5 Training Tips That Work
If you want to build a more profitable, successful business, here are five tips that work… 1. If your employees show little or no interest in training, then you may very well have the wrong people working with you. The…
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Gas demand declines as recession fears weigh down oil market expectations
From Aftermarket Matters Washington, D.C.—Fears of a global economic recession led to a major drop in the price of crude, down $7, which helped to minimize pump price increases last week. Meanwhile, domestic gasoline demand decreased as fewer drivers fueled…
Porsche Boxster S MIL On – Multiple DTCs Set
TECH TIP - ALLDATA Vehicle: 2001 Porsche Boxster S (986), F6-3.2L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Mileage: 89,708 Problem: The owner brought his Boxster S to the shop because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was ON. Case Details: The technician scanned all the…
Automotive Service Association says the transition to electric vehicles will be a challenge
By Elise Kline FROM WENY NEWS ALBANY, NY (WENY)-- As New York State transitions to electric vehicles, the auto service industry will have to adjust to changes including repair services and charging infrastructure. WENY News The Automotive Service Association (ASA)…
Employees or Team? (Which term do you use?)
I've been listening to owners speak of their team or employees for years. There are some common tell-tale signs of how owners/leaders view the people they hire to help them grow their business. Some views are one sided. The people…
Tom Piippo's One Eye in the Mirror: Put yourself in the passenger seat.
Really! You have always been the driver, deciding where to go, taking the route that you thought was best, and driving your business in the direction that you thought it needed to go! I challenge you to put yourself…
The 5 Most Common Hiring Mistakes That Auto Repair Shop Owners Make
By Bob Cooper The top shops in America realize that in order to build a successful business they will need to have team players that are self-starters, who can produce, and who will never compromise their ethics. Over the years…
Millennials record fastest growth in DIFM auto repair share volume
From Aftermarket Matters By the end of the decade, “significant changes” will have occurred in the Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) share held by each of the three major consumer generations: Millennials, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers. Lang Marketing’s latest consumer research breaks…
ASA Supports New U.S. House Vehicle Data Access Caucus
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) applauds U.S. Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) in his work today establishing a new bipartisan caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives working to address the issue of vehicle data access. Representative Carter is a…
ASA Training Circuit™ 2022
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 Hendrick Automotive Group Independence Center 6030 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS FRIDAY, SEPT. 30! REGISTER HERE ASA presents a full day of training in Charlotte, NC on the 2022 Training Circuit! Join…
Free Service Technician Webinar from ASE: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS).” Darren Beanard with Standard Motor Products will provide key insight…
2022 MSO Symposium Conference Agenda Released
The MSO Symposium, an exclusive one-day conference created by and for multi-shop owners and operators, will be held in Las Vegas, Oct. 31, the Monday before SEMA/AAPEX. Developed by the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the MSO Symposium advisory board, the conference…
More states likely to follow California in banning sales of new internal combustion engine vehicles
From Aftermarket Matters More states are likely to follow California’s lead in banning the future sale of internal combustion engine vehicles as a means of accelerating demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and addressing climate change, according to NioCorp CEO and…
TECH TIP: BMW 330i A/C Inoperative – Compressor Doesn’t Engage
TECH TIP (courtesy from ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2018 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan, AWD (F30), L4-2.0L Turbo (B46O) Mileage: 46,778 Problem: The customer brought their Beemer in because the A/C was not working. Another shop had already replaced the expansion valve and…
TECH TIP: Diesel Ram 3500 Lacks Power Under Load After Repairs
TECH TIP (courtesy from ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500, 4WD, L6-5.9L DSL Turbo, VIN 7, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Mileage: 172,556 Problem: The owner of this Dodge Ram brought the truck in because the engine would start and run for about…
CARB Requires Manufacturers to Provide Service Information for Electric Vehicles
California Air Resources Board (CARB) has just approved the Advanced Clean Cars II regulations. The Advanced Clean Cars II regulations are in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order requiring that all new cars sold in California be zero-emission by…
Auto parts sales for light vehicles soar in eCommerce
From Aftermarket Matters Fort Wayne, Ind.—Over the past six years, eCommerce light vehicle auto parts sales have soared in the U.S. The disruptive aftermarket impact of COVID-19 in 2020 and last year’s rebound in the car and light truck product…
It’s Time To Thrive (Work-Life Fulfillment)
Most shops are busy today. Keep in mind many of the reasons are beyond your control. Such as the economy, new vehicle shortages and delays. Many owners are riding the wave of increased business and defining their shops as successful,…
