Tomorrow's Technician
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Refrigerants are the lifeblood of your car’s AC system, responsible for absorbing heat and keeping the air inside your vehicle nice and chilly. These chemical compounds undergo a complex cycle of evaporation and condensation, allowing the system to regulate the temperature and humidity levels. Understanding the different types of refrigerants and how they work is key to ensuring your car’s AC stays in top shape.
Auto Service World
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Auto Value has announced the launch of its 2024 Amazing New Ride Giveaway fall sweepstakes, now underway. From September through November, three grand prize winners will be selected, each receiving a brand-new vehicle of their choice. Professional technicians can earn entries with every qualifying $150 invoice from their Auto Value parts supplier. MyPlace4Parts users are automatically entered with each $150 invoice.
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AutoShopOwner
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
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Auto Service World
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Steer, a customer resource management platform for automotive shops, has announced its merger with AutoOps, a provider of intelligent scheduling software for auto repair shops. This merger aims to revolutionize the customer experience for independently owned and multi-location automotive shops by integrating AutoOps’ advanced scheduling capabilities with Steer’s comprehensive CRM platform.
AutoShopOwner
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
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Auto Service World
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Aisin has expanded its product line to include EFI Tank Additive for gasoline engines only. After being added to the fuel tank and while the vehicle is running, the AISIN EFI Tank Additive removes carbon deposits, which can easily build up in older cars used for short distance driving, and restores the vehicle’s performance. AISIN EFI Tank Additive cleaner helps consumers perform preventive maintenance, and cleans fuel injectors, intake valves and the combustion chamber while the vehicle is bein
Tomorrow's Technician
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Dealing with a stuck oil filter can be a common yet frustrating issue in the shop. Andrew Markel explains why filters get stuck—often due to over-tightening—and offers practical solutions, including using pliers or the stab method. He also highlights the importance of following manufacturer instructions to prevent this problem from happening again. This video is sponsored by Auto Value & Bumper to Bumper.
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Brake & Front End
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Dealing with a stuck oil filter can be a common yet frustrating issue in the shop. Andrew Markel explains why filters get stuck—often due to over-tightening—and offers practical solutions, including using pliers or the stab method. He also highlights the importance of following manufacturer instructions to prevent this problem from happening again. This video is sponsored by Auto Value & Bumper to Bumper.
Tomorrow's Technician
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The new LUMENATOR MRO is a lighting solution designed for maximum versatility and performance. Its main light rotates 360° to provide perfect illumination from any angle. With 3000 lumens on full power, it offers up to 2 hours of intense lighting, or you can opt for 1500 lumens for 4 hours or 750 lumens for 8 hours to suit various lighting needs. Featuring two robust magnetic bases at both ends that rotate 180°, this light securely attaches to metal surfaces at any orientation, freeing your hand
Brake & Front End
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
NTN , the parent company of BCA Bearings , announced that BCA was honored with a 2024 Content Excellence Award from the Automotive Content Professionals Network (ACPN). BCA Bearings received the Gold Award for ACES and PIES Data in the Large Category (250,000+ applications) at the 2024 Auto Care Connect/ACPN Annual Conference, held recently in Chicago.
Tomorrow's Technician
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
It was once called a brake pedal switch because that is what it was. The switch or pressure sensor would complete the circuit to turn the brake lights or a relay. The switch might have gotten complicated if the vehicle had cruise control. Things started to change in the late 1990s as ABS and stability control became more common. The engineers realized they needed more information about the brake system and what the driver was doing with the brake pedal.
Solera
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Mobile mechanic software provides automotive repair technicians with an innovative approach to traditional diagnostic and repair processes. This software effectively shortens the distance between three critical points: auto repair technicians, customer vehicles, and the information necessary to fast-track diagnoses and repairs. Integrate mobile mechanic software into your auto repair shop to boost overall efficiency, enhance your bottom line, and improve customer satisfaction.
Tomorrow's Technician
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
NTN , the parent company of BCA Bearings , announced that BCA was honored with a 2024 Content Excellence Award from the Automotive Content Professionals Network (ACPN). BCA Bearings received the Gold Award for ACES and PIES Data in the Large Category (250,000+ applications) at the 2024 Auto Care Connect/ACPN Annual Conference, held recently in Chicago.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Tesla's Cybertruck does not need an introduction anymore. It has made its mark on the world, especially after it toured Europe and Asia. Some courageous customers living on the right side of the pond even found clever ways to import some units and make them road-legal. However, this particular Cybertruck is even more special than the units that left North America for good.
Automotive Fleet
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
A peek inside the 2024 "How AI is Transforming Fleets" issue of Automotive Fleet magazine.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Tesla is preparing the last pieces of the puzzle that its robotaxi service needs to function with minimal human intervention. The EV maker filed four patents related to EV wireless charging technology, and rumors claim that the upcoming robotaxi to be unveiled in October would be the first to benefit. As Tesla announced its autonomous driving ambitions, it also wanted to figure out the solution to charging a driverless car.
RepairPal
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Discover effective strategies to master auto repair marketing to get customers, build a solid marketing plan, grow your auto repair business. The post Master Auto Repair Marketing: Proven Strategies for Success appeared first on RepairPal Shops Blog: Modern Shop Owner.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Cadillac is preparing for the great times of selling both ICE-powered and EV models – all to satisfy the insatiable thirst for luxury and high-powered convenience with models like the CT5-V Blackwing or Escalade IQ. The current lineup of the American luxury brand is one of the biggest slaps in the face of US manufacturers who believe they can�. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The vehicle transportation provider has bought out its existing franchises to consolidate operations under a single corporate umbrella.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The Formula had the time of its life in 1976, when its sales skyrocketed. Pontiac sold 50% more Formulas than in the previous year, with production surpassing the 110,000-unit threshold. The Trans Am was a money-making machine, and the GM brand delivered 70% more cars than in 1975. While the Trans Am was already the model on everybody's lips, one of the most notable. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Since their invention, rotating machines have evolved from simple mechanical parts to sophisticated technologies that are integral to the function of modern vehicles. Rotating machines are critical to successfully operate a vehicle, and while many drivers on the road don’t think twice about these parts, the aging car parc may change that. Currently, the average vehicle age in the U.S. is upward of 12 years.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
General Motors, an automotive conglomerate that keeps core American brands like Chevy or Cadillac under its wide umbrella, decided last year to abandon CarPlay and Android Auto. For most consumers, the decision made little sense. Still, the Detroit Three group member pushed forward with it. Now, it appears that it's pondering a step back. It doesn't matter if you have an iPhone, a Samsung, or a Xiaomi mobile phone in your pocket. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
In this AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight, Jeff Sterns shares his insights on the necessity of chat services for car dealerships. Sterns emphasized that dealerships implementing chat on their websites can increase leads by 40-60% without cannibalizing other lead sources such as phone calls or form submissions. This is crucial because most dealership websites fail to engage the vast majority of visitors, capturing only about 5% of the traffic through traditional contact methods.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Stellantis-owned Jeep has issued a safety recall encompassing 32,863 examples of the Gladiator pickup truck and Wrangler sport utility vehicle. Produced for the 2020 through 2024 model years in Ohio, the suspect vehicles feature instrument panel clusters that may fail without prior warning due to a short circuit. Represented by FCA US LLC in the United States m. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
New automotive technologies may function well when they first leave the dealership, but independent shops like yours know that some technologies don’t age well. Whether it’s a digital dash that’s gone blank or a variable valve timing actuator damaged due to lack of oil changes, these issues can appear over time. However, when new technologies are applied to driver safety, they require careful servicing from your technicians.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
If you haven't attended Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race series events, you definitely should. Especially if you're a fan of golden-era muscle cars because that's what this series is all about. Yup, you guessed it, it's time for another retro-style drag race. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Flynn’s Tire & Auto Service celebrated 60 years in business at its corporate office and headquarters in West Middlesex, PA on Sept. 7. The event, which included Flynn’s Tire leadership, shop owners and employees, showed appreciation to its customers, its employees and their families, and featured bouncy houses, balloon animals, food catered by Cockeye BBQ, a bonfire and even a couple of friendly competitions with prizes for the winners.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The Bel Air was the model that brought home the bacon for Chevrolet during the '50s, but its popularity slightly declined when the parent company launched the Impala. Unveiled in 1958, the Impala was the model that everybody wanted, sporting all the bells and whistles of a full-size Chevy. The ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Flynn’s Tire & Auto Service celebrated 60 years in business at its corporate office and headquarters in West Middlesex, PA on Sept. 7. The event, which included Flynn’s Tire leadership, shop owners and employees, showed appreciation to its customers, its employees and their families, and featured bouncy houses, balloon animals, food catered by Cockeye BBQ, a bonfire and even a couple of friendly competitions with prizes for the winners.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
We have often said that Rivian is America's most promising young EV maker. It has all the chances in the world to become as successful as Tesla, and, alongside Lucid, it might even beat the first mover at its own game. But until total success becomes a reality, let's see what the automaker plans to do in the short term. Rivian CFO Claire McDonough helps us take a look at what's going on behind the scenes.
Mitchell 1
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Y our Mitchell 1 SocialCRM marketing support agents are gearing up for the 2024 holiday season! They're ready to help you leverage customized postcard mailers for increased customer satisfaction. There’s no time like the present to get a head start and ensure your holiday postcards are finalized and postmarked by Thanksgiving! The post Preparing Your Auto Shop for the Holiday Season appeared first on Mitchell 1 ShopConnection.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The original Shelby GT500, built in collaboration with racing legend Carroll Shelby, is perhaps the most iconic vintage Mustang ever produced, blending aggressive styling with raw power. Today, it remains one of the most sought-after classics, celebrated by car enthusiasts and collectors alike. It’s no wonder that people now spend massive six-digit numbers on such cars at auction.
Autoblog: Repairs
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
At some point, every vehicle has delivered its intended purpose, no matter how dear it is to a family or owner. When that time comes, it’s essential to consider your options in order to figure out how to get the best price for your trade-in, whether it be trading, selling, or mothballing the car for a future family owner. If you’re considering getting rid of the vehicle, you have several avenues to pursue, but there are several issues to consider before moving forward.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The 1962 model year was a busy one for Chevrolet, as the GM brand came up with lots of changes, including the debut of the Nova and a refresh of the full-size lineup. The latter was still the main money-making machine for the company, with sales surpassing 1.4 million units for the year. The Impala was the model everybody loved, so it accounted for approximately 705K u. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Say what you will about the Tesla Cybertruck , but one thing is undeniable: the damn thing is attention-grabbing, and that’s especially true for one wrecked Cybertruck in Seattle, Washington. In fact, this stranded truck has become a bit of a landmark in the city with its own Google Maps pin entry. Move over Chicago’s… Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Faced with supply issues, Rivian decided to sell software-capped Max pack batteries as Large+ packs. However, the Large+ R1 vehicles are not explicitly marked on Rivian's website or in the R1 Shop. Here's how you can tell if you have a software-capped battery and how you can find one. In early August, we found out that Rivian was updating the range of certain Max Pack R1 vehicles to match the starting pricing and range of the La. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Hoonigan, one of the biggest automotive brands to emerge in the 2010s, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware. Read more.
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