Highest & lowest insurance rates for used cars: Report
A recently released report lists the 2006 to 2020 car models that cost the most and least to insure and comes at a time when used car sales and prices are at record highs.
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Compare July’s 'average' car counts & repair orders across U.S. regions
The Tekmetric Index (TM-500) collects data from 500 auto repair shops, a sample of Tekmetric users across the U.S. TM-500 monitors economical trends to show how the industry is performing as a whole.
Surge in foreign nameplates having impact on aftermarket product volume, brand mix: Report
Domestic nameplates fell in their number and share of vehicles in operation (VIO) between 2010 and 2020, as the foreign nameplate population increased by more than 50 million.
Americans paying, on average, 15 cents more to fill up since May: AAA
Americans are paying a pretty penny to hit the road this summer.
KBB: Best cars for teens, college students for 'Back-to-School 2021'
As the 2021–2022 school year launches nationwide in a much different fashion than last year's at-home pandemic-induced virtual learning, student drivers once again will need the right vehicle to get them to and from school and activities.
Bridging the gap between schools & shops: Advice
In a recent episode of WrenchWay’s “Beyond the Wrench with Jay Goninen,” ASE Education Foundation Vice President George Arrants discusses why students are losing interest in the industry, the struggles of being a new technician, and the importance of a successful mentorship program.
Bipartisan infrastructure deal moves forward in the U.S. Senate
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework passed a procedural vote in the U.S. Senate last night. The vote was 67-32, with all Senate Democrats voting yes, and 17 Senate Republicans joining them.
Some shops aren't measuring steering columns as called for by OEMs: Survey
Mike Anderson of Collision Advice said he gets concerned when he sees “Who Pays for What?” survey findings that suggest half of shops may not be following OEM safety inspection procedures.
Independent repair shops report impact of battery & hybrid electric vehicles: Report
IMR Inc., a full-service automotive market research firm, has released its latest insights on how battery and hybrid electric vehicle service is impacting independent repair shops.
Electrification - the next step: ASA Podcast (Episode 104)
With rising concerns of environmental change and the continuing advance of technology, there’s been a lot of talk lately about the impact of electrification and what it means to the average automotive repair business.
