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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.” If discovered too late, missed repair needs can kill any profit opportunity for reselling the trade.

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Downturn in new car sales has ‘significant implications’ for aftermarket

AutoInc.

between 2020 and 2024 than in the previous five years (2015 through 2019), according the latest Lang Aftermarket iReport. roads and shifting billions of annual miles from newer to older cars and light trucks, which are virtually all Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles. years by 2025, an increase of almost a year from 2019.

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Oil Filter Housing Leak? How to Fix It Yourself

1A Auto

An oil leak at the top of the engine, along the sides, or making a puddle under your car are signs that the oil filter housing could be leaking. General Steps to Check the Engine Oil – You can check the oil level of many vehicles that are equipped with an oil dipstick. Check along the engine block for leaks.

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4 Worrying Hyundai Santa Fe AWD System Problems (+Fixes)

RepairSmith

This can trigger the AWD warning and Check Engine Light. Mechanical issues: If components like the viscous coupling, drive shaft, or transfer case fail, you may hear odd sounds or struggle with AWD engagement. When that happens, the Engine Control Unit (ECU) activates the AWD light.