BOLT ON Joins The Automotive Maintenance And Repair Association
BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY, a national leader in shop management software solutions, has joined the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA). AMRA is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to strengthening relationships between motorists and the automotive service and repair industry, through education and industry standards. “Having BOLT ON become an AMRA member and supporting the Motorist
Why Shocks And Struts Wear Out
Ask any one working the front counter what is the most difficult items to sell and two items will always come up, diagnostic fees and struts. When shocks and struts wear out, there are almost no visual clues. The car will not turn on a light or leave the customer stranded. The clues are all in the “seat of the pants” of the driver. When a unit is leaking, it is a sign of failure and not wear. Even the “knee on the bumper” test can give false results due to how some units handle low-frequency movements.
Estimates & Invoices Publication Available from the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association
The Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA), in conjunction with the Motorist Assurance Program (MAP), has prepared a resource publication listing state regulations concerning automotive repair estimates and invoices and is making it available as a member benefit.
Motorist Assurance Program to Launch Aggressive Automotive Trade and Consumer Outreach Initiative in 2007
The non-profit Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) will launch an aggressive automotive trade and consumer outreach initiative in 2007 to help build consumer trust and satisfaction with the automotive maintenance and repair industry.
New Motorist Assurance Program Video Touts Benefits of Using ‘The MAP Process’
The Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) and Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) have issued a new informational video to better inform regulators, industry leaders and consumers to the benefits of “The MAP Process” when dealing with automotive repairs.
CARB to Enact Tire Pressure Regulation
The Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) reports that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has proposed an effective date of September 1, 2010, for the adoption of Section 95550 in Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations.
ALLDATA Supports Motorist Assurance Program
ALLDATA has joined with the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) in its consumer outreach effort to provide uniform standards for automotive repair. Through the Motorist Assurance Program (MAP), the AMRA’s mission is to promote customer satisfaction and high standards of service.
AMRA To Host General Membership Meeting During Industry Week
This year’s theme will be “Many Voices One Future,” which is a continuation from last year’s meeting and will remain a focus for AMRA.
Motorist Assurance Program Spring Technical Committee Held In Chicago
More than 70 automotive repair industry experts attended the two-day meeting and dinner reception. The meeting’s agenda centered on the technological advances, service issues and service customer concerns surrounding Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines.
Why Selling Four is Better Than Settling For Just Two
We have all been in a situation where the customer comes in with a damaged or leaking shock/strut that needs immediate attention, while the rest of the shocks/struts have more than 80,000 miles on them and are due for replacement. Recommending replacement of all four units is the right thing to do, but after you
