From Aftermarket Matters LAKEWOOD, Wash.—As the industry faces changing times with its business operations, ASA Northwest is also altering how it offers services to members and other automotive aftermarket repair facilities throughout the Pacific Northwest. The association’s Automotive Training Expo…
https://youtu.be/zRg3iM5LLfA By Rob Merwin / Aftermarket Matters SEATTLE — ASA member John McDermott and his wife had just celebrated their wedding anniversary and returned home when he got the call. Someone had broken into his repair shop through a smashed…
By Rob Merwin / Aftermarket Matters NAPERVILLE, Ill.—Each quarter, IMR interviews 25,000 households about how they’ve serviced and maintained all the vehicles and what service, maintenance and repairs they know their vehicles need but intentionally have not performed. CLICK HERE…
"Do-It-Yourself (DIFM) outlet strength is being realigned across the car and light truck aftermarket by three major forces: the changing mix of foreign and domestic nameplates on U.S. roads, the growing technical complexity of vehicle repair, and changes in the…
TROY, Mich., June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The J.D. Power 2020 Initial Quality Study (IQS),SM released today, takes an updated look at the problems owners are having with their new vehicles, including those related to new technologies. The iconic study, redesigned…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has been working to raise the professionalism in the automotive service industry since 1972 by certifying automotive, truck and collision technicians. In 2020, ASE took the next…
From the Car Care Council Keeping your vehicle clean inside and out can pay big dividends when it comes to maintaining its long-term value. The non-profit Car Care Council suggests some simple steps to keep your vehicle clean and protect…
From the Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The government’s top infectious disease expert told a House committee on Tuesday he believes “it will be when and not if” there will be a…
By Rob Merwin / Aftermarket Matters FORT COLLINS, Colo. — As BG Automotive has grown recently from one location to three, owner Bryan Gossel has grown, too, and learned to step back and trust his team to do their job.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration held a series of webinars to launch the start of the Automated Vehicle Transparency and Engagement for Safe Testing Initiative (AV Test Initiative). To learn more about…
MUNICH (Reuters) - BMW (BMWG.DE) will not extend the contracts of 10,000 contract workers, a company source told Reuters on Friday, as the German luxury carmaker seeks to reduce its capacity due to the coronavirus crisis. The Munich-based company said…
From AAA The rate at which gas prices are increasing across the country is slowing. Thirty states only saw an increase of a penny or two, causing the national average to push more expensive by three cents to $2.13…
By Andrea Berryman / Director of Product Development/ Cooper Tire & Rubber Company The tire sidewall provides a lot of important information. You can help your customers understand this information, making them smarter about…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9SWskM2-DE&feature=youtu.be HOFFMAN ESTATES, Illinois - June 18, 2020 - I-CAR® (the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) today shared details of its safety guidelines and plans for re-starting its Hands-On Skills Development™, Welding Training & Certification™ and Live Courses, which have been…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - One of the many advantages of membership in a national group like the Automotive Service Association (ASA) is the different perspectives it brings. Fred Hules, owner of Tech1 Auto in Peoria, Arizona and the chairman-elect…
From Federated Insurance It’s nearly impossible these days for businesses to operate without the help of Internet-connected devices, which exposes them to cybercrime. It’s the small- to medium-sized businesses that are especially vulnerable: half are victims of cybercrime and nearly…
FOSTER CITY, Calif., June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance.com surveyed 1,000 motorists finding that distracted driving and other bad behavior are serious problems. Insurance.com shares survey results in this report: Distracted, Discourteous and Dangerous Driving. Findings include: What most often…
Over the past few months, I have watched everyone look to leaders. Whether related to their job, business, health, family, or government. They are looking for answers and inspiration. Feeling a loss of control in any…
