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Domestic nameplates losing ground in aftermarket

Auto Service World

The once-dominant domestic nameplates in the light vehicle aftermarket have seen a steady decline in the U.S. This decline has had a significant impact on their aftermarket product sales, which are projected to be 2 per cent lower in 2024 than in 2005. This stagnation comes despite the historic disruptions caused by COVID-19 in 2020.

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6 Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt Cars of 2005

autoevolution

More and more youngsters are interested in getting cool vehicles from 20 years ago, and I'm especially aware of this phenomenon regarding the Mazda RX-8. Ten years ago, I felt like kids no longer cared about cars. But that is different today. The same is happening with Hot Wheels ( continue reading. )

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Service Done Right #28: 2005 Pontiac G6 Alternator Replacement

Vehicle Service Pros

Richard Morgan demonstrates the proper alternator replacement with the help of Duralast.

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Pitch Black 1958 Cadillac DeVille Is Where Light Goes to Die

autoevolution

It officially died out in 2005, and in the years it has been on the market it seems to have convinced people that some of its incarnations, especially the early ones, are the perfect basis for some very wicked custom vehicles. continue reading. )

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Two-Tone 1968 Ford Bronco Is an Old-School Beauty Sporting Modern Features

autoevolution

The firm has been restoring and imagining vintage design vehicles since 2005. It is the two-tone blue Old School Edition Bronco dressed up to the nines by restoration specialists ICON 4x4, which do the job without altering the model's DNA. Ford Broncos, Toyota Land Cruisers, ( continue reading. )

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Range Rover Common Problems

Alex's Autohaus

Electrical Faults and Failures Range Rovers have complex electrical and computer systems to manage all of the various systems within the vehicle, but this complexity comes at a price. Model Year Specifics: 2003-2005: 4.4L Model Year Specifics: 2003-2005: 4.4L BMW V8 engines prone to valve cover gasket leaks 2006-2009: 4.2L

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Top 5 2005 to 2010 Dodge Dakota Problems (3rd Generation)

1A Auto

A 2005 to 2010 Dodge Dakota with problems like squeaking from the front end is common. Common 3rd Gen Dodge Dakota Problems: Years 2005 to 2010 1. Read: Popping Noise When Turning the Steering Wheel in Your GM Vehicle? Here’s the top 5 problems owners may find with the 3rd generation Dakota.