DRIVE

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The trucking industry has long been the backbone of the economy in the United States, but with its importance comes the constant challenge of keeping fleets on the road and minimizing downtime. truck repair sector is home to over 46,000 businesses, with a market size of over $10 billion. See how one business made it work for them.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 26, 2025

Diagnostics From 2014 to 2019, the Slingshot came with a General Motors 2.4L Remember that emissions for the Slingshot are not as strictly monitored as those of cars and trucks. Your best option is an aftermarket scan tool that has the software and cable to connect to powersport vehicles. Servicing the brakes is straightforward.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Courtesy of Tire Review by Yanick Leduc Picture this: Mark, an experienced tire service technician, is on the phone with a technical support representative from his TPMS supplier, inquiring why his new sensors don’t seem to work properly with the 2019 Silverado he’s servicing. Tech support: “Is it a Silverado LD or the custom version?”

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RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The fourth-generation Chevrolet Silverado, introduced in 2019 and still in-production, has been one of the best-selling trucks in the country, and it’s easy to see why. Regular inspections (especially with high-mileage trucks) help catch leaks early. A firmware update can often smooth out shifts. Diesel-Specific Issues (3.0L

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RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Ford introduced the 5th Generation Ranger for the 2019 model year, bringing it back to the USA for the first time in over a decade. Below are some of the most common issues on the Ford Ranger 5th Generation truck. Below are some of the most common issues on the Ford Ranger 5th Generation truck.

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AutoSuccess

JULY 25, 2024

July new-vehicle sales will show some recovery from the widespread software outage that impacted sales and reporting last month. million, an increase from 2023 and the best year since 2019. The Cox Automotive forecast released July 25, 2024, indicates that U.S. million, an upward rebound from last month’s surprisingly low 15.3

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Shop Marketing Pros

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Are you using your CRM and shop management software to its fullest? I wrote a blog about this back in 2019. When you have a slow day and can immediately get cars in for repairs, one of your first actions should be to let every tow truck driver you can know that you have immediate availability to get a car in for repair.

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