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Dan Stander: Incoming ASA Chairman Brings Vision of Innovation and Industry Unity

AutoInc.

Dan Stander “The repair industry faces unprecedented challenges with new vehicle technologies, but there’s an incredible opportunity in how we respond together,” says Stander, whose leadership style emphasizes finding common ground between repairers, manufacturers, insurers, and educators.

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Do You Need To Change Transmission Fluid On A Sealed Transmission?

Jalopnik

The manufacturer knows best when these jobs should be done — or does it? In an effort to extend maintenance intervals and streamline maintenance schedules, many manufacturers have started to use sealed transmissions. Some manufacturers also claim that sealed transmissions contain "lifetime fluid" that doesnt need to be changed.

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An Easier Way of Fixing Bad Mercedes HVAC Smells

Tomorrow's Technician

This issue is inherent to the automotive HVAC system regardless of the manufacturer. Some 2008 through 2019 Mercedes-Benz models are leading the pack in stinky air conditioning. When the vehicle is shut down on a hot, sunny day, the process begins. Start the vehicle with the heat on high and let it run.

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May Fleet Sales Flat, Year-to-Date Total Dips

Automotive Fleet

increase from 216,378 vehicles sold in May 2024, according to Bobit Business Media fleet numbers released on June 5. increase from 216,378 vehicles sold in May 2024, according to Bobit Business Media fleet numbers released on June 5. compared to 202,309 vehicles sold in April 2024. Fleet sales year-to-date dipped 1.8%

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AAR vs Standard Tripod CV Axle Socket Design

Brake & Front End

Why it’s Important to Incorporate AAR Socket CV Axle Joints for Todays Performance Vehicles Many of today’s premium performance vehicles have upgraded to an AAR socket design to provide greater articulation operating angles while helping to reduce NVH (noise, vibration and harshness). Improved Performance.

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In Praise of the Humble 12-Volt Battery 

Brake & Front End

That is when it comes to those batteries used in electric vehicles. With traction batteries boasting 800 and even 900 volts, those advances are impressive, but also remarkable is how the 12-volt battery has evolved to support the power-draining safety and convenience features and fuel- efficiency technologies on today’s vehicles.

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Code For Radio Honda Accord 2008: How To Find, Retrieve, Enter

Motor Verso

The Honda Accord has been a well-liked car, and the 2008 model is no exception. Automobile manufacturers equip their vehicles… Read more » The post Code For Radio Honda Accord 2008: How To Find, Retrieve, Enter appeared first on Motor Verso.