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Honoring Tom Piippo: A Legacy of Leadership in the Automotive Industry

AutoInc.

His leadership led him to serve in various ASA roles, including regional director, the Mechanical Operations Committee (MOC), and most recently, ASA national secretary/treasurer. He was ASE Technician of the Year in 1999, 2005, and 2009, and received the 2010 Al Valle Award from ASA-Michigan.

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Dealership GMs Need Fewer Worries; Start Here: Recon and Appraisal Integrity

AutoSuccess

A 2022 Bureau of Labor Statistics report reminds us that from the 2007 to 2009 recession — and through the onset of the pandemic in 2019 — “car and truck dealerships faced an economic shock and compressed profit margins on new vehicles.” CarEdge Data pointed out that February inventory supply ranged from two weeks to two years.

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Pro Files – Borneman’s Restoration & Customs

Eastwood

A lot of young guys were bitten by the car bug at an early age. And when you grow up in a family that builds street rods and muscle cars for a living, it’s bound to get into your blood. That’s how it started for Dave Borneman, who cut his teeth on custom cars as a teen working alongside his father. Attention to detail.

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Auto Oops: 12 Funniest Car Names Ever Created

RepairSmith

Car names are often intended to evoke power, luxury, or speed, but sometimes they miss the mark— and hilariously so. Ford intended it to be a sleek, sporty car to replace the gas-guzzling Mustang. Ford intended it to be a sleek, sporty car to replace the gas-guzzling Mustang. This little car with its 1.0-liter

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Diesel Emissions of Passenger Cars

Hollenshades Auto Service

With many of the worlds largest car manufacturers in the eyesight of regulators for their misleading published emissions output figures, we would like to share some information about the topic. The brief pause gave the manufacturers time to consider their options for diesel passenger cars.

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How Much Does a Drum Brake Replacement Cost? 

RepairSmith

Replacing a drum brake is a crucial car repair that’s best left to professionals. Here’s what the car repair could cost you: A. For example, drum brake parts for a 2009 Porsche Boxster cost more than those for a 2009 Ford Expedition. Inspect the brake shoes, parking brake mechanism, wheel cylinder, and springs.

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6 Recurrent Dodge Charger AWD Problems (+How to Address)

RepairSmith

The Dodge Charger is a sporty sedan well-known for its robust V6 engine, muscle car aesthetics, and comfortable features. Transfer Case Makes Whining Noise When AWD Is Activated If your car makes a whining noise at higher speeds or when the AWD mode is activated, a bad transfer case is likely the culprit.