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Odomoters keep rising, boosting aftermarket

Auto Service World

As the age of cars and light trucks continue to rise, vehicle odometer readings continue to climb, driving growth in the aftermarket for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. According to Lang Marketing’s latest report, “Soaring Odometers Boost ICE Aftermarket,” light vehicles in the U.S.

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How soon Gen Z will impact the aftermarket

Auto Service World

In 2013, Baby Boomers accounted for approximately 33 per cent of the DIFM volume, but by 2023, their share had declined to 23 per cent. Gen Xers, on the other hand, increased their market share, climbing from 32 per cent in 2013 to 35 per cent in 2023.

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The crucial role of vehicle design in pedestrian safety

Auto Service World

Image credit: Depositphotos.com The design of vehicles, including their size, shape, and technological features, profoundly affects the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users, according to Jessica Cicchino, senior vice president of research at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The prevalence of SUVs on U.S.

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Vehicle Repaired In Joe’s Garage To Be Donated

Tomorrow's Technician

For the first time in AAPEX history, distributors, manufacturers, tool and equipment providers and service professionals from around the country worked together in Joe’s Garage to service and repair a vehicle on the show floor during the 2023 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas. AAPEX introduced the built-out shop on Level 1 of the show floor in 2021.

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Foreign brands dominating U.S. market

Auto Service World

Image credit: Depositphotos.com A dramatic shift in the vehicle market has seen domestic nameplates plummet, making way for the dominance of foreign models, according to Lang Marketing. Domestic nameplate cars were hit hard as their VIO share fell from about 20 per cent to less than 12 per cent between 2013-2022, Lang reported.

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BMW Keyless Entry and CBS Information

Tomorrow's Technician

If the vehicle has a Display Key, the owner can view the recommended services and vehicle status on the key’s LCD display. CBS information about the vehicle’s maintenance and fault codes are transferred during vehicle operation to the ID transmitter. An early BMW Multifunctional Key and the first phone app.

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BMW Keys and CBS Maintenance

Brake & Front End

Earlier vehicles only provide the mileage and VIN, newer vehicles (E6X and E9X onward) can provide further information. If the vehicle has a Display Key, the owner can view the recommended services and vehicle status on the key’s LCD display. It’s the electronic equivalent of having a service advisor along for the ride.