Auto Service World

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A recent MIT study found that electric vehicle charging stations significantly increase consumer spending at nearby businesses, providing local The study, which analyzed data from over 4,000 charging stations and 140,000 businesses in California, found that the presence of EV chargers led to an average annual spending increase of about $1,500 per business in 2019 and approximately $400 per business between January 2021 and June 2023.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson offers a sleek design, advanced technology, and practical features, setting new standards for compact SUVs. Understanding its innovations, like enhanced safety and remote updates, is key for students at ATC Surrey’s automotive school. Learn why understanding this model is crucial for future automotive professionals. Refreshed Design with Modern Comforts The 2025 Tucson may look familiar, but the inside is where Hyundai has significantly upgraded.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 17, 2024

I would like to go over some basic (yet, very important) things that need to be done when replacing the valve body. I’ll also touch on some things that need to be done during an initial road test to help ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible. Use lint-free shop rags: Always work with lint-free shop rags. When it comes to transmissions, cleanliness is imperative.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Explore the advantages of monobloc CV axles in this video. With increased strength, reduced weight, and enhanced performance, monobloc CV axles are engineered to meet the demands of high-performance and off-road vehicles. These axles are built for durability, efficient power transfer, and smoother rides while minimizing maintenance requirements. Learn more about how TrakMotive’s innovative axle designs can improve vehicle handling and overall performance.

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Solera

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In a major step towards sustainability, F&P, the Danish trade association for insurance companies and pension funds, has expanded its strategic partnership with Solera. This means every insurer across Denmark can track and offset the carbon emissions created through different processes in a vehicle’s life span – including Scope 3. This sets a new standard in the country and the world and is an opportunity to showcase this as a global first.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Industry leaders testified before a Senate committee, pushing for swift action on bills adjacent to the right to repair movement last week. J.F. Champagne, president and CEO of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada), Chris Kinghorn, vice president of strategy and growth at UAP and Daryll O’Keefe, president of Fix Network Canada testified before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, advocating for the passage of Bills C-244 and C-294.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 15, 2024

If you’re passionate about vehicles and considering a career in the auto industry, becoming a parts specialist is an exciting and rewarding path. As the automotive industry evolves, so do the manufacturing trends that shape how vehicles are designed, built, and maintained. The auto parts training at ATC prepares students to excel in this dynamic field by offering comprehensive training that keeps pace with industry advancements.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This video explores the benefits of AAR socket design for premium vehicles. Unlike traditional tripod joints, the AAR socket allows for greater articulation angles of up to 26 degrees, providing smoother power transfer and enhanced durability. Built to meet precise OE standards, these axles reduce noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), making them ideal for high-performance and off-road vehicles.

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Shop Marketing Pros

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Creating Your 2025 Marketing Plan Webinar Tuesday | 10/29/2024 12:00 PM CDT In order to reach your marketing and business goals in 2025, you need a plan. In this Tuesday Teaching, our Chief Marketing Officer Caroline Legrand, will be reviewing our process for setting annual marketing goals, breaking them down into actionable tasks and then creating plans and content to support the goals.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Digital natives, those who have grown up with personal computers, cell phones and the Internet, are set to significantly influence the future of the automotive aftermarket, according to a recent report. In Lang Marketing’s Digital Natives Are Rewiring the Aftermarket’s Future , it noted that this demographic shift underscores a transformation in how automotive parts and services are researched, purchased and utilized.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 17, 2024

With expert instructors guiding students through every step and a curriculum emphasizing practical learning, ATC Cambridge is shaping the next generation of skilled automotive professionals. We recently had the opportunity to speak with Tyler Arena, one of the talented students at ATC Cambridge, about his journey in the auto mechanic training program.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Universal Technical Institute , the transportation, skilled trades, and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , announced the expansion of its core automotive program to include new BHEV and EV courses at UTI-Avondale and UTI-Orlando. The new courseware builds on the hybrid and EV training enhancements already deployed at UTI’s three California campuses in Sacramento, Rancho Cucamonga, and Long Beach, the company said.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 21, 2024

CV axles, equipped with inner and outer joints, are essential for managing both steering and suspension movements in vehicles. The outer CV joint allows for smooth steering motions, while the inner joint handles the up-and-down movements of the suspension and adjusts for changes in shaft length. Together, these joints ensure constant power transmission, crucial for front-wheel and all-wheel-drive vehicles.

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Shop Marketing Pros

OCTOBER 16, 2024

EPISODE: 122 – How To Rank Auto Repair Keywords In Large Cities Welcome to another episode of the Auto Repair Marketing Podcast. Today we’re diving into an essential topic for shops in competitive markets— how to rank auto repair keywords in a large city. If you’re in a big city like Houston or Atlanta, you know how tough it can be to stand out among hundreds of other shops.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Despite a rapidly changing automotive landscape, Canada’s vehicle fleet remains steady. Canada has about 26.7 million light vehicles in operation. That’s up from 26.3, or 1 per cent, from 2022, according to Stats Canada data. Meanwhile, the U.S. VIO number has grown about 2 per cent since 2021. A growth number that low indicates that at the least there’s no contraction of vehicles in Canada.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 16, 2024

If you’re pursuing auto detailing training , you’ll quickly realize that detailing a dealership car requires precision, skill, and a keen eye for detail. Whether it’s getting the vehicle showroom-ready or ensuring a smooth delivery for a customer, perfect preparation is essential in creating a car that looks, feels, and performs like new. Auto detailing is more than just cleaning; it’s about enhancing the car’s appearance and protecting its surfaces from future wear.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Normal driving usually won’t knock the wheels out of alignment or damage the suspension. However, normal driving also involves encounters with the unexpected, which often includes potholes, curbs, railroad crossings (which are famous for being rough), parking lot speed bumps and other things that jar and stress the suspension. Take a bent steering arm, for example.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Driveshaft problems can be spotted from the moment you put the vehicle in gear to pull it into a bay. As the power is transmitted from the transmission to the rear axle, the slack from worn or damaged components is taken up, resulting in a sudden crunch or pop. Once the vehicle is moving, you might hear a whine coming from the center of the vehicle.

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Solera

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Introduction In the fast-paced world of automotive retail, independent dealerships often face stiff competition from larger counterparts. While it may seem like a David vs. Goliath scenario, there are strategic approaches that indie dealerships can employ not only to survive but thrive in the market. Explore critical strategies to help your indie dealership stand out and compete effectively.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 18, 2024

New analysis from S&P Global Mobility reveals a significant rise in brand loyalty rates within the automotive industry for the first half of 2024, marking the first year-over-year increase since 2020. Industry brand loyalty rates have trended upward in the first half of 2024, following several years of flat or declining values, S&P Global Mobility reported.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 16, 2024

If you’re exploring career options after completing your auto parts training at ATC Surrey, becoming a parts manager might be the perfect path. This role is essential in the automotive industry, ensuring that service departments and repair shops have the necessary parts to keep vehicles running smoothly. However, being a parts manager is more than just managing inventory; it requires leadership, organization, and industry knowledge.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 21, 2024

NO SHIFT, TRANNY LEVER WON’T COME OUT OF PARK & OTHER SHIFTER FAULTS One common problem in a number of late-model vehicles is a situation where the transmission lever won’t move, the key won’t crank the engine or the car won’t move, even though the shifter moves freely. On automatic transmission models, there is no “shift linkage.” The transmission is controlled electronically on most models built in the last 15 years.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Normal driving usually won’t knock the wheels out of alignment or damage the suspension. However, normal driving also involves encounters with the unexpected, which often includes potholes, curbs, railroad crossings (which are famous for being rough), parking lot speed bumps and other things that jar and stress the suspension. Take a bent steering arm, for example.

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Vehicle IT 130

AutoShopOwner

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Financial scares in your auto repair business can be far more terrifying than any haunted house or fright fest you’re attending this year – especially when it comes to quarterly taxes. Unlike annual taxes, quarterly taxes require you to pay estimated taxes throughout the year. This helps ensure that the IRS receives the full amount of taxes owed by the end of the year.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Auto Value announced 25 scholarship winners for the 2024 season in collaboration with the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, including two Canadians. Recipients were chosen from a competitive pool of applicants across North America via their local warehouse distributor, all aspiring to complete their secondary education. Both Canadian winners are from Saskatchewan and are under Auto Electric: Madison Gray-Pirsak from Regina and Carter Thomas from Tisdale. “2024 was yet another outstanding

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Automotive Fleet

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Amid natural disasters and political upheaval in the 2024 election, Harris’s and Trump’s proposed policies present both challenges and opportunities for fleets in uncertain times.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 18, 2024

When you hear the words “composite rotor,” you might think of a racecar brake rotor with Allen head bolts holding the hat to the outer ring. But, more economical and robust “semi-floating” rotors have made it onto import and domestic vehicles. In their marketing materials, manufacturers and suppliers may call these rotors semi-floating, dual-cast or composite rotors.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Our latest stop on the Road to AAPEX is St. Louis, Missouri, the home of the National Museum of Transportation where we’re reminded of the automotive aftermarket’s history and heritage. That history resonates with St. Louis-based Hunter Engineering, which was born in 1946, but has always had its sights set on the future. Babcox Media’s Joe Keene visits Hunter for a look at the company’s technological growth, which is exemplified by Hunter’s Ultimate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) cali

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The automotive industry is witnessing a transformative shift in how technology and artificial intelligence are being integrated into auto sales and remarketing strategies. New advancements are streamlining operations and enhancing customer experiences and sales effectiveness. Technology offers numerous benefits in the workplace, including saving time, streamlining processes, and analyzing data.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A recent MIT study has found that high temperatures inside vehicle cabins during hot summer days significantly increase the levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), posing potential health risks to occupants. A new study by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cabin air dynamics: Unraveling the patterns and drivers of volatile organic compound distribution in vehicles , published in the journal PNAS Nexus emphasized the critical role of material surface temperature

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2024

From a tire dealer’s perspective, knowledge is key. Most overlanding enthusiasts already have a basic understanding of their tire needs, so it’s up to dealers to impress with in-depth knowledge and a thorough understanding of tire nuances. “Know the products that you offer inside and out, including the tire’s construction, the compound and the tread pattern,” says Ben Anderson, senior manager of light truck and off-road categories for Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 18, 2024

ChargePoint announced the availability of a new charging solution, priced at $699. The company said the Level 2 charger lowers the barrier to entry for fleet electrification, while still enabling access to one of the world’s most advanced fleet and telematics software platforms. ChargePoint said its CPF50 enables those who are considering electric vehicles for their fleet to affordably procure and install charging, while maximizing the benefits of going electric.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In the latest episode of the Road to AAPEX, we go on a journey through the past, present and future of the manufacturing of exhaust systems. We begin with an overview of catalytic converters, highlighting their evolution since the 1970 Clean Air Act, which mandated significant emission reductions. Clint Cooper from AP Emissions details the engineering behind its exhaust components, which are crafted in American facilities using state-of-the-art technology.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 15, 2024

3 Prevention Tips to Help Protect Your Dealership Data from Proton’s Security Operations Center shows the number of verifiable cyberattack attempts on dealerships across the country are up 151% since June 19. There has also been an uptick in suspicious activity and true threats of 129% compared to the previous 90 days. Attackers are getting smarter and faster, and now they’re incorporating AI into ransomware and phishing emails, elevating the stakes for organizations everywhere.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 18, 2024

But what you do need is an all-round business plan that includes how to implement AI to achieve your goals Over the past few years, the buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) has become hard to ignore, especially in the automotive industry. It’s no surprise. Recent reports have shown that businesses utilizing AI in their operations are reporting a 15-30 per cent increase in revenue.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Tire Pros , a subsidiary of American Tire Distributors (ATD) , announced new offerings and programs at its 2024 Tire Pros conference. This year’s event, which was held in Austin, Texas, focused on achieving excellence in all aspects of business under the theme “Roadmap to Excellence,” the company said. A key focus of the conference was Tire Pros’ ongoing enhancement of its digital ecosystem.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) and Revel announced an agreement to provide Toyota and Lexus battery electric vehicle (BEV) customers with complimentary access to Revel’s DC fast charging network in New York City for approximately three years through October 14, 2027. Revel currently operates the largest network of public fast charging stations in New York City, with four high-volume stations open 24/7 offering both NACS and CCS plug types, according to Toyota.

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