Auto Service World
JULY 16, 2024
The 80/20 rule may sound like a great rule of thumb but it can put distributors in a precarious business situation The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Going beyond the transaction appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tomorrow's Technician
JULY 16, 2024
So, you just got the parts in for an AC job. You’re replacing the compressor, and now you’re wondering how much oil should be added to the system? This has confounded technicians for decades because it’s really unknown how much is already in the system and it’s not going to be on that label underneath the hood on most vehicles. The key is to look up the quantity of oil for the system and also what components you’re replacing.
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Auto Service World
JULY 16, 2024
Your shop will likely perform a lot better if you have proper heating in the winter and cooling in the summer, a shop coach wagers. Not only will your staff feel more comfortable doing their work, but it would also … The post Why you need AC in your shop now appeared first on Auto Service World.
BayIQ
JULY 16, 2024
As the automotive industry and design styles continue to evolve, modern auto repair shop designs are becoming essential for delivering superior customer service and maintaining efficient operations. Modern designs in auto repair shops are revolutionizing service delivery by integrating advanced technology, optimizing work areas, and creating welcoming spaces for a diverse clientele.
Auto Service World
JULY 16, 2024
The legal implications of ADAS in collisions The post ADAS: Technology and liability appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
JULY 16, 2024
Efficient management of requisition orders is crucial for maintaining inventory, ensuring timely service, and keeping customers satisfied when handling auto parts sales and repair. If you’re in auto parts training , mastering the art of requisition orders can significantly enhance your operational skills and contribute to the success of your future workplace.
Tomorrow's Technician
JULY 16, 2024
Alright everyone – it’s time to rip the Band-aid off and tell you some bad news about the technician shortage. Over the next five years, the automotive repair and service industry is expected to face a significant shortage of technicians, with a projected deficit too large to meet the demand for vehicle maintenance and repairs of everyday drivers. However, it’s not all bad news.
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Tomorrow's Technician
JULY 16, 2024
When the workday is over, the tools are put away, the computers have gone to sleep, the customers have driven away safely and the last tech has clocked out, washed up and left the parking lot, do you ever just take a minute to put your hands on your hips, look around your shop, take a deep breath and think, “Is this really all there is to life?” If so, you’re probably not alone.
R.O. Writer
JULY 16, 2024
At R.O. Writer, we’ve been making major investments in your experience, including customer support, over the last couple of years. Today, we’re happy to announce the arrival of a major The post Introducing the New R.O. Writer Customer Support Portal appeared first on R.O. Writer.
Tomorrow's Technician
JULY 16, 2024
Although hybrids have been around for more than 20 years, many shops are not familiar with the risks of high-voltage vehicles or are not comfortable working on or around them. To address this concern, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) said it is offering a testing and certification program for electrified propulsion vehicle (xEV) high-voltage safety, including light-duty and medium-/heavy-duty hybrid and electric vehicles.
autoevolution
JULY 16, 2024
The entire American automotive industry, with an emphasis on the high-end sports car sector, is about to be rocked on July 25 when General Motors will officially present the C8 incarnation of the flagship Corvette ZR1 model. The reveal of the most extreme Corvette yet is less than two weeks away, ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Repairs
JULY 16, 2024
Filed under: Auto Repair , Driving , Safety , Infrastructure Continue reading These states have the roughest roads in the country These states have the roughest roads in the country originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Automotive Fleet
JULY 16, 2024
James Taylor will step in as CEO as company founder Robert Bollinger will remain on the company’s Board of Directors and a major shareholder. See who else was named to new leadership positions.
autoevolution
JULY 16, 2024
Tiny houses are brilliant examples of creativity in design. After all, where else can you better test the limits and come up with new solutions than on a mobile home with the most compact footprint and so many requirements? Whether the tinies you're thinking about live like mini-mansions on wheels or the most basic of ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JULY 16, 2024
Research from the IIHS shows partial automated driving systems do not improve vehicle safety due to a lack of crash avoidance tech.
autoevolution
JULY 16, 2024
Google has suddenly become more committed to improving the experience with Google Maps on CarPlay, so the application is getting several long overdue updates on Apple's platform. The latest big feature to start rolling out on CarPlay is the support for traffic reports. Users are now allowed to flag hazards on the map when they drive with Google Maps navigation on the screen.
Tomorrow's Technician
JULY 16, 2024
Congratulations to the randomly selected winners of the July Crossword Puzzle! You’ve each won a $10 Starbucks gift card! Our winners this month are: • Brian Kelly, Walltham High School, Waltham, MA • Carl Smith, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Salisbury, NC • Jason Felton, Nashua Community College, Nashua, NH • Mike McCord , TCAT Whiteville, Whiteville, TN • Christian Clark, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, Brecksville, OH • Anna Marks, Delaware Technical Community College, Stanton, DE •
autoevolution
JULY 16, 2024
This 1970 Ford Mustang looked so bad that nobody wanted it. The only destination for it was the crusher, without a doubt. However, Zeke saw potential in it and took it home. Now, he takes it to car shows, brags about it to everyone, and even the police like it. Zeke affectionately calls his 1970 Ford Mustang "Rusty." It has rust on every single panel, so it is pretty appropriate.
Auto Remarketing
JULY 16, 2024
It’s possible the outage at CDK Global didn’t just limit the actual sales of used vehicles in June. The crisis may have affected the reporting of the pre-owned vehicle sales that did happen. In fact, Cox Automotive found that “reporting was more disrupted than actual sales,” but noted that July will likely make up for June’s disruption in the used-car market.
autoevolution
JULY 16, 2024
The car has been sitting in the street for around a month. It collected dust and parking tickets, but nobody came to retrieve it. So, eventually, the cops impounded the vehicle. The 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Eleanor replica had been parked in the street in Beverly Hills for qui. ( continue reading.
RepairPal
JULY 16, 2024
Learn how to start an auto repair business with our step-by-step guide, including requirements, licenses, and profit insights. The post How Do You Start an Auto Repair Business? Your Step-By-Step Guide appeared first on RepairPal Shops Blog: Modern Shop Owner.
autoevolution
JULY 16, 2024
In today's world of deceptive superlatives, it's understandable if you assumed that trendy stuff like the current craze of vanlife was an exclusive, all-or-nothing type of thing. It's not, and products like the Happy Dreamer module are proof of that. For several years now, vanlife has been a trending topic both on social media and in real life.
Mitchell 1
JULY 16, 2024
Mitchell 1's Inside Sales Team focuses on relational sales founded on understanding customers' pain points and identifying shop concerns. These tailored value-driven recommendations foster trust and engagement to drive continuous product innovation and customer-centricity. The post From Busy Bays to Business Bonds: The Mitchell 1 Customer-Focused Sales Strategy appeared first on Mitchell 1 ShopConnection.
autoevolution
JULY 16, 2024
New York-based American Lease finalized the acquisition of approximately 3,300 Fisker Ocean electric SUVs destined for the US market. The company stands to score big on the deal, but it also wants to help individual customers out. Here's what's going on. Henrik Fisker tried to achieve something memorable in the auto industry but failed - for the second time.
AutoSuccess
JULY 16, 2024
To maintain a healthy stance on the Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule, consider conducting a “temperature” check of your dealership. The CARS Rule must be at the top of your temperature checklist because it is essential to your operating well-being. Your compliance position with other rules I’ll mention here helps you solve CARS Rule issues. The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a new rule to fight two common illegal tactics consumers face when buying a car: bait-and-switch tactics an
autoevolution
JULY 16, 2024
Do you know how some nations like to place iconic images of their past, present, or future on post stamps? I know that may seem a bit counterintuitive in a time when the traditional post is becoming less relevant, but you do have to keep in mind that there are a lot of collectors out there going nuts over such things. I wonder how much they would pay for a stamp showing Air Force One flying over Mount Rushmore.
Bolt on Technology
JULY 16, 2024
Finding ways to attract more customers to your auto repair shop is crucial for success. One effective method is through the use of vehicle inspection software. This technology can streamline your inspection processes and improve customer communication. This blog post will explore how vehicle inspection software can enhance customer satisfaction, increase revenue, and ultimately boost your auto shop visits.
autoevolution
JULY 16, 2024
The 2024 Jeep Gladiator High Tide Edition is the right truck at the right time. It comes to celebrate the 21st annual Jeep Beach event in Daytona Beach, Florida, and features exclusive standard equipment. The first-ever Gladiator High Tide Edition is a Florida-only affair. Jeep rolled out the ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 16, 2024
There are average men, there are heroes, and then there is this bad Blitch; Georgia man James Blitch drove over three hours — from Georgia to South Carolina — over the weekend just to lower a Confederate flag flying over the I-85. Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 16, 2024
Most gearheads would agree that 1969 and 1970 were the peak of the true muscle car era, the apex of horsepower, torque, and cubic-inch piston wars. Competition on the street was fueled by fierce rivalries on the tracks, be they oval speedways or arrow-straight quarter-mile strips. Those two years coincide with the most famous name in the history of Ford’s performance department: Boss.
Jalopnik
JULY 16, 2024
California officials are assuming that there will be millions of EVs on California’s roads in the 2030s , so the state needs to get on the ball when it comes to building chargers. However, Calmatters reports that California lofty EV charging goals don’t seem to have a basis in reality. Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 16, 2024
A lot of automotive enthusiast voices say that Chrysler has fallen into such a state of despair and disarray that the only humane thing to do would be to perform euthanasia and send the entire brand hurtling down toward car Valhalla. It's an interesting point of view, and it's easily supported by the fact that its parent, Stellantis, has allowed this on. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 16, 2024
Solid state batteries have been on the horizon , championed as the turning point for electric cars , for at least a handful of years now. Most of the time when the tech heads say some new revolutionary technological advancement is imminent , that really means its decades away and I never have to worry about it. But,… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 16, 2024
Kia is constantly building hype for the Tasman by releasing new images, videos, and information about its upcoming pickup. The workhorse is due later this year and will be released in selected markets in the first half of 2025. To emphasize its ruggedness, the Korean automaker has a documentary series in the pipeline, which provides an in-depth look at. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 16, 2024
The National Weather Service recorded an interesting weather pattern over the weekend at Philadelphia International Airport ; trace amounts of snow, in the middle of a heatwave in July. Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 16, 2024
There were a number of cars the now-defunct GM brand Pontiac used to make back in 1965. Among them are the Bonneville, Catalina, Lemans, and, naturally, the GTO. All of them, and others, are so important to the industry that we're still talking about them today, thanks to the custom shops and collectors that keep them relevant. It's the GTO we're here to celebrate today, or rather, a quirky mix between the forefather of the. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 16, 2024
The state of Florida is a strange place full of swamps , gators , and climate change deniers, so the irony of Jeep’s latest Florida-only special edition Gladiator called the High Tide Edition will be lost on any Floridian who buys one. Jeep has released Wrangler High Tide Editions in 2022 and 2023, but this is the first… Read more.
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