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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.” Buy or trade knowing these cars’ reconditioning costs, sale histories, aging data and sale-price points.

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Michelin ONCall Records 2.5M Breakdown Events

Tire Review Magazine

million breakdown events since its inception in 2009. Michelin ONCall , the company’s emergency roadside service program, has exceeded 2.5

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Pro Files – Borneman’s Restoration & Customs

Eastwood

In 2009, he went to work with father Bill, who had his own business, Blast From the Past Street Rods outside of Pottstown, PA. The space is divided into three main shops: fabrication, body and paint, and mechanical. A lot of young guys were bitten by the car bug at an early age. For many it’s a hobby, a pastime.

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RAM 1500 Service in Dallas, TX

RepairSmith

Why Choose a Mobile Mechanic for Your RAM 1500? Specialized Service : Our mechanics are equipped with the tools and knowledge specific to RAM 1500 trucks, ensuring expert service and quality parts. Exhaust Manifold Bolts Failure (2009-2017 Models) : The bolts can break, leading to exhaust leaks and a ticking noise.

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Choosing the Right TPMS Solution

Tire Review Magazine

Autel TPMS tools have routinely garnered industry awards for innovation, and tire and rim, mechanical, and even collision shop technicians list them as their go-to tools. Autel’s dominance in the TPMS market cannot be overstated. Its MX-Sensor 1-Sensor has been the best-selling programmable aftermarket sensor for several years.

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How Much Does a Drum Brake Replacement Cost? 

RepairSmith

For example, drum brake parts for a 2009 Porsche Boxster cost more than those for a 2009 Ford Expedition. Still, if you wish to know how it’s done, here’s what a mechanic would do: Use jack stands to raise the vehicle safely. Inspect the brake shoes, parking brake mechanism, wheel cylinder, and springs. Short answer: Yes!