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Diagnosing Mercedes-Benz 4Matic Transmissions

Tomorrow's Technician

The current generation of the Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC system is mechanically bulletproof. In 2012, for the C-Class and some AMG models, Mercedes-Benz took a different direction with 4MATIC. In the past 20 years, 4MATIC has become an option on every vehicle Mercedes-Benz sells. The seals can leak and fail if the case is over pressurized.

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Common Issues on the Tesla Model S

RepairSmith

The Tesla Model S forever changed the automotive industry upon its debut in 2012, blending cutting-edge technology and performance with an all-electric drivetrain. Failures often involve mechanical breakage or motor issues, preventing proper door access and necessitating replacements or mechanical adjustments.

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Customer Bought a 2012 Jaguar With 150,000 Miles, the Mechanic Has Really Bad News for Him

autoevolution

A customer bought a Jaguar sedan from a used car dealership and took it straight to a mechanic. The mechanic found issues amounting to around $5,000 and plans to ask the dealership to pay for everything. Have a mechanic inspect it. Unfortunately, he did it one bank transfer too late. Run a CarVertical report on it.

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Beyond the Ordinary: Crafting Social Media That Positions Your Auto Shop as Top-Tier

Shop Marketing Pros

This is Joe diagnosing an intermittent no-start issue on a 2012 Audi Q5. Let’s be real. Most auto repair shops’ social media is just… there. You’ve seen it: stock photos, generic car tips, and occasional oil change promos with a design that looks like it was built in 2008. It’s not that it’s bad; it’s just forgettable.

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Beyond the Ordinary: Crafting Social Media That Positions Your Auto Shop as Top-Tier

Shop Marketing Pros

This is Joe diagnosing an intermittent no-start issue on a 2012 Audi Q5. Let’s be real. Most auto repair shops’ social media is just… there. You’ve seen it: stock photos, generic car tips, and occasional oil change promos with a design that looks like it was built in 2008. It’s not that it’s bad; it’s just forgettable.

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Gluesenkamp Perez on Right to Repair: ‘Show Up & Advocate’

Tomorrow's Technician

That is the lifecycle of a mechanic. Well, it dates back years, but we’ll start in 2012 with the first successful implementation of a Right-to-Repair law in Massachusetts. This is the latest battleground for Right to Repair —the right for consumers to have access to their vehicle’s data…and decide who gets access to it.

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Honoring Tom Piippo: A Legacy of Leadership in the Automotive Industry

AutoInc.

His leadership led him to serve in various ASA roles, including regional director, the Mechanical Operations Committee (MOC), and most recently, ASA national secretary/treasurer. After discovering ASA-Michigan’s The Garage Key in the early 2000s, he joined ASA in 2003 and quickly became involved.