ASA Podcast (Episode 22): Lifelong Learning - The Millennial Way
Mario Rojas, an ASE-Certified Master Technician with L1 at Pete’s Complete Auto Service in Miami, is a Millennial on a mission.
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Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Loose impeller causing Aveo overheat issue
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, L4-1.6L, Automatic Transaxle Mileage: 165,778 Problem: The vehicle was brought to the shop because it was overheating only on short trips around town. It was fine on the freeway. The shop replaced…
Report: New car sales expected to hit lowest point since 2014
Lowest auto sales in 5 years: While still solid, 2019 auto sales were at the lowest point since 2014 Further slowdown expected: New car sales are expected to slow further in 2020, due to slower economic growth and less affordable…
Bloomberg: Coronavirus forces China car shutdown
From Bloomberg.com Fears that the coronavirus will ravage global supply chains rooted in China are spreading fast. For automakers, a hiatus from production in the world’s largest car market may force them to take some needed rebalancing. READ MORE
NY Times: Super Bowl ads hyped Electric Cars. But will anyone buy them?
By the New York Times Super Bowl ads featuring electric vehicles used to be rare. But this year, at least three car companies — GM, Porsche, and Audi — ran flashy commercials for new plug-in models. It’s a sign that…
Blog (Tom Piippo): Data access & privacy
The big topic lately is data access and privacy.
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Poor repair on Grand Prix causes DTC C0035
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 3.8L V-6, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 148,992 Problem: The customer reported that the ABS light was on. The brakes seemed to operate normally. Details: Using his scan tool, the tech pulled DTC…
CNBC: GM resurrecting Hummer as an all-electric 'super truck’ with 1,000 horsepower
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6EPPJHaCtw&feature=youtu.be By CNBC DETROIT – General Motors is resurrecting the Hummer, best known as a gas-guzzling, military-style SUV, as an all-electric “super truck” with massive horsepower, acceleration and torque. READ MORE
Toyota faces class action lawsuit for faulty RAV4 Hybrid fuel tanks
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP announces its filing of a class action lawsuit against Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. ("Toyota") for its sale of 2019/2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles (the "RAV4s") with defective fuel…
Smaller & regional auto insurers once again get top grades from collision repairers
Smaller, lesser-known insurers received the highest marks from collision repairers asked to grade the auto insurers’ claims practices in the 2020 CRASH Network “Insurer Report Card.” A free report with the 2020 “Insurer Report Card” findings can be downloaded by…
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