"Lang Marketing has been annually tracking four motivations that drive Do-It-Yourself (DIY) automotive work. This iReport focuses on DIY automotive repair and maintenance." — Jim Lang, publisher, Lang Aftermarket iReport Four Major Automotive DIY Motivations Do-It-Yourself automotive activity in the U.S.…
By Paul A. Eisenstein/NBC News General Motors employees Bobby Caughel, from left, and Flint resident James Crump, shout out as they protest with other GM employees, UAW members and labor supporters outside the Flint Assembly Plant…
ASA today announced the launch of a new weekly podcast series hosted by industry veteran Tony Molla, ASA’s vice president of Industry Relations.
By Jon Linkov / Consumer Reports Subaru is recalling certain 2015–2018 Forester SUVs because an electrical connection under the front seat cushion may become loose. If this happens, the front airbag may deactivate even if the seat is occupied. This…
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German carmaker Daimler is recalling hundreds of thousands of Mercedes-Benz vehicles including Sprinter van models over diesel emissions issues. Daimler said late on Friday that Germany’s road traffic regulator KBA has concluded hearings over certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles…
Frank Leutz, owner of Desert Car Care in Phoenix, Ariz. and Jeff Buckley, owner of My Father’s Shop in Midlothian, Texas share their experience in producing podcasts and other social media shows to get more involved in their communities and the industry.
By Doane Yawger / Merced County Times Some of my most cherished memories growing up were the cross-country automobile trips we took from California to Michigan and New York in the summers. My…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2007 Hyundai Elantra, L4-2.0L, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 122,060 Problem: This vehicle came into the shop with the MIL illuminated. The tech retrieved three DTCs: P0171 – System too lean; P0170 – Fuel trim; and P2195…
Every month, Identifix finds their favorite fixes submitted by their users and shares them in the “Fix of The Month.” Our Favorite Fixes This Month: Dash lights on in a Kia and a Lexus, an insect issue in a Mazda, lots…
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Many car owners would consider giving up car ownership in the future in favor of autonomous mobility solutions, such as self-driving buses or taxis, according to a new report from Accenture. The report “Mobility Services: The Customer Perspective,”…
I’m not trying to be facetious with the title. I want to bring awareness to Balance Sheet management and its importance to your wellbeing.
By Danielle Garrand / CBS News A Pennsylvania woman was driving her car when she smelled something burning and heard a strange noise. She popped the hood and discovered something a little nutty — A massive stash of walnuts squirrels…
By Jeff S. Bartlett / Consumer Reports BMW is issuing a wide recall on recent models because the display settings can be changed so that the rear camera view is turned off when the car is in Reverse. Additionally, the system…
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that it is partnering with an industry-leading auto repair shop management system, Tekmetric. This new partnership will provide added value to all ASA member-shops nationwide.
By Kyle Hyatt / CNET With all of the focus on electric cars and building out a more-robust charging infrastructure in the US,…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 1994 Ford Ranger, 4WD, V6-245 4.0L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Mileage: 206,002 Problem: The cruise control will not hold a steady speed and the throttle pedal is visibly moving up and down. The truck runs smooth when not in…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2011 Acura MDX, V6-3.7L, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 61,209 Problem: The customer brought the vehicle in because the power window, sunroof and mirrors were not working. All three stopped working at the same time. Details: The…
The customer spends a lot of money with me, so I don’t want to lose him.
