Auto Service World

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Tesla’s dominance in the EV market has been a double-edged sword for the company: On one hand, they have the top market share in North America; on the other, their vehicle owners are plagued by long wait times and dissatisfied customer service. That means the automotive aftermarket has a chance to swoop in and take some of their business, noted Carolyn Coquillette, owner of Earthling Automotive in San Francisco and founder of Shop-Ware.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 2, 2024

From an engineer’s perspective, wheel bearing design and selection can be a balancing act between durability, cost and fuel economy. A large bearing might be great to offset potholes and heavy loads, but there is only so much room in the hub and knuckle. Also, the larger bearing might have increased rolling resistance due to a larger sealing surface.

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Manufacturing Vehicle Engineering IT 276

Business Actualization

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In the auto repair world, many shop owners and service advisors make the mistake of passively waiting for customers to walk through the door. While marketing efforts like direct mail, Google Ads , and SEO are crucial for driving visibility, they aren't enough to ensure a steady flow of work. Most shops rely heavily on automated follow-ups or reminders from their CRM, hoping customers will return for overdue services.

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Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair Service Advisor Media 264

Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Automotive training is essential for students specializing in hybrid technology, especially as more drivers seek greener alternatives. Understanding the current and future trends in home charging technology can open up exciting career opportunities in this evolving field. This blog post will explore these trends and how they can shape your future in the automotive industry.

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Automotive Electric Vehicles Electricity Mechanic 270

Auto Service World

OCTOBER 1, 2024

With car manufacturers packing more technology into vehicles than ever before, a recent survey highlights which features drivers can’t live without — and which ones they’re willing to pay extra for. Car manufacturers are increasingly incorporating advanced technology features into modern vehicles to enhance safety and convenience. A recent survey conducted by Uswitch aimed to identify the tech features that car owners find most useful and those that would influence them to pay more f

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Car Manufacturing Vehicle Management 266

Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Get ready for a technical skill showdown that will keep you on the edge of your seat! For the first time ever, eight teams of technical school students from across the country will disassemble and reassemble Holden V6 engines live at AAPEX, while trying to beat the clock. Don’t miss your chance to cheer the automotive aftermarket industry’s rising stars to victory — and have some extra fun while you’re getting business done!

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Engineering Technical Automotive 211

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

Auto Service World

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Automotive repair has long had a stereotype of technicians purposely looking for work in a vehicle to sell to the customer. When done for the right reasons, it’s what every shop should be doing. Jay Huh, a business coach at Shop Fix Academy and owner of CarMedix in North Carolina, encourages all shops to have their techs thoroughly inspect each vehicle that comes in so that both the shop and customer know of anything that could need work down the road.

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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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Electricity Manufacturing Electric Vehicles Engineering 130

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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Management Technical Vehicle Manufacturing 130

Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Auto mechanics are essential in maintaining hybrid vehicles, which are popular for fuel efficiency and lower emissions but have drawbacks. Understanding these challenges is crucial as the shift towards hybrid and electric technology grows. At ATC, we equip aspiring auto mechanics with the skills and knowledge to address these issues confidently through specialized training in hybrid and electric vehicle technology.

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Mechanic Electric Vehicles Car Troubleshooting 248

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Everyone, especially Tesla fans, expects Tesla to blow people's minds on October 10 during the "We, Robots" event set for the Robotaxi unveiling. With so much hype surrounding the event, there is a high chance that reality will not meet expectations, and the event will prove rather disappointing. If you're a Tesla fan or investor, you already know what was causing Tesla shares to trend hig. ( continue reading.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 3, 2024

NexaMotion Group (NMG) continues its rapid expansion, acquiring 4M Parts Warehouse out of Cleburne, Texas. Founded in 1977, 4M Parts Warehouse provides premium-quality auto parts for professional repair shops. Terms were not disclosed. 4M Parts Warehouse has 17 locations in North Texas and more than 120 employees. 4M Parts Warehouse President Lanny Martindale will join NexaMotion Group as VP of sales and operations.

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Automotive Repair Automotive IT 130

Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 3, 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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Electricity Manufacturing Electric Vehicles Engineering 130

Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 3, 2024

For many students, the path to becoming an automotive technician is driven by a fascination with cars and a desire for hands-on work. Zoey Benoit’s journey was no different. While her route into the automotive world wasn’t direct, it was transformative, leading her to the Automotive Training Centre (ATC) in Cambridge. We sat down with Zoey to discuss her experience, how ATC’s unique approach shaped her, and why having instructors with real-world experience is key.

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Automotive Technician Automotive Automotive Repair Education 238

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The Plymouth Barracuda was an iconic name that lived precisely ten years to the day, between April 1, 1964, and April 1, 1974. It inaugurated the pony car segment two weeks before the Ford Mustang, and it made a second coming in 1970 with a completely redesigned body and the full range of engines. ( continue reading.

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Engineering Mechanic Car IT 111

Automotive Fleet

OCTOBER 1, 2024

How do gas prices in the U.S. compare to previous weeks? Despite the recent hurricane, average price of gas per gallon remained virtually the same with only slight changes across the nation's regions.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Purcell Tire & Rubber Company announced it will expand in Potosi, Missouri, investing more than $5.3 million and adding 10 new jobs. The expansion includes acquiring an eight-acre site in the Washington County Industrial Park for a more than 44,000-square-foot warehouse, distribution center, and fleet repair shop, Purcell said. “It’s always exciting to see leading employers like Purcell Tire growing and creating jobs in our state,” Missouri Gov.

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Vehicle IT 98

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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Technical Automotive Vehicle Management 199

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

If you have a large family or want to be there for your friends when they need a ride, a three-row US-sized SUV like the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV could make sense. From a purely financial perspective, a new Model Y Long Range with the seven-seat option would be better because it costs half as much as the Merc. But here's the kicker: things drastically change when you add used Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVs to your radar.

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IT 110

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 116

Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Purcell Tire & Rubber Company announced it will expand in Potosi, Missouri, investing more than $5.3 million and adding 10 new jobs. The expansion includes acquiring an eight-acre site in the Washington County Industrial Park for a more than 44,000-square-foot warehouse, distribution center, and fleet repair shop, Purcell said. “It’s always exciting to see leading employers like Purcell Tire growing and creating jobs in our state,” Missouri Gov.

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Vehicle IT 98

Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The last couple of years, automotive dealers were making record profits from car sales. Fast forward and we now find ourselves in a market with significantly increased inventories. Compared to a year ago, according to Cox Automotive, inventory is up by approximately 914,000 vehicles, which correlates to an increase in day supply from 57 to 72 days. We are witnessing a complete pendulum swing in supply/demand dynamics with resulting dealer margin compression.

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Retail Utilities Management Service Advisor 98

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

This 1979 Plymouth Volare Road Runner showed up at a car event in Pennsylvania, raising eyebrows and questions. The car, painted in black and sporting gold stripes and riding on matching wheels, wowed the crowd. It is one of the rarest ever made. Plymouth transferred the Road Runner name. ( continue reading.

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Car IT 105

Automotive Fleet

OCTOBER 1, 2024

On Oct. 8, join a virtual panel of speakers discussing how fleets can use telematics to manage vehicle health and driver safety while driving outcomes related to reducing costs, increasing productivity, and more.

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Management Vehicle 105

Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The Alliance Agri Star II R-1W farm radial is a lot more than your average tire. From its innovative Stratified-Layer Technology lug design to its premium polyester casing to its rugged stubble-guard compound, the Agri Star II is built to perform better, longer, and more cost-efficiently than the competition. And with its sleek, 5-spoke sidewall design and edgy lugs, it’s also a darned good-looking tire.

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Manufacturing Engineering IT 98

Danny’s Engineportal

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Danny's Engineportal All spark plugs wear out as they age and at some point, will cause spark plug problems. Because, after enduring abuse for thousands of miles, you really can’t expect them to last forever. Good spark [.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

There's an upsetting trend of certain no-name companies buying iconic car manufacturers with financial problems. The plan is to steer them around with new tech, devoiding them of any soul they still had inside. But that's not something you'll hear from the marketing department. And I don't plan to go any further with this story, at least not for now.

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Manufacturing Car 105

Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

If your initial electrical load calculations indicate a lack of capacity, you may be able to support charging infrastructure with the appropriate load management.

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Utilities Management Electricity 105

Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In the automotive industry, adapting to change is essential. It’s a need that touches every component on today’s cars. That’s true for automotive belts, which have come a long way since their infancy. This episode of the Road to AAPEX traces the history of early automotive belts, how they have evolved over the years, and the technological advancements made to them.

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Automotive ASE Education Manufacturing 97

Alex's Autohaus

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

BMW, like nearly all manufacturers, uses chassis codes to differentiate between generations of vehicles. You’ll often hear BMW enthusiasts describe their vehicles by these chassis codes rather than the actual model name (think E30, E46 , F80, etc.). With each new generation, changes are made to improve the appearance, comfort, fuel economy, reliability, and performance of each model.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Unveiled for the 1970 model year, the Dodge Challenger was the last Mopar to join the muscle car party. Based on the same E-body platform as the third-generation Plymouth Barracuda, the Challenger was a big hit in its first year in showrooms, moving nearly 77,000 units. The nameplate remained in produc. ( continue reading.

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Car IT 105

Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Join us in San Diego for Fleet Week! Vote, then connect, collaborate, and celebrate fleet progress, tech, and safety as we focus on the future!

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RepairPal

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Discover 50 creative Facebook post ideas for your auto repair shop to engage customers, boost visibility, and drive traffic to your business. The post 50 Auto Repair Facebook Post Ideas to Engage Customers appeared first on RepairPal Shops Blog: Modern Shop Owner.

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CATI

OCTOBER 3, 2024

As an auto body training student, you’re exploring various automotive technologies, including the growing trend of frameless, or ‘unibody,’ vehicles. Unlike traditional body-on-frame designs, these cars combine the body and frame into a single unit. While unibody construction is standard for most passenger cars, understanding its pros and cons is essential for your future in auto body repair.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

The Nova SS was, is, and will continue to be a desirable car, especially in tip-top shape, and this 1969 model aims to become one if someone is brave enough to begin an ambitious restoration project. The car has been sitting for 20 years, and as you can see in the photos, it's not necessarily in its best shape. The owner says they found the car, pulled it from storage, sanded the points, and tried to see if the engine started. ( continue reading.

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Engineering Car IT 105

Automotive Fleet

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Gibson, a posthumous inductee, is just one of this year's three new inductees into the Fleet Hall of Fame since it was established in 2008.

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IT 104