Scotty's Automotive Services

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

When it comes to maintaining your vehicle, ensuring proper wheel alignment is a crucial aspect that often gets overlooked. In this article, we will delve into the importance of alignment services for your vehicle and why regular alignments are essential.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 28, 2025

Why time matters in inspections Vehicle inspections are the foundation of every repair order. Technicians should spend 35 to 45 minutes carefully inspecting each vehicle. When a technician has the time to inspect all components, catch wear and tear and identify problems early, it ensures the vehicle is in optimal condition.

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Auto Service World

JUNE 6, 2025

” With new vehicle supply severely constrained, inflation driving up prices and interest rates making vehicle financing less accessible, consumers held on to their cars longer. As disposable income shrinks and vehicle kilometres travelled decrease, many consumers are deferring or avoiding repairs.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 14, 2025

Similarly, a sudden drop in used car prices from post-COVID highs resulted in many vehicles not being repaired. For instance, as vehicles become more complex, the cost of repairing crash parts with all the added sensors and technology might lead to higher total loss ratios as these cars depreciate. He is based out of Toronto.

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Brake & Front End

APRIL 10, 2025

Wiper blade performance can vary depending on climate, driving conditions, and vehicle use. This article explains how to properly inspect wiper blades, what signs to look forsuch as streaking, noise, or poor contactand how degraded wipers can impact ADAS systems that rely on forward-facing cameras.

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Auto Service World

APRIL 18, 2024

Automotive bearings are an essential component in the functioning of nearly every type of vehicle. This article will explain … The post Automotive Bearings: A Simple Guide appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Consider the increasing prevalence of electric and hybrid vehicles. They can assist in setting up and optimizing these tools, allowing you to focus on what you do best: Repairing vehicles and serving your customers. This article originally appeared in the October issue of CARS magazine.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Cost-Effective Using parts that are designed to work together makes performing a brake job a much smoother process, as each component fits seamlessly, ultimately resulting in the vehicle spending less time on the hoist. Less time on the hoist means your shop can take on more vehicle services and turn a better profit each month.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 16, 2025

It is the shops responsibility to ensure the vehicle is safe upon return to the client. While its important for shops to generate an average repair order that supports the financial viability of the business, transparency and communication with clients are the key.

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Brake & Front End

APRIL 11, 2025

Enhanced in-system and multi-systems data analysis, as well as additional diagnostic aids for today’s vehicles with increasingly complex electrical systems, were most needed, users said. Industry-Leading Security Gateway Access: “Increasingly, automakers are securing critical vehicle systems behind gateway modules.

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Automotive Fleet

JUNE 13, 2025

Photo: ThisIsEngineering/ Pexels Privacy4Cars, a technology company that develops tools to protect data privacy and secure vehicle data for automotive businesses, recently received a new federal patent for its system and method that rates vehicles on data privacy. Awarded by the U.S. It is the company’s 10th awarded patent so far.

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AutoSuccess

MAY 8, 2025

Reconditioning vehicles is a crucial process for dealerships as well as individual owners looking to enhance a cars value before resale. With the right strategies, vehicles can be restored to a like-new condition while keeping costs low. Left untreated, these chips can lead to rust and devalue the vehicle.

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Brake & Front End

MAY 22, 2025

From identifying fluid leaks and damaged springs to checking hydraulic bushings and uneven tire wear, this article outlines the essential steps technicians should follow to accurately assess vehicle suspension systems. A thorough suspension inspection can prevent unexpected failures and ensure driver safety.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 17, 2025

A given in the repair industry is that the world of vehicle electronics keeps changing. With change, new challenges reveal themselves in the automotive repair industry every day that reshape how we look at vehicles and repair them. New electronics are being added to vehicles with every new model year.

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Brake & Front End

MAY 18, 2025

This article outlines the key signs of suspension wear and explains how to inspect shocks, struts, control arm bushings, and springs. Following a thorough, systematic inspection approach helps maintain vehicle performance, safety and customer trust.

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Automotive Fleet

JUNE 10, 2025

Graphic: Cox Automotive The average new-vehicle transaction price (ATP) in May was mostly unchanged from April, as the new vehicle sales pace slowed, according to new data released June 10 from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book. Compared to May 2024, new-vehicle transaction prices were higher by 1.0%. million from a pace of 17.3

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AutoSuccess

APRIL 21, 2025

What a car shopper cant find on them wouldnt fill a thimble so why should you consider adding digital vehicle portfolio (DVP) content to this fantastic marketing site? A digital vehicle portfolio provides full vehicle history, service records and original factory details, so customers know exactly what theyre getting.

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Auto Service World

MAY 8, 2025

Just as regular car maintenance keeps vehicles running smoothly, consistent self-care keeps you performing at your best. This article originally appeared in the April issue of CARS magazine The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Taking care of the aches and pains appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Fleet

JUNE 6, 2025

Graphic: Cox Automotive Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were lower in May compared to April , according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI). Looking at the market by powertrain, electric vehicle (EV) values increased by 3.1% The index declined to 205.2,

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Auto Service World

JUNE 4, 2025

Shops are facing customers with many questions about their financial future, ranging from geopolitical factors to increased cost of living to higher new and used vehicle prices. As tariffs threaten price increases on everyday purchases, they may think harder about how they approach their current vehicle.

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Autoflow

MARCH 23, 2025

24, 2025 Autoflow continues to make digital vehicle inspections easier and more efficient for technicians with the launch of its AI-enhanced technician notes , designed to help technicians document repair findings more clearly and professionally. Click here to read our article with more information or watch the video walkthrough below!

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Eastwood

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Factors like color choice, paint system (single-stage vs base/clear), vehicle size, and desired outcome (daily driver vs show) all matter. You can check out this article to factor how much paint you’ll need for your vehicle. One question we get all the time is, “How much will it cost me to do a paint job myself?”

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Automotive Fleet

JUNE 13, 2025

Graphic: Cox Automotive Used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of June dropped slightly month over month , but inventory was relatively flat compared to early June 2024, according to a Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data released June 13. million vehicles in May, unchanged from the 1.53 stood at 2.21

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 6, 2025

In the past 20 years, 4MATIC has become an option on every vehicle Mercedes-Benz sells. Transfer Cases and Center Differential 4MATIC vehicles have a transfer case mounted at or in the rear of the transmission. This article was excerpted from a longer one that originally appeared in our sister publication, ImportCar magazine.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Today, they grapple with increasingly complex vehicle systems, the growing expectations of informed (and sometimes misinformed) customers and the pressure to continuously upskill. All algo agreed that they have enough education on vehicle service to effectively advise clients. This way, we make more money over a longer period of time.

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Auto Service World

MAY 15, 2025

Not only do we need to adapt to the changes in vehicle technology on a yearly basis, we also need to change the way we attract new clients and retain current clients. Our ideal client is happy to pay us to maintain and repair their vehicle to the best of our ability. First, you need to know who your ideal client is.

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Auto Service World

APRIL 26, 2025

In this article, we are going to discuss this phenomenon with the experts from TopCashForCars.ca, a company extensively engaged in old car sales in Hamilton, Ontario. Being the residents of the most industrialized area in the GTA, Hamiltonians have the widest scope of opportunities for buying new vehicles, almost once every couple of years.

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Auto Service World

JUNE 13, 2025

This makes sense — after all, skilled technicians are becoming harder to find, and without proper training, they won’t be able to repair vehicles effectively. A well-trained advisor cultivates a loyal customer base, leading to clients who trust their shop so much that they drop off their keys and say, “No need to call — just fix my vehicle.”

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

FHEV Some 2020-2023 Escape hybrid vehicles equipped with a 2.5L full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain and 4WD may exhibit a grinding or rubbing noise while braking at or below 10 mph from the front of the vehicle. Yes: This article does not apply. Position the vehicle on a hoist. No: Proceed to Step 2.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 2, 2024

When purchasing a used car, it is important to take into account both the mileage and age of the vehicle. In this article, we will explore the importance … The post Buying a Used Car: Mileage vs. Age, What’s More Important? These two factors are vital in evaluating the condition of the car.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

If you look at the OEM procedure, step 14 of the removal process has you extracting the studs that hold the unit to the vehicle to be reused on the new unit. This Article is Sponsored By: BCA Bearings by NTN The post The Bearing Might Be In Stock, But What About… appeared first on Brake & Front End.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 20, 2025

Historically, the automotive service industry demonstrates an inverse relationship with economic conditions: In prosperous times, new vehicle sales increase, reducing the average vehicle age and lease/finance turnovers, which dampens service revenue growth. However, this cycle has been atypical. For example, Monro, Inc., reported a 6.4

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Auto Service World

MAY 13, 2025

From rising grocery prices to the increased cost of consumer goods, household budgets have become strained, directly affecting the demand for vehicle maintenance and repairs. This shift directly challenges the mechanical aftermarket, as new vehicle sales gain momentum and potentially slow the increasing average age of vehicles in service.

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Brake & Front End

APRIL 28, 2025

Make some time to think about what you are doing when repairing advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) electronics on a vehicle. A vehicle that was not calibrated at all or calibrated incorrectly creates the same hazards not only to the driver of the vehicle you repaired, but also to other drivers and families on the road.

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Auto Service World

APRIL 23, 2025

“ Career path Kuczynskis interest in cars and vehicle repair started at a young age. Despite his love of being a technician and working under the hood of vehicles, Kuczynski felt a pull towards the business side of the industry. As a technician, I could repair one vehicle at a time, he said. Ive always liked cars.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 19, 2025

Historically, the automotive aftermarket demonstrates an inverse relationship with economic conditions: In prosperous times, new vehicle sales increase, reducing the average vehicle age and lease/finance turnovers, which dampens aftermarket service revenue growth. However, this cycle has been atypical.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 9, 2024

Powerstroke engine, making it one of the more unique vehicles we got to see at the event. Cody and her partner own Acme Gas and Oil in Temperance, MI, and they were in search of a unique vehicle that fit their Ford-loving family. Inside the vehicle, the restoration was no less impressive.

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