economy and the aftermarket.…
Dick Schoonover, age 84 of Woodbury, Minn. passed away July 9, 2020. Schoonover, a former ASA Collision leader, served on many boards and committees at the state and national levels for ASA, ASC, I-CAR…
I-CAR®, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, today announced the addition of renowned collision repair industry veteran Jeff Peevy, AMAM, to its executive leadership team as Vice President – Technical Products, Programs & Services.
From the Automotive Service Association WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 15, 2020 – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is urging its members to CLICK HERE to send a letter to their senators to oppose a Cash for Clunkers program in the…
Mitch Schneider has helped more automotive shop owners achieve success in his long career than he’ll probably ever know. If the name isn’t familiar, then this podcast will introduce you to a shop owner, author, teacher, cancer survivor and industry…
From AAA Gasoline demand increased on the week to the highest level (8.7 million b/d) since March as stocks decreased, but the combination wasn’t enough to significantly impact gas price averages across the country. On the week, the national gas…
"Foreign nameplate cars and light trucks in the U.S. (Imports and Transplants) average greater fuel efficiency than domestic light vehicles. Foreign nameplates also constitute over half of vehicle age groups that average the highest annual mileage. "Together, these two factors…
