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How to Impress in Interviews After Service Advisor Training

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Service advisor roles are best for sociable car lovers with a penchant for customer service and consulting. It’s the perfect entry-level position for anyone who wants to develop a broad knowledge of various automotive services. Many automotive service advisors can parlay their positions into various roles using the skills and experience they’ve developed in training and on the job.

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Cameras Record a Full Day on Mars: Sunrise, Sunset, And a Few Strange Things in Between

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The Curiosity rover is at the time of writing the oldest operational piece of technology on the surface of Mars. Having left Earth in 2011 with the goal of seeing whether the Red Planet is habitable, the machine exceeded all expectations in terms of durability and stamina – it was only meant to be operational for four years. The rover departed our world with no less than 11 science instruments in tow, including cameras, spectrom. ( continue reading.

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San Francisco might be due $200 million in late parking fines; NYC drivers owe $1 billion

Autoblog: Car News

Filed under: Government/Legal , Weird Car News Continue reading San Francisco might be due $200 million in late parking fines; NYC drivers owe $1 billion San Francisco might be due $200 million in late parking fines; NYC drivers owe $1 billion originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Dec 2023 12:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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1967 Pontiac Catalina 'Grand Prix' Fuelie Is Outrageously Awesome, Real, Running, for Sale

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Pontiac was comfortably enjoying its third overall place in the total production of passenger vehicles from U.S. carmakers in 1967, with nearly 860,000 units. One model was responsible for over one-quarter of the GM division sales figures: the Catalina. On the other hand, another iconic Poncho – the Grand Prix – was a mere dwarf by comparison (43,000) but no less strikingly gorgeous or performant.

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Navigating the Challenges of Vehicle Repairs:

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Truck technicians face unique challenges in resolving vehicle concerns. The phantom fix syndrome promotes false testing results, and finding accurate solutions can be complex. Discover common causes and how following solid testing procedures can save time and ensure accurate repairs. The post Navigating the Challenges of Vehicle Repairs: appeared first on Mitchell 1 ShopConnection.

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Audi Recalls e-tron Quattro and e-tron Sportback Quattro for Battery Issue

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Based on the MLB Evo platform rather than an EV-specific architecture, the Audi e-tron and its better-looking brother have been hit with a recall. An estimated 26,866 vehicles produced for the 2019 through 2022 model years are equipped with LG Energy Solution E61V battery modules that – in certain scenarios – may overheat and catch fire.

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These Cotton Bowl mascots are crafted from car tires

Autoblog: Car News

Filed under: Design/Style , Weird Car News Continue reading These Cotton Bowl mascots are crafted from car tires These Cotton Bowl mascots are crafted from car tires originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Top 10 Automotive Fleet Videos in 2023

Automotive Fleet

Automotive Fleet released videos throughout 2023 highlighting the latest in the industry and featuring fleet managers and industry professionals. Here are the most viewed videos in 2023.

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Rare 2022 Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition Selling for the Price of a New Cybertruck

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Back in 2022, Stellantis decided to unveil a new design package for the 702 horsepower Ram TRX, featuring an exclusive Mojave Sand paint, unique 18-inch wheels, a distinctive interior, and a $100,000 MSRP. Even the late Ken Block was impressed with this truck, using his rallying skills to demonstrate what this special edition TRX could do in the desert.

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Akebono Expands ProAct, Euro Brake Disk Lines

Tire Review Magazine

Akebono Brake Corporation expanded its ProAct and Euro Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line by five new part numbers: ACT2230, ACT2231, ACT2372, ACT2383 and EUR2136. Premium stainless steel abutment hardware is included in the kits that require it. A complete listing of Akebono applications for these parts and the rest of the company’s product offering can be found here.

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Hill's HX50 Personal Helicopter Is Finally Here! Take a Look at the Wonder They Pulled Off

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The world of private helicopters is one that often leaves the average Joe out of the loop. Well, one British team, Hill Helicopters, is looking to destroy this notion. Lo and behold, the HX50, the industry's "first truly private helicopter." Calling the HX50 the first truly private chopper is a rather bold statement in an ( continue reading.

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Audax Invests in Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers

Tire Review Magazine

Audax Private Equity (Audax) invested in and partnered with Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers (Dobbs), a tire retailer and automotive aftermarket service company with a presence in the Midwestern US. Dobbs was founded in 1976 and has grown to employ more than 650 associates at 43 stores across Missouri and Illinois. In addition to its tire offerings, Dobbs provides automotive services specializing in routine, preventative and complex diagnostic repairs for all types of vehicles including cars, light

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Harley-Davidson El Patron Packs the Mother of All Gold Wheels

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For the (probably) few among you who don't speak one bit of Spanish, the name El Patron may seem unimpressive. But once you translate that into English, it becomes immediately clear what its use in whatever context is supposed to mean: the boss. By definition, Chicano-style motorcycles are the perfect incarnation of the El Patron term. They are on purpose built to stand out through bodywork and colors, they are flamboyant, and they s. ( continue reading.

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Akebono Expands ProAct, Euro Brake Disk Lines

Tire Review Magazine

Akebono Brake Corporation expanded its ProAct and Euro Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line by five new part numbers: ACT2230, ACT2231, ACT2372, ACT2383 and EUR2136. Premium stainless steel abutment hardware is included in the kits that require it. A complete listing of Akebono applications for these parts and the rest of the company’s product offering can be found here.

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1967 Chevrolet Nova Nightmare Is a Black Hole on Wheels, Light Dies When It Touches It

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Black holes are some of the most awe-inspiring objects we know of to exist in this Universe. They have a few defining traits about them, including their massive size (some are as large as entire galaxies) and gravitational pull. A pull that is so strong not even light can escape it. Which is the same feeling one gets when looking at this modified Chevrolet Nova.

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Audax Invests in Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers

Tire Review Magazine

Audax Private Equity (Audax) invested in and partnered with Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers (Dobbs), a tire retailer and automotive aftermarket service company with a presence in the Midwestern US. Dobbs was founded in 1976 and has grown to employ more than 650 associates at 43 stores across Missouri and Illinois. In addition to its tire offerings, Dobbs provides automotive services specializing in routine, preventative and complex diagnostic repairs for all types of vehicles including cars, light

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40-Foot School Bus Was Converted Into Stunning Tiny Home With Modern Amenities

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Lately, I've seen more and more bus conversions. It makes sense, as buses offer so much real estate to create your dream tiny home on wheels, and they're pretty cheap, too. Today, I'm checking out another skoolie that serves as a full-time home for a young couple, Lauren and Nik. Lauren and Nik's story might ring a bell – after finishing college and going through the pandemic, the couple wanted a lifestyle. ( continue reading.

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Audi’s Electric Rally Powerhouse Gears Up for Dakar 2024

Motor Verso

The Charge of Innovation: Audi’s Electric Leap in Rally Racing The world of motorsport is revving up for a spectacular… Read more » The post Audi’s Electric Rally Powerhouse Gears Up for Dakar 2024 appeared first on Motor Verso.

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White Rolls-Royce Cullinan on Disc Wheels Is the Perfect Holiday Gift

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No one knows how many Rolls-Royce Cullinans have been visited by the tuning fairy over the years, but the number has got to be impressive. After all, we wouldn't constantly stumble upon various examples with all kinds of aftermarket features if it wasn't. Case in point, meet another modified unit. This white example sits buried insi. ( continue reading.

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Watch The Most Boring Car Chase Ever Filmed Courtesy of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000'

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New Year’s Eve is my least favorite holiday; it’s a rookie drinking night where average people spend way too much money in over-crowded bars in order to let loose for the first time in their lives, but only end up annoyingly drunk and making it everyone else’s problem. So instead of muscling up to the bar and… Read more.

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Handcrafted Camper Van Conversion Looks Like a Rustic, Welcoming Homestead

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Given the unprecedented surge of remote work in recent years, the digital nomad lifestyle has taken the world by storm, transforming the way people travel and live. The most amazing benefit of remote work is the freedom to do your job from anywhere in the world, and camper vans are considered the best kind of vehicle for a mobile lifestyle. With the tremendous popularity of van life, there is definitely no shortage of van conversions to. ( continue reading.

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Missing Nut Prompts Airlines To Inspect Every Boeing 737 Max

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that airlines will have to inspect every Boeing 737 Max after a bolt was discovered with a missing nut during routine maintenance. The potential loose bolt is attached to a linkage on the rudder control system. Boeing also found an undelivered aircraft with a nut… Read more.

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BMW M3 Has One Brave Soul, Drag Races Lamborghini Huracan Performante

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Arguably one of the best daily drivers in the segment, the latest BMW M3 has proved its worth countless times, winning the hearts of enthusiasts of all ages – unless they're diehard fans of other logos. Over three years have passed since it entered production, joined recently by its mor. ( continue reading.

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This Was The Dire State Of Self-Driving Cars In 2023

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Either the world is not ready for self-driving cars , or self-driving cars are not ready for the world. After all the avoidable crashes and injuries in 2023 — some of which were fatal — I’m going to say that it’s the latter rather than the former. Autonomous vehicles are clearly not ready for use on public roads where… Read more.

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Someone Stole This 2023 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Jailbreak Last Call for Just $83,500

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Thinking back before the unveiling of the Hellcat-spec Challenger SRT, I don’t think anybody imagined that one day people would be willing to spend way over MSRP in order to land either a new or a barely used Dodge muscle car in their driveway. You really got to hand it to Dodge. They sort of lowkey landed on this specification, while also planning for it carefully.

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Fiat 500 Jolly, Nissan Figaro, Shortened Geo Metro: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online

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You did it! You made it through this year , unless it killed you. I mean, presumably, it didn’t kill you, because you’re reading this. Unless it killed your past life, and this is a new you, reincarnated and still reading Jalopnik, in which case — get off Jalopnik, infant. Go watch Baby Einsteins or something. Read more.

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1969 Ford Bronco Is a Blue Anaconda All Custom SUVs, But Also the New Bronco, Should Fear

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Generally speaking, the anaconda snakes are olive-green in color, with dark spots shaped like ovals running over their entire bodies. They are nasty creatures that can grow to be as much as 30 feet (nine meters) long, and up to 550 pounds (250 kg) heavy. They feed on pretty much everything, from fish to pigs, and even humans when they get the chance, squeezing the life out of these poor creatures before swallowing them whole, no matter t. ( continue reading.

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First Cybertruck Crash On Public Roads Leaves Humans Involved In Good Shape

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The very first Cybertruck crash to occur on public roads happened Thursday in Redwood City, California, and it seems all the people involved made it out OK. The Toyota and the Cybertruck involved in the collision, however, didn’t fare as well. Read more.

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The Zeekr 007 Is the World's Fastest Charging EV: 380 Miles in 15 Minutes

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Wasting time at the charging station until your electric car gets enough electricity for your next drive is indeed disheartening. But there is a car that can help you get rid of that because it is able to drive from Washington to Boston after spending 15 minutes at the charging station The Zeekr 007, with ( continue reading.

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The 10 Surprisingly Normal Features Of The New Blazer EV

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When I attended the Blazer EV launch event earlier this month, my biggest takeaway was how successfully this new electric car managed to act like a traditional car, from the traditional door handles to the traditional key fob to the un-EV-like power delivery, the Blazer EV is not trying to reinvent the wheel, it’s… Read more.

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This Raven Black 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback Should Sell With a Free Tetanus Shot

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Nobody can dispute the Mustang legacy, as the pony whose production kicked off in April 1964 is currently one of the most popular nameplates in the world. The Mustang has a well-deserved place in automotive history books, making it a desirable model, sometimes even in hardcore condition. The 1965 Mustang fastback that landed on eBay a few hours ago proves why.

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This Porsche Junkyard Is Keeping My Projects Rolling

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When you think about driving an old Porsche, you probably think about how much it takes to keep them up or restore them. I have a weird little collection of somewhat unloved models that the company has built, and I tend to buy well-loved examples at the bottom of their depreciation curve. There’s an art to keeping… Read more.

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Self-Proclaimed EV Advisor Thinks His Tesla Is on Fire, Emergency Responders Wreck His Car

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Not reading the owner's manual can be costly, as one Tesla Model Y owner discovered. A self-proclaimed EV advisor saw steam coming out of his car while charging and alerted emergency services, thinking it was smoke. The first responders disabled his vehicle, not knowing that steam is a normal occurrence while Supercharging in cold weather. Many people think electric vehicles are more prone to ( continue reading.

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At $22,500, Is This Custom 1985 Toyota 4Runner A Front Runner?

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With its thirteen-inch lift and 37-inch tires, a running start may be required to get up and into today’s Nice Price or No Dice 4Runner. Let’s decide if its price makes it worth the effort. Read more.

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Beautifully Restored 1940 Ford Pickup Hides a JDM Surprise Under The Hood

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Before the Second World War, there wasn't much mechanical difference between a Ford coupe, sedan, drop-top, or even a pickup truck. Back in those days, you could get away with doing such things. Imagine trying to build an F-150 in 2023 with the underpinnings from a late-model Taurus, and that's the kind of situation we're dealing with here.

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Thirteen Jalopnik Writers Own A Total Of 41 Cars, Trucks And Motorcycles

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The world of Jalopnik has changed a lot since May of 2021 , the last time we gave you a rundown of all of our cars. We lost two of the site’s most prolific collectors, but a few of us (myself included) bought a few more cars to keep the average pretty high. It goes without saying that we gravitate toward older vehicles… Read more.

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This Chevrolet Corvette Is the Only Rally Red on Red Produced in 1967

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It was 1967, and Chevrolet was preparing to put the second generation of the Corvette on the back burner. They had another one coming. It was more powerful, faster, and innovative. But the second gen was still living its moments of glory. Some very special models came out that year. And one of them is this Rally Red on Red Corvette. ( continue reading.

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