Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Managing employees, staying updated with the latest automotive technologies, ensuring customer satisfaction and handling administrative duties can quickly become overwhelming. From CRM (customer relationship management) software to inventory management systems, there are numerous tools available to streamline your operations.

Auto Repair Shop

Auto Service World

APRIL 17, 2025

CARS magazine reached out to leaders in the automotive repair and service sector of the automotive aftermarket to ask them about their thoughts about the industry over the next 12 months. The post <span style=color:#ff0000>CARS Executive Outlook:</span> Ronald Tremblay appeared first on Auto Service World.

Car

Auto Remarketing

MAY 5, 2025

When I was a Chevy dealership manager, I stumbled upon that answer. The service lane is a natural place to look for efficiencies through software. Also, having a good, easy-to-use software solution can keep the techs at your dealership. Replacing people is expensive; having the right software can reduce this cost.

Car Dealership

Auto Service World

JUNE 7, 2025

Warranty claim management used to be a laborious procedure that earlier included Excel or paper records that frequently fell short. The old-school warranty systems are crumbling the automotive OEMs under today’s pressures of smart cars, impatient customers, and thin profit margins. Let’s explore how in the next section.

Automotive

AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Automotive dealerships are constantly inundated with new tools and software that promise to revolutionize their operations. From CRM systems to inventory management tools, the technology landscape for dealerships is vast and often overwhelming. The solution?

Software

Auto Service World

APRIL 16, 2025

Sales, however, remain well below their 2024 highs it will be interesting to see how sales progress with the return of Quebec incentives in April, said DesRosiers managing partner Andrew King, referring to the end of the suspension of the Ev purchase incentive program that went from Feb. 1 to April 1.

Car

Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 25, 2025

Working as a warehousing clerk in the auto parts industry requires precision, efficiency, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities at once. Traditional inventory management methods and processing orders can be time-consuming and prone to human error, leading to costly mistakes and delays.

Management

Automotive Fleet

JUNE 12, 2025

21-23, 2025 San Diego, CA Popular Topics Fleet in Flux: Costs, Tariffs & Regulations Reshape 2025 Fleet in Focus: Mikhaila Baldwin Inaugural Survey Highlights Fleet Managers’ Top Challenges & Priorities Where Is Fleet Growing? Photo: Volvo Volvo Cars has introduced a new safety belt technology called the multi-adaptive safety belt.

Car

AutoInc.

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In today’s competitive automotive repair industry, being a successful shop owner is about much more than fixing cars. With the right systems, technology, and delegation, you can reduce bottlenecks, ensure consistent quality, and make your shop more enjoyable to manage and even take the weekends for yourself.

Software

CATI

MARCH 20, 2025

This career requires a deep understanding of vehicle technology, inventory software, and logistics. At the same time, professionals in this field must also be familiar with older vehicle models to meet customers’ needs with classic or used cars. Time management is also crucial for staying productive.

Management

Automotive Training Centre

APRIL 2, 2025

Whether you’re servicing a gasoline-powered car or working as a hybrid and electric vehicle mechanic, recognizing what dashboard alerts mean is crucial for diagnosing and repairing vehicles effectively. EVs have unique warnings that differ from traditional cars, such as thermal management system failures and inverter issues.

Automotive

Solera

JULY 28, 2025

Being a car dealer today isn’t just about selling vehicles. Modern car shoppers expect personalized, seamless experiences akin to those offered by sophisticated tech giants. They’re not just shopping for cars; they’re seeking exceptional experiences. Why the disconnect?

Management

AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

How Dennis Dillon Auto Group Built a Winning Private-Party Buying Program Most car dealers think the best used vehicles are found at auctions. We talked with their used car manager, Bryan Bough, about their private-party buying program. Streamlined Lead Management Managing leads from private sellers initially felt overwhelming.

Car

RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Definition and Key Characteristics of Autonomous Vehicles Autonomous vehicles are cars that can drive themselves. They operate based on a combination of software and hardware, which allows them to process real-time information about their environment. You can be a passenger without worrying about operating the car.

Vehicle

Bolt on Technology

APRIL 1, 2025

Incorrect parts might be ordered because the paperwork had the wrong year of the car, a specialty tool is needed, and you didnt know about it ahead of time; the technician is behind schedule because the previous job took longer than expected, and the customer wants an update. There are always problems you dont expect.

Service Advisor

CATI

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As connected cars become more commonplace, telematics technology is increasingly important in automotive repair shops. Typical uses include fleet management, predictive maintenance, and emergency response systems. Hands-On Training to Build Your Skills Master diagnostic tools and software through intensive hands-on training.

Automotive Repair

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. Kumar Saha is vice president (U.S.)/managing

Collision Repair

AutoSuccess

APRIL 10, 2025

How to Make Smarter Inventory Acquisition Decisions that Will Better Impact Your Bottom Line David Farmer, founder and CEO of Intice, recently stated, You make your profit the day you buy the car. This simple truth of buying cars right, often overlooked, is the key to unlocking higher profits in the car business. But reality?

Transportation

AutoSuccess

MARCH 10, 2025

By leveraging data from previous purchases, online interactions and even social media, car dealerships not only increase operational efficiency but also create a highly personalized buying experience. These AI-technologies largely avoid costly disruptions from outside vendors to line management and to final mile customer deliveries.

Automotive

Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 31, 2025

Unlike traditional one-way charging, where power flows from the grid to the cars battery, V2G systems allow stored energy in the cars battery to be sent back to the grid when needed. It considers factors like energy demand, the cars battery level, and the users driving schedule.

Automotive

AutoSuccess

JULY 4, 2025

It supports over 100 car brands and offers more than 38 service functions, including: Oil reset Brake system maintenance Battery management Diesel particulate filter service Factory-level full-system diagnostics These functions help users complete daily maintenance tasks quickly and accurately.

Software

Automotive Fleet

JUNE 9, 2025

21-23, 2025 San Diego, CA Popular Topics Fleet in Flux: Costs, Tariffs & Regulations Reshape 2025 Fleet in Focus: Mikhaila Baldwin Inaugural Survey Highlights Fleet Managers’ Top Challenges & Priorities Where Is Fleet Growing? Photo: Volvo Volvo Car USA announced the details for its 2026 hybrid lineup. That means that 2.5

Car

Automotive Training Centre

JULY 15, 2025

Understanding the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) CVTs are now a common feature in many compact and hybrid cars. In auto mechanic training at ATC, you’ll learn how to service DCT systems, from clutch calibration to software updates and sensor diagnostics. But that doesn’t mean they’re simple to maintain.

Auto Mechanic Training

AutoSuccess

JULY 1, 2025

MUCAR has launched its next-generation smart car diagnostic scanner: the MUCAR 892BT. What’s New in This Smart Car Diagnostic Scanner? Expanded System Capabilities: Includes image management, Kindle-style reading and YouTube access for tutorials and infotainment. B for Breakthrough: A spirit driven by innovation.

Car

RepairSmith

APRIL 4, 2025

Understanding these common issues on the Toyota Tundra can help owners proactively manage their trucks for long-term reliability. Regular maintenance, consistent oil changes, and prompt diagnostics can help manage these potential issues, ensuring your Tundra maintains optimal engine performance.

Oil Change

RepairSmith

JULY 3, 2025

The Taycan, Porsche’s first fully electric sports car, set new standards for performance, luxury, and what an exciting EV can be. Utilizing the car’s range management features and preconditioning the battery can help address this concern by optimizing efficiency and extending practical driving distances.

Tire Rotations

RepairSmith

MARCH 21, 2025

Tesla has issued software updates and performed hardware fixes to address these concerns. Regular software updates and routine cabin air filter replacements can help prevent these issues. Owners have reported malfunctioning heating and cooling systems, lack of cabin heat, or unusual noises from the system.

Tire Rotations

AutoSuccess

JULY 7, 2025

Several fixed ops directors have told me their shops lose 15 minutes per service bay, often per job, waiting for work to arrive as technicians or porters scour lots to find misplaced cars and keys. Inventory management is important for maintaining adequate stocking levels, improving turn rates and meeting customer demand.

Management

AutoSuccess

JULY 9, 2025

has launched Drive Together, a digital car buying tool and expansion of Santander’s Drive offering. It lives on car dealerships’ websites and captures pre-qualified leads from web traffic. Consumers explore dealer inventory online and consider cars that match their budgets. Santander Consumer USA Inc.

Car

Auto Remarketing

JULY 11, 2025

Connected cars can provide entertainment, give directions and help prevent collisions. But according to a new report from AI-powered cloud-based data management platform Upstream, one thing they can do — but aren’t — is help reduce vehicle recalls. The full report can be downloaded here.

Car

Auto Service World

MAY 22, 2025

The pandemic also closed thousands of repair outlets, reducing the DIFM market’s capacity to service the growing number of cars and light trucks. Between 2019 and 2023, the annual product sales of the average car and light truck bay rose significantly. This shift caused a plunge in DIFM product sales, while DIY sales surged.

Auto Repair

Ratchet + Wrench

JULY 10, 2025

AI scheduling software: 52% AI estimate generator: 61% AI digital vehicle inspection: 59% AI customer service representative: 37% Jason Smith, owner of M&M Car Care Center with locations in Merrillville, Schererville, Dyer, and Hammond, Indiana, says online booking is reducing the number of incoming calls his service advisors have to attend to.

Auto Repair Shop

Jalopnik

JUNE 23, 2025

Finance , Rivian Chief Software Engineer Wassym Bensaid revealed that the EV startup will be providing the underlying tech stack for all future EVs from the Volkswagen Group. Basically, Volkswagen and its brands have decades of mechanical engineering experience, but comparatively little in software engineering.

Software

Shop Marketing Pros

JULY 2, 2025

EPISODE: 159 – There’s No Such Thing As A Price Shopperketing When car count dips and phones go quiet, the first call most shop owners make is to their marketing company. It’s about owning your process, getting real insight, and making the moves that will fill your bays with the right cars and the right customers.

Service Advisor

AutoSuccess

MAY 1, 2025

The general narrow-minded focus we all suffer in conducting our day-to-day job helps us forget and neglect the basics of the car business we need to remember. OK, I do not want to be Chicken Little crying that the sky is falling, but I hope to encourage you to look at the reconditioning practices of your used car department.

Management

Autoflow

JUNE 30, 2025

Long before I owned an auto repair shop, I dreaded when my car broke down for a couple of reasons. I hated being in the dark as to what, if anything, was going on with my car and its unknown status while in the shop. At first, I was managing pure chaos. I never had the money to fix it, and, 2.)

Auto Repair Shop

AutoSuccess

JUNE 23, 2025

You’re a car dealer; such environments are made for your mentality, aptitude, creativity and long suffering. Consider these actions to reduce market risks to used car profitability. This is one of the most productive and simplest ways to better manage margin expectations on every used car you buy. Here we go again.

Used Cars