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Cox study shows dealership service lanes losing market share, consumer trust

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Cox’s new study, “Under the Hood: Opportunities and Challenges in the Service Industry,” found that while franchised dealerships are still vehicle owners’ top choice among service providers, their lead over service chains such as quick lube locations and service centers is shrinking. in the pre-pandemic 2018 survey.

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5 Common Subaru AWD Problems and Fixes (+Maintenance Tips)

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If your Subaru vehicle makes strange noises when turning, take it to a professional since the repairs likely require mechanical know-how and the correct tools. Now, a slight leak in the center differential or rear differential won’t necessarily make your AWD vehicle unsafe to drive. Curious about the most reliable Subarus?

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Cox Automotive Service Study: Dealerships Losing Ground to General Repair Shops

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vehicle service industry shows that franchised dealerships continue to lose share to general repair shops. With the global COVID pandemic now mostly in the past, the report from Cox Automotive suggests vehicle owners are driving more and holding onto existing vehicles longer due to high prices and loan rates for new vehicles.

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Common Issues on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class (1st Generation)

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Originally designed as a military vehicle, it quickly became one of the most desirable luxury off-road SUVs in the world. The first generation G-Class, sold in the United States from 1990 through 2018, perfectly combined off-road capability with high-end luxury, making it incredibly desirable, even to this day. Erratic door locks.