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Your Car, Your Data: Your Livelihood, Your Tools
In a recent survey by KPMG, more than 80% of auto industry executives think data will become a primary revenue source for future business models.
Vehicle Inspection Impact
Currently, 19 states have periodic safety vehicle inspections, 32 states have regular emissions inspections and only 12 states have no form of vehicle inspection.
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We are on an on-going editorial mission is to keep you, our valued readers, educated on the topics of data and telematics moving forward.
State Vehicle Inspection: Something Needs To Change
While everybody can agree vehicle inspections are good in theory, no one can agree on the execution of a state vehicle safety or emissions inspection program. It is always a compromise between who is picking up the tab and if it is an election year.
Stick To The Facts: Dealer Stickers Should Be Banned
Recently, I purchased a used car at a new car dealer. It was not an unpleasant experience. I got to haggle, kick tires and I had an honest salesman. I walked out of the dealer with the car I wanted, at the right price, in under three hours. Two days later, I noticed a sticker on the door jamb while I was looking for the tire inflation pressures. At first, I thought it was an official warning about how to tow the vehicle. As I looked closer, I got a little angry because this type of sticker is very deceiving.
Blame Game: Will Automatic Braking Systems Be The Answer Or A Problem?
There has been a lot of talk about automatic emergency braking systems (AEB). Starting September 1, 2022, these systems will be mandatory for cars and trucks under 8,000 lbs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that AEB will prevent 28,000 crashes and 12,000 injuries by 2025. This is great for the new car buyer, but what about the car owner who needs to maintain the vehicle five or 10 years from now?
Honesty And Education: Is Giving Hope Your Crutch Behind The Service Counter?
Everybody likes to have hope. It could be hope that a check engine light goes off on the next key cycle, or you will never lose someone you love. But in some cases, a little bit of hope can be more painful than a dose of honesty and experience.
Reprogramming And Service Information Common Ground
There has been a lot of discussions this month about some OEMs restructuring subscription fees for service information and reprogramming/reflashing. Most of the restructuring is focused on charging users per vehicle reflashed. This has stirred up a lot of technicians and shop owners.
Car Care Professionals Network Awards Leadership 2.0 Scholarship
The advisory group of the Auto Care Association named Brian Ponder, Ponder Auto Repair, as the recipient of a scholarship to attend University of the Aftermarket’s 2017-’18 Leadership 2.0 program.
