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.
Auto Repair Industry social media "Superstars" Frank Leutz and Jeff Buckley stopped by ASA's National Headquarters on Monday for a Facebook Live.
By Noi Mahoney/FreightWaves.com The United Auto Workers union strike against General Motors (GM) has forced GM…
United Auto Workers is looking to get a leg up in its negotiations with General Motors — by going directly after the company’s charismatic boss.
ASA member-shop co-owner Jamie Carlson has captured the "Female Shop Owner of the Year" award from Women in Auto Care.
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, Oct. 2, 2019 - The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to the AMi Board of Trustees: Michael Brewster, AAM, Gil's Garage, Inc., Burnt Hills, N.Y.; Jim Silverman,…
"New car and light truck annual sales reached record heights between 2015 and 2018. Typically, this would generate a sharp rise in vehicle scrappage (vehicles removed from operation) across the U.S. However, despite robust annual sales of new vehicles, light…
Let’s face it, there have been times when your ego has made you take on a job that went way over on time, possibly required the purchase of special equipment, caused stress for the shop, and ultimately damaged the relationship with your customer.
https://youtu.be/zLETdH1foDI By The Car Care Council A new video from the Car Care Council, entitled “Auto Care Goes a Long Way,” shows how vehicle owners can save money with some simple preventative maintenance. “A little auto care can go a…
By The Car Car Council Are you a severe driver? Normal driving is defined as steady driving in non-extreme weather or environments, so for most motorists today, being a severe driver is more the rule than the exception. According to…
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven out of 10 consumers believe autonomous cars drive better than humans or will surpass human abilities by 2029, according to a worldwide consumer survey commissioned by ANSYS (NASDAQ: ANSS). The complete ANSYS Global…
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The average interest rate for a new-vehicle loan fell for the sixth month in a row and stayed under 6% for the third month in a row in September, according to the car shopping experts…
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The average interest rate for a new-vehicle loan fell for the sixth month in a row and stayed under 6% for the third month in a row in September, according to the…
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dodge/SRT continues to run full throttle, announcing pricing for the 2020 Charger lineup with a starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $29,895 (excluding destination). New for 2020, the Charger SRT…
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Blue Book announces its new Auto Repair Guide experience, addressing both consumer and automotive industry needs for a principal source of trustworthy recommendations related to servicing and maintaining a vehicle. The all-new…
https://youtu.be/rsCROs_3l7I "Less Talk, More Drive" is a high-speed, exhilarating thrill ride touting Acura's "Beat That" competitive spirit Campaign tracks Acura's performance roots from the legendary NSX and Integra Type R to motorsports championships and the emergence of the Type S…
