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Understanding the Role of Telematics in Automotive Repair After Auto Mechanic School

CATI

Telematics is revolutionizing the automotive repair industry, transforming how mechanics diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicles. As connected cars become more commonplace, telematics technology is increasingly important in automotive repair shops. What Is Telematics?

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As vehicle tech grows, so do repair, maintenance headaches

Auto Service World

Vehicle technology is advancing rapidly, creating new challenges for automotive repair and maintenance, particularly in cybersecurity and access to essential diagnostic information, industry experts said at a recent conference. This makes it extremely more difficult to deal with the vehicles.

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The gender divides in automotive

Auto Service World

The research also found that 27 per cent of women believe that automotive repair centres treat men and women differently. In addition to fears of sexism, financial transparency is a concern for many women when dealing with auto repairs.

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Is Automotive Service Advisor a Good Career? An Updated Guide for 2024

Automotive Training Centre

What Do Automotive Service Advisors Do? The main objective of the automotive service advisor role is to act as a liaison between customers at an automotive repair shop and the technicians who work on the vehicles. As a result, many drivers have opted for automotive repair services rather than replacement.

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ADAS and Vehicle Alignment

Brake & Front End

I know this varies from city to city and from different companies or third parties who are paying for the vehicle repairs, but whether it be a bad part, an adjustment to toe or a steering wheel angle sensor procedure, the need for the alignment to be within specifications is more critical than in the past.

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ASA Coalition Legislation would Resolve Core Issues Faced by Independent Auto Repairers

AutoInc.

The SAFE Repair Act actually addresses many of the fundamental issues that make it harder for independent automotive repairers to properly diagnose and repair their customers’ vehicles on a daily basis. The SAFE Repair Act strengthens consumer choice.

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The Automotive Repair Shop Technician Vehicle Repair Process

FastTrak Auto Shop Management Systems

If things go well the additional repairs identified in the inspection/diagnosis steps will be approved and the parts will be delivered and those repairs can be worked on without any lag time between. The post The Automotive Repair Shop Technician Vehicle Repair Process appeared first on FastTrak.