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Autel: Pushing the Boundaries of Aftermarket Diagnostics 

Brake & Front End

Whether discussing secure gateways or access to functions, software, and specifications on newly released vehicles, aftermarket diagnostic product developers such as Autel are always playing catch up to get that OE-only capability in the hands of our users. AutoAuth charges an annual fee of $50 per vehicle brand.

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Announcing the 2024 Shop of the Year

Auto Service World

CARS magazine is proud to announce that Maidens Family Auto Care in Barrie, Ontario, is the winner of this years prestigious Shop of the Year Award, sponsored by Milwaukee Tool. They took over from Almer Automotive in 2020, forcing the Maidens to fill some big shoes. Helping people out is the big thing for us, Craig said.

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Should there be worry about the shrinking sweet spot?

Auto Service World

Starting next year, the number of vehicles in the auto repair-age sweet-spot—cars and light trucks six to ten years old—will shrink significantly for a prolonged period, reported an industry analysis. The consequences of plunging new vehicle sales during 2020 are working through the vehicle population.

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Domestic nameplates losing ground in aftermarket

Auto Service World

The once-dominant domestic nameplates in the light vehicle aftermarket have seen a steady decline in the U.S. Domestic nameplates peaked in product volume in 2015 but have since struggled to match the growth of the total light vehicle aftermarket, which has risen over 20 per cent in the same period.

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How to Safely Jump-Start Hybrids and Newer Vehicles

Brake & Front End

This is a maintenance alert for you guys out there who have to pull cars into the shop or charge the battery on some vehicles. If it’s a late model vehicle or it’s a vehicle that is a hybrid, pay attention to the service information when you’re performing a jump-start these vehicles.

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Report shows Q1 used-car retail prices calm before a potential storm

Auto Remarketing

As the first quarter of 2025 ended, all was calm for used-vehicle retail prices. But, Cars Commerce reported in its Q1 2025 Auto Market Review , that might have been the calm before the storm. The report, based on data from the companys Cars.com, Dealer Inspire and AccuTrade platforms, showed used-car list prices fell 0.9%

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Polaris Slingshot Service and Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

An autocycle is a type of three-wheeled vehicle that blends characteristics of motorcycles and cars, and it started being seen in 2016. These vehicles typically have a steering wheel instead of handlebars, a fully or partially enclosed cabin, and foot-operated controls like a car. In 2020, Polaris developed its own 2.0L