Automotive Training Centre

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If auto mechanics are the lifeblood of the automotive repair industry, service advisors are its beating heart. In addition to acting as the bridge between customers and the service team at auto repair shops, service advisors are responsible for many other tasks that, quite literally, can make or break the business. Service advisors, among other things, are responsible for streamlining workflow, managing inventory, and generally ensuring the profitability of the auto repair business.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It’s no secret that most automotive repair shop owners are closer to retirement age than not. Eventually, you’re going to want to exit. But how do you do it and do it well? Owning a repair shop alone isn’t easy, … The post ASW Conversations: Want to retire? What to do with your shop appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Ryder Systems announced the deployment of its first BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric vans at four strategic Ryder facilities in California, Texas and New York. The introduction of BrightDrop’s electric vans within Ryder’s rental fleet marks an important step in the company’s ongoing efforts to meet the rising demand and adoption of commercial electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States, the company said.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

NAPA Autopro marked 40 years of the banner with a conference in Halifax. Service centre owners were joined by NAPA Auto Parts associate store owners, its head office team and supplier partners from September 7-9. A series of seminars were … The post NAPA Autopro marks milestone in Halifax appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

This year’s Road to AAPEX is a tale of two roads: One metaphorical, paved with questions that face the automotive aftermarket like the impact of EV adoption and sustainability efforts, and one quite literal, that was paved at the start of the 20th century and conceptualized the first transcontinental highway. The Lincoln Highway, which begins in Times Square, New York City, and stretches to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, was the first designed with automobiles in mind

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Can’t listen to the podcast? Read it instead! Below is a transcript of our discussion with Matt DiFrancesco, principal and financial technician for automotive repair professionals at High Lift Financial, who discusses succession planning for automotive repair shops. Click here … The post ASW Transcripts: Want to retire? What to do with your shop appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Autoflow

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Despite your best efforts, some jobs end up costing more time and money than planned. And that hurts your bottom line. So, how do you set up your shop to deliver on time – no matter how big the job? Wisely, the most successful shops turn to an automotive labor times guide. This digital tool creates accurate repair estimates while organizing and scheduling the work to meet them.

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Repair Shop Websites

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

There is a lot of confusion among auto repair shop owners about how consumers search for auto repair services on the web. Our goal in this blog is to clear up the confusion and help you understand how most consumers search for auto repair services so you can better understand how your website is performing in search. People don’t use your city when they are searching for auto repair in your area This is a common misunderstanding.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

America’s reliance on our road system is getting beyond absurd at this point. Road congestion, whether for people or goods, results in over 100 billion dollars per year in wasted time and fuel. Flying is obviously a non-starter as it’s getting more expensive by the minute, and airlines are working diligently to make… Read more.

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Formerly head of fleet at Polestar, Craig has taken the position of director, global fleet sales for Lucid Motors, a manufacturer of electric vehicles.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Chinese start-up SSC says it will be unveiling a brand-new customer-ready electric sports car for deliveries later this year. It’s called the SC-01, and if everything the company is saying about the car is true, it could be the most exciting driver-focused electric car since the original Tesla Roadster. The specs… Read more.

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AutoFix

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

While many consumers opt to head to the dealership, more and more are taking advantage of better pricing and the friendly atmosphere of independent auto repair shops. Independent shops offer much more, including a personal touch, a community-oriented approach and competitive pricing. Independent shops have seen a significant increase in business in the past few years, and this trend continues each year.

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Virginia Tire & Auto

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Julie Holmes, Co-CEO of Virginia Tire & Auto, was recently featured in BizJournals’ Bizwomen section for her efforts to empower women in the automotive industry. BizWomen’s editor Anne Stych discusses Julie’s efforts to encourage young girls to explore careers as auto repair technicians, highlighting the industry’s lucrative potential and its demand for STEM skills.

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Overall dealer sentiment in the U.S. held mostly steady in Q3 2023 compared to Q2, as high interest rates and economic concerns weigh heavily on the U.S. auto market, according to the Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI). The Q3 current market index was 45, still below the threshold of 50, indicating that more dealers see the current auto market as weak than see the market as strong.

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Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

PRT is extending the portfolio of complete strut assemblies in the North American aftermarket with 15 new products. A brand of the ADD USA group, one of the largest manufacturers of complete strut assemblies in the world, PRT announced the arrival of new applications of the component for light vehicles, SUVs and pickups. The launches include models such as Subaru Impreza, Ford Escape, and Volvo XC60, in addition to brand new applications such as the Lexus NX300 2021, Chevrolet Malibu 2022, Honda

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Eastwood

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If you’re doing the job right, you’ve at least taken off the basic trim before repainting your car. And if you’ve come this far, you owe it to yourself to treat those bits to the same level of attention as the body. After all, why bother with new paint if the old trim is going to let it down? We recently prepped our ’93 Mustang convertible to get a fresh coat of its original Bright Calypso Green metallic, repairing some damage on the passenger door in the process.

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AutoVitals

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

When looking for auto repair shop software, it is important to ensure that whatever software you choose integrates with your existing shop management system or point of sale. We have great news if you are using NAPA TRACS Enterprise for writing repair orders, estimating, cataloging, and/or inventory management. AutoVitals offers a 2-way integration with NAPA TRACS Enterprise to save time and increase profitability.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

New and used vehicle prices are up, and so are car payments — including a lot of people OK with paying over a grand a month for a hunk of metal, and high interest rates aren’t helping. Yahoo Finance details how one man is stuck with a high payment for a Dodge Charger even after filing for bankruptcy. Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

O’Reilly Automotive introduced BrakeBest Select Pro – its next generation of brake pad design. Designed for newer model domestic vehicles, the company said these pads are engineered with input from professional technicians to offer a quiet stop, easy break-in and complete corrosion resistance. O’Reilly Automotive said the signature blue break-in coating not only reduces break-in time, it also prevents future pulsation or vibration.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Even before the United Auto Workers union went on strike on September 15th, UAW President Shawn Fain put the pay and raises of the Big Three CEOs in the limelight. He has alleged (rightly so) that wage gains for the CEOs’ rank-and-file employees have not kept pace. Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If you can afford the high price tag, the Porsche Cayenne is one of the best luxury SUVs you can buy. It offers a rare combination of sporty and fun-to-drive while still being comfortable and quiet, and the Cayenne S might be the best of the bunch. With a 4.0-liter V8 making 468 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque, you’re… Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Update 12:30 p.m September 26 2023: Mercedes reached out to point out that an earlier version of this story included ‘inaccuracies’ as the Formula 1 side doesn’t stock Red Bull drinks at its bars and the QR code ordering system could not be accessed off site. Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Taylor Swift is probably the most famous person in the world right now. She’s broken all kinds of records with her Eras Tour , is releasing a seemingly never-ending stream of albums packed full of bangers and is collecting awards like they’re going out of fashion. But now, the internet is ablaze with rumors of her… Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Things are dire on the new car market right now if you’re looking for basic transportation. Average transaction prices have been trending toward the 50 grand mark for the last three years at least, and part of the reason for that trend has been the total gutting of the inexpensive end of automakers’ new car lineups. Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If you have a Rivian R1T truck that has been rear-ended and you need to get your “unipanel” replaced , maybe it would be easier to just buy a whole Rivian shell and transfer over all of the parts from your wrecked one. Or maybe you’ve always wanted to LS-swap a Rivian because GM won’t sell you an Avalanche anymore. Or… Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Stewart-Haas Racing has announced that two of its cars will race at Talladega this weekend in the Wonder Bread and Old Spice paint schemes made famous in “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.” Love it or hate it, it’s impossible to deny the impact that the 2006 sports comedy had on NASCAR. While there have… Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Dealers are starting to sweat. Starting next year buyers will be able to apply the EV Tax credit directly to the sale price of an EV. But as Automotive News reports, dealers are worried the government won’t pay them back in a timely manner. Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Among fans of American football, Travis Kelce is known for being one of the best tight ends of all time. Among car enthusiasts, though, he’s also known for being one of us, regularly driving a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle convertible and hosting the Kelce Car Jam , an annual car show that serves as a fundraiser for his 87 &… Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Joe Biden just became the first U.S. President to join a picket line. On Tuesday afternoon, the President met with United Auto Workers union members and t heir president, Shawn Fain , at a picket outside a GM plant in Wayne Country, Michigan as the strike enters its second week. Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Florida may get most of the attention when it comes to wild crimes, but Georgia still has plenty of unhinged people ready to give Florida a run for its money. Remember, this is a state where more than 1.7 million people voted for Herschel F **g Walker instead of a literal pastor to represent them in the Senate. The… Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Now at the end of its third season in the World Endurance Championship, Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus seems to be faring no better than it did in its rookie season. The team ran a single car in the series this year, with a second customer car joining for Le Mans. As with previous seasons , SCG has skipped the flyaway… Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Aston Martin driver ambassador Jessica Hawkins became the first woman to test a Formula 1 car in five years when she took to track in a private test last week. The talented racer joined the Aston Martin F1 Team in 2021 during her time in W Series , the women-only single-seater championship. Read more.

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Car 47