Proponents Say Timing is Right for Right to Repair
With motorists keeping vehicles longer and dealership service bays closing at a swift pace, growing numbers of car owners are expected to turn to independent auto repair shops for service, according Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). AAIA says that this puts the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act back in the spotlight as car companies seek to reduce overhead and car sales continue a rapid decline.
OTC 5195 Named Top Five 2009 Aftermarket Product
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week selects the OTC 5195 Wheel Stud Installer / Remover Kit for innovative design and ease of use.
Tech Feature: BMW and J2534 Pass-Thru Programming
In the U.S., 8 percent of the cars on the road are European vehicles. OK, that doesn’t sound like much, but think of it this way: an average repair yields more dollars per repair than most domestic and Asian vehicles. In most cases, each repair pays better. Plus, the vehicle owners have more invested into the vehicle, so they want to spend the money to fix their vehicle correctly. That 8 percent of cars on the road can pack a powerful punch when it comes to automotive repair shops making money.
What It Takes To Be An Automotive Technician — These Days
Most people inside and outside our industry drastically underestimate what it takes to educate the modern automotive technician.
Mercedes ‘CAN’ Diagnostics — Uncovering Faults Speeds The Repair Process
Dealing with frustrating error messages on your scanner? Import Specialist Contributor Larry Bailly covers some of the more common faults when dealing with Mercedes CAN wiring, what it takes to plan and achieve diagnostic success, and the places to look for the cause of faults.
Equipment & Tool Institute Announces ToolTech 2009
The Equipment and Tool Institute’s ToolTech conference is an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals to network and meet with OEMs, tool and equipment companies, national chain stores, large suppliers, dealer groups, distributors, manufacturer reps and many other industry leaders.
The BMC’s Brake Effectiveness Evaluation Procedure Will Now be Administered by SAE’s Performance Review Institute
Formally released in 2001, the BEEP program is the only certification program in the brake friction industry that follows the NHTSA directive to use voluntary industries standards that are developed by Standards Development Organizations like SAE. Additionally all BEEP manufacturers are required to demonstrate a robust quality process with accreditation to ISO 9001 or TS/ISO 16949 and pass annual off the shelf audit tests.
March 31 is Early-Bird Deadline for ASA Annual Convention
March 31 is the early-bird registration deadline for the Automotive Service Association’s 2009 Annual Convention to be held April 30-May 2 at the Caribe Royale All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Members who register before the early-bird deadline will enjoy significant savings – up to $300.
Carley’s Corner: Misinformation On The Internet
I read it on the Internet so it must be true.” How many times have you heard people say that when explaining something or sharing information? The Internet is a wonderful source for instant information, but it is also a source for a lot of misinformation. The trouble with researching information on the Net, especially
Reprogramming ABS Controllers
Reflashing undercar controllers is possible at your shop!