Auto Service World

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Image credit: Depositphotos.com Burnout is a widespread issue affecting nearly half of workers globally, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report, titled Four Keys to Boosting Inclusion and Beating Burnout , revealed that 48 per cent of employees in eight countries are currently experiencing burnout. This study surveyed 11,000 desk-based and frontline workers from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, the UK, and the US.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 4, 2024

If you’re passionate about cars and enjoy providing high-quality service, starting a business in auto detailing after your auto detailing training is a logical and exciting venture. Completing your auto detailing training equips you with the technical skills to restore, clean, and perfectly protect vehicles. But professionalism is key to genuinely thriving as an entrepreneur.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The September issue of Jobber News is focused on what’s on the minds of the professionals who keep jobber stores running across the country. The cover story features the results of our survey of counter professionals from Canadian jobber stores, asking them various questions, ranging from how they like their job to how they deal with customers to the challenges they face to how they deal with customers.

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Shop Marketing Pros

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Social media is one of the most powerful tools for your auto repair shop, but if you’re not taking full advantage of it, you’re missing out. We get it—there are valid reasons why shop owners struggle to post consistently. But here’s the thing: those reasons can’t stand in the way of growing your business. Let’s tackle these common issues head-on and give you the strategies to turn things around.

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Media IT Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair 130

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The coolant specified by most BEV OEMs calls for a non-conductive coolant. Formulating non-conductive coolants typically involves using base fluids and additives that do not ionize in solution. Common base fluids include glycols with organic acid synthetic fluids with low electrical conductivity. Additives are carefully selected to ensure they do not introduce ionic species that could increase conductivity.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Do EVs have feelings? No. But, you may get that customer in your shop where a customer may state that they “feel” something has changed. In the case of EVs, they can feel their range is reduced or it is taking too long to charge their vehicle. They could be on to something, or the changes in range and charging could be caused by external forces. This is where customer communication becomes an art.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Valvoline, Inc. announced that in September it opened its 2,000 th location under the Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Great Canadian Oil Change brands. This advances the Company’s efforts to expand its network of service centers to 3,500 in the United States and Canada, Valvoline said. Valvoline said the 2,000 th location is a new, company-operated, two-bay service center located in Centerville, Ohio, and marks the sixth Valvoline Instant Oil Change location in the Dayton, Ohio, metro are

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Automotive Fleet

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The new model year compact SUV receives a revised 1.5L turbocharged engine, while new driver assistance systems aim to increase safety across all trims.

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Engineering 59

RepairSmith

OCTOBER 4, 2024

A flat tire can strike at any time, leaving you stranded and frustrated. Here in San Diego , where driving is crucial for both work and recreation, you can’t afford to be stuck with a flat tire. With AutoNation Mobile Service, you don’t need to wait for a tow or limp your car over to a repair shop. Our mobile flat tire repair in San Diego brings professional, reliable flat tire repair directly to you — whether you’re at home, work, or on side of the road.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Perhaps dealers are making headway when explaining the complex safety systems of new and late-model vehicles during delivery. But new research from J.D. Power and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) showed that getting consumers completely comfortable with these features still has plenty of room for improvement. First, here’s the positive movements highlighted by IIHS through a study conducted by analyzing the state of vehicles coming through dealership service departments.

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RepairSmith

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Dealing with a flat tire in Miami can be a major inconvenience, especially with the city’s busy streets and unpredictable weather. Fortunately, AutoNation Mobile Service is here to take the stress out of flat tire repair by bringing professional, fast service directly to you. Whether you’re at home, work, or stuck on the road, we provide convenient flat tire repair in Miami, so you can get back on the road quickly.

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Eastwood

OCTOBER 4, 2024

For years, Eastwood has offered a 48-inch Electro-Brake sheet metal bender. Its powerful electromagnetic clamping jaw is a convenient way to lock work in place and make fine adjustments before bending. However, its four-foot length and 240-volt power requirement could be a bit demanding for home garages. The new 24-inch Electro-Brake makes the convenience of an electric sheet metal brake more accessible.

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Electricity IT 52

RepairSmith

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Whether you’re driving through downtown or heading out to the suburbs, getting a flat tire in Austin can quickly ruin your day. Fortunately for Austin area drivers, AutoNation Mobile Service is here to make flat tire repair simple and stress-free by coming directly to you. Whether you’re at home, at the office, or stuck on the road, we offer prompt, professional flat tire repair in Austin.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The United States port strike began Oct. 1 at 14 ports spanning the East and Gulf Coasts. The strike of 45,000 dockworkers caused significant disruptions to supply chains, with estimates suggesting that for every day the strike continues, it will take five to seven days to recover from the associated delays. A J.P. Morgan analysis projected that a strike could cost the U.S. economy $5 billion daily, the Auto Care Association says.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Providing the service needed for repeats and referrals In most cases, the most difficult part of a sale is to reach an agreement with a new client. That customer might come into the dealership ready for battle, remembering the poor service they received or the horror stories they’ve heard with a different dealership. On the sales side, the associate is trying to determine what the customer wants, needs and desires — even when some customers don’t completely understand what they want, need and de

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In this video, Andrew Markel explains the importance of dual oxygen sensors in catalytic converters and their role in monitoring exhaust efficiency. Learn how these sensors adjust fuel trims, store oxygen in catalyst beds, and ensure peak performance of the converter. Discover why faulty sensors can affect exhaust reduction and what to check during vehicle maintenance.

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Motor Verso

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Achieving the smoothest ride quality in any vehicle, whether a daily driver or an off-road machine, is often a priority… Read more » The post What Pickup Truck Upgrades Should You Be Looking at For Ultimate Ride Quality? appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2024

If you’re a K&M Tire Mr. Tire / Big 3 Tire program dealer looking to enhance your earnings, you’re in luck! K&M’s Yokohama Boost Program, a rewards program exclusive to K&M Tire Mr. Tire / Big 3 program dealers, is meticulously crafted to help empower dealers to amplify the value of each Yokohama tire sale – without any extra effort on behalf of the dealer.

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IT 52

Automotive Fleet

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The scholarship will cover the tuition cost for a two-year program student at Auction Academy, a continuing education resource and credential for remarketing professionals.

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Education 52

Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2024

If you’re a K&M Tire Mr. Tire / Big 3 Tire program dealer looking to enhance your earnings, you’re in luck! K&M’s Yokohama Boost Program, a rewards program exclusive to K&M Tire Mr. Tire / Big 3 program dealers, is meticulously crafted to help empower dealers to amplify the value of each Yokohama tire sale – without any extra effort on behalf of the dealer.

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IT 52

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Elon Musk gets most of the hate around here due to his incessant need to force himself into the conversation every goddamn minute with yet another bigoted, hateful opinion. Plus, you know, there’s also all the problems Tesla’s had with sexual harassment, racism and worker injuries due to dangerous working conditions.… Read more.

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Car 61

Automotive Fleet

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The auction executive lead his company to become an industry-leading digital platform selling millions of vehicles each year.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 4, 2024

There isn’t much that appeals to me about setting out in a fishing vessel every morning, from the cold ocean air to the rattly old diesel engine from decades gone by, it all sounds kind of gross. One Scottish lobster man got tired of the big diesel bill he was racking up every month eating into his profits, so he set… Read more.

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Engineering IT 58

AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The landscape of customer expectations is evolving rapidly, and auto dealerships have a unique opportunity to lead the charge in providing an exceptional customer experience. While the traditional dealership model has served well, integrating technology can further enhance customer satisfaction and streamline operations. In order to build a more elevated customer experience in a highly competitive environment, dealerships should look for ways to gain a technological edge.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 4, 2024

People are apparently very stupid, and that is why Uber and Lyft drivers are using Tesla’s shoddy-at-best Full Self-Driving program to complete rides, creating – in essence – makeshift robotaxis. This all came to a head when a Tesla being used as an Uber with FSD engaged crashed into an SUV at an intersection in Las… Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The United States port strike began Oct. 1 at 14 ports spanning the East and Gulf Coasts, and the Auto Care Association says it is working with industry groups representing industries across the U.S. to urge President Biden and his administration to work with both sides of the ongoing labor negotiations. The strike of 45,000 dockworkers is expected to cause significant disruptions to supply chains, with estimates suggesting that for every day the strike continues, it will take five to seven days

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 4, 2024

I don’t know if you’ve heard, but Southern California traffic is really bad and it seems to get worse every year. A private jet company is trying to alleviate the frustration of that traffic, as long as your destination is Palm Springs and you have plenty of money to burn. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Supposedly, the years go by faster as you age, but the last eight years have done nothing but disprove that notion. It hasn’t even been a full decade since 2016, and yet, it feels like an entire lifetime ago. Heck, back then, Dodge even still sold the Dart. So imagine our surprise when we saw Motor1 noticed Dodge… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Minicars and microcars aren’t a thing in the U.S. Despite their popularity in Europe and Asia, tiny cars have never been able to get a foothold stateside. Now, with the advent of electric vehicles, they’re getting even more popular overseas , but our attitudes toward them over here aren’t changing. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Cardo really set the standard for helmet communications and audio with the Packtalk Bold launched a few years ago. The company recently re-engineered its hit product to keep up with electronics trends and the Edge is the result. Not only is it just as easy to use as the old unit, but it incorporates higher quality… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Wrenching on one’s own car is intimidating for the inexperienced, so it’s often easier for folks to pay more money for a new car that has a warranty than to buy a cheap used car that will need some work. A Canadian TV show called “Roulez au Suivant,” or “Move on to the Next,” tackles the hard part of refurbishing a… Read more.

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Used Cars Car 54

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Genuinely one of my favorite things about traveling to Europe is getting to ride in Mercedes-Benz V-Class vans. The V-Class is the passenger version of the Metris commercial van we get in the U.S., and they are seriously luxurious. Some versions have a rear-facing second row of seats that makes conversing with your… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Maybe you remember 9ff , maybe you don’t. The German tuning house focused exclusively on Porsche-based machines, like a late-to-the-party discount bin Ruf. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2013, but still apparently exists as an engineering firm. Before things went financially sideways, 9ff built the incredible GT9… Read more.

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Engineering IT Car Hospitality 52

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 4, 2024

One of the most consistent complaints about the auto industry is that modern cars are too expensive. Manufacturers are gradually shifting away from truly mass-market vehicles to upsell customers on higher-priced models. As it stands, there are no new cars that start with a retail price under $20,000. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Automakers don’t always get it right. Even being in this business, you don’t need to be a professional to tell when an automaker has phoned it in. Some cars are just not good. Sometimes, though, engineers or designers with the right frame of mind who want to do something special will get past the bean counters and get… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Earlier this week we asked you to share what cars you think should be turned into utes , the lovable car-based pickups that are typically sleeker and much cooler than traditional trucks, and y’all delivered with some great answers. From hybrid hatchbacks to sports cars and performance crossovers, these are the cars… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The New York Police Department wants everyone to know that shooting a gun on a subway platform is really hard. Two police officers shot two bystanders and a knife-welding fare evader in a Brooklyn subway station last month. One passenger remains in critical condition after getting shot in the head. The NYPD is now… Read more.

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