Meister Werks European & Import

JULY 19, 2024

Meister Werks now offers GIAC Porsche Performance Software Tuning for your Porsche®. gains for each vehicle. They also show a dyno sheet with the before and after gains on your vehicle. For more information on how to get your Porsche Performance Software installed, contact us at 425-254-0627.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 20, 2024

Courtesy of Underhood Service by Kevin Wayne Over the last 28 years of being a technician, I have developed the habit of checking for and reading technical service bulletins at the forefront of the diagnostic process, especially when an unfamiliar vehicle exhibiting blatant or straightforward concerns comes into the shop.

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Auto Profit Masters

JUNE 21, 2023

Automotive shop managers are an integral part of ensuring quality maintenance and repair services for the nation’s commercial and private passenger vehicles. For example, newer makes and models of virtually all kinds of vehicles are relying more on electronics to maximize safety, fuel efficiency, and performance.

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autoevolution

JUNE 28, 2024

FCA US LLC has identified a problem with Fiat 500 vehicles produced for the 2014 through 2019 model years between July 27, 2013 and February 9, 2019. As it happens, vehicles fitted with specific tire/wheel combinations may have been programmed with TPMS values that don't meet the required minimum activation pressure.

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DRIVE

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

After all, time is money, and these services allow repair technicians to travel directly to the customers real-time location, getting them on the move faster and eliminating the need for vehicles to leave service routes. In 2019, we started tracking how many calls we were getting for on-site work.

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Alex's Autohaus

JANUARY 31, 2025

Electrical Faults and Failures Range Rovers have complex electrical and computer systems to manage all of the various systems within the vehicle, but this complexity comes at a price. Due to the cost of repairs it is important to get any problems addressed as soon as possible to avoid secondary part failures.

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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. Charlie Chesbrough , senior economist at Cox Automotive, noted: “July new-vehicle sales are expected to finish within the range of 15-16 million, as it has consistently over the last year.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

One company that makes the software used in the scanners saw a near 3,000 percent increase in usage in the period of 2017-2019. License plate scanner usage by law enforcement has exploded in the last decade or so. Even a decade ago, millions of plates were being scanned using the tech. So we must wonder, is law… Read more.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 27, 2023

By pairing bp pulse’s industry-leading, intelligent charge management software, Omega, with Tesla’s fast and reliable chargers, bp pulse gains the distinctive capability to oversee the entire charging process for EV fleets, providing a comprehensive solution for its fleet customers.

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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. Schedule an appointment with AutoNation Mobile Service and experience the future of vehicle care. A firmware update can often smooth out shifts.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 27, 2024

In late 2019, they started selling the fixed cars at auction to dealers. These vehicles meet the emission standards, and the cheat code for emissions was deleted. If you have the correct scan tool software, you can actuate the valve to test operation. If the exhaust pressure valve is seized, VW has introduced an improved valve.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 18, 2024

The company announced the introduction in a press release, stating that RouteOne On-Demand enables the digital future of automotive retail with unparalleled efficiency, flexibility and customization capabilities to help deliver a modern, secure, compliant and consumer-centered vehicle purchase experience, including financing and protection products.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 16, 2023

a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies. “Consumer preference to complete more car buying activities online has increased beyond researching vehicle features, price, and availability.

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Ninety percent of automotive retailers are getting serious about their dealership cybersecurity plans, yet they are still succumbing to data breaches at an alarming rate, according to a recent study by CDK Global , a leading automotive retail software provider.

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Alex's Autohaus

MAY 8, 2023

Add to that the end of the Golf Alltrack in 2019, and it seems like the era of the North American VW hatchback and wagon is coming to an end. ECU Tune If you’re familiar with modifying turbocharged vehicles, ESPECIALLY Volkswagens and Audis, you know the best bang for your buck modification you can do is a reflash.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 9, 2023

These challenges might cause buyers to reconsider buying both new and used vehicles. However, the consumer has remained resilient since the pandemic, and there is plenty of pent-up demand for the sale of both new and used vehicles entering 2024. New and Used Vehicle Sales S&P Global Mobility expects U.S. million units.

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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. Work The Relationships With The Towing Companies Towing companies are face-to-face daily with people who have vehicle emergencies. Are you involved in your local chamber of commerce and BNI group? Do you give back?

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 31, 2025

An autocycle is a type of three-wheeled vehicle that blends characteristics of motorcycles and cars, and it started being seen in 2016. These vehicles typically have a steering wheel instead of handlebars, a fully or partially enclosed cabin, and foot-operated controls like a car. This defines the Polaris Slingshot.

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