AutoShopOwner

JANUARY 29, 2025

Key Financial Records to Maintain Several crucial documents form the foundation of your financial records. Credit Card Statements Credit card statements document all credit card transactions and should be kept organized and reconciled with all of your other internal records. Separating your business and personal finances is crucial.

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Banking Auto Repair Shop Finance Auto Repair 130

Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 21, 2025

Understanding Traditional Risk Assessment in Auto Body Estimating Auto body estimators are crucial to evaluating vehicle damage and determining repair costs. They then prepare work orders and insurance claim forms to document their findings and recommendations. This level of automation also impacts insurance estimations.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Automotive dealerships are constantly inundated with new tools and software that promise to revolutionize their operations. Yet, despite the promises of increased efficiency and higher profits, many dealerships find themselves burned by software that complicates their workflows rather than simplifies them. The solution?

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Software Automotive Management Vehicle 52

Auto Service World

JANUARY 12, 2025

Simulation software propels the ongoing massive transformation within the automotive industry. Market analysis indicates that the global automotive simulation software sector achieved a milestone with USD 5,316.8 Automotive simulation software has evolved beyond basic testing functionality. to reach $3,250.4

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Automotive Training Centre

AUGUST 14, 2024

Highway dispatchers ensure efficient and safe movement of vehicles on roads and highways. Misusing or underutilizing these tools can result in inefficiencies: Ignoring Software Features : Dispatch systems often have features designed to optimize routes, track vehicles, and manage schedules.

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Software Management Vehicle Automotive 299

autoevolution

JUNE 18, 2024

FCA US LLC has issued a mammoth recall in the United States, totaling 1,033,433 vehicles from the Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler brands. million vehicles. According to documents filed with the National Highway Safety Administration, iffy radio software prevents the rearview image from displaying. continue reading. )

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AutoShopOwner

APRIL 2, 2025

Use accounting software or even well-organized spreadsheets to do this consistently. Document Everything: Your records should be kept to the same standards as your shop schedule and organized and clear! Track Mileage: If you or your employees use personal vehicles for business purposes (e.g., Every bit matters.

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Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair Banking Finance 130

Autoflow

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In recent years, the Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) seems to be all the buzz and is promoted as an automotive industry tool that auto repair shops need. But, just what exactly is a DVI, and what are the benefits of digital vehicle inspections? What is a Digital Vehicle Inspection?

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Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair Vehicle Software 52

autoevolution

JUNE 26, 2024

The front-biased XT5 and the mechanically similar XT6 have been hit with a recall over instrument cluster software that – under certain conditions – prevents the indicator lights for the turn signals, high beams, and hazard warning flashers from illuminating as required. continue reading. )

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The Tesla brand is a leading name in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. For budding hybrid and electric vehicle mechanics, it’s a name you’ll encounter and engage with repeatedly throughout your career. Using turn signals as a strobe light adds an extra layer of safety, making the damaged electric vehicle more conspicuous.

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Mechanic Electricity Electric Vehicles Auto Mechanic Training 263

autoevolution

JANUARY 5, 2024

Be that as it may, Rivian also ended 2023 with a safety recall concerning 7,873 examples of the R1T pickup and R1S utility vehicle. More specifically, documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that ( continue reading. )

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 26, 2024

The automotive industry is undergoing a generational transformation with the continued use of electric vehicles (EVs). As more consumers embrace the benefits of EVs, the used car market is also seeing an influx of these eco-friendly vehicles. This can result in significant savings to the wallet.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 5, 2024

The automotive industry is undergoing a generational transformation with the continued use of electric vehicles (EVs). As more consumers embrace the benefits of EVs, the used car market is also seeing an influx of these eco-friendly vehicles. This can result in significant savings to the wallet.

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Electric Vehicles Used Cars Electricity Vehicle 130

Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

With the global vehicle repair and maintenance market steadily growing, building a scalable, well-structured business is essential for long-term success. A well-documented plan guides your operations and attracts potential investors or lenders. Develop standard operating procedures to ensure consistency in service delivery.

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autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

More specifically, the population comprises 242,669 vehicles manufactured in the period between February 3, 2021 and March 21, 2024. According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the body control module features iffy software that might incorrectly detect a current overload on either or both rear p.

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Vehicle Software Trucking Manufacturing 95

autoevolution

APRIL 4, 2024

As per documents filed by Hyundai Motor America with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a software error may result in obstruction of the rearview camera image by a Trailer Parking Assist message. The root cause of this concern is the rearview camera system's software logic, with sa. continue reading. )

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Software Vehicle IT 98

Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Dawn of Autonomous Fleet Management The introduction of autonomous vehicles into fleet management is not a matter of if but when. For dispatch training grads, this means an exciting opportunity to learn and master new technologies and software designed to manage these autonomous fleets.

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Auto Mechanic Training Management Mechanic Transportation 293

Auto Service World

DECEMBER 7, 2024

To gather evidence at a car accident scene, photograph vehicle damage, road conditions, and injuries. Obtain a police report and document everything to support your claim and protect your legal rights. Documenting the area effectively with the help of a smartphone or camera is recommended.

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Car Insurance Vehicle Software 130

autoevolution

JUNE 2, 2025

In said vehicles, the IPC may not properly illuminate gauges or telltales. Given the aforementioned, the remedy came in the form of updated instrument panel cluster software. Based on documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a handful of Transits di. continue reading. )

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Software Vehicle 52

autoevolution

MAY 30, 2025

Closely related to Europe's Fiat Ducato line of light commercial vehicles, the Ram ProMaster has been hit with a recall. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a security gateway module software error causes the rearview camera image not to display. continue reading. )

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Software Vehicle 52

Solera

AUGUST 4, 2024

For example, mechanic shops that service smaller passenger cars tend to have more room and need for lifts than shops that work on larger vehicles such as buses, tow trucks, RVs, or semis. Streamline Vehicle Data Management Your staff and technicians continually access a myriad of information to assist with daily operations.

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Mechanic Shop Mechanic Management Auto Repair 130

autoevolution

JUNE 17, 2024

According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the financially troubled Fisker Inc. has recalled every single Ocean produced in 2023 for a software issue affecting two control units.

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Software Manufacturing Vehicle 52

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A small number of Taycan electric vehicles produced for the 2024 model year have been hit with a recall. According to documents filed by Porsche Cars North America with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the headlight control module in these zero-emission sedans received software intended for the European market.

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Software Electric Vehicles Electricity Automotive 52

autoevolution

JANUARY 16, 2024

Twinned with the Polestar 2 on the Compact Modular Architecture developed by China Euro Vehicle Technology AB, the Volvo XC40 has been hit with a recall in the United States of America. According to Volvo Car USA, revised central electronic mo. continue reading. )

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Electronics Software Vehicle Car 52

Automotive Training Centre

JULY 11, 2023

Personalized Assistance and Recommendations For Better Service Auto parts can be complex, and customers often require guidance in selecting the right parts for their vehicles. Provide customers with comprehensive product documentation, including installation guides and maintenance tips.

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Brake & Front End

APRIL 8, 2024

A substantial segment of Autel’s employees—about 40%—are software engineers. This dedication to improving the efficiency of existing to developing new diagnostics and servicing capabilities shows in the MaxiSYS tablets’ vehicle, system, and subsystem software coverage and its logical and technician-friendly interface.

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Software Vehicle Electricity Engineering 130

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that Lucid has identified an error in software versions 2.1.2 An estimated 189 examples of the Air electric sedan are recalled, with said vehicles produced for the 2022 through 2024 model years at Lucid's. continue reading. )

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Software Electricity Vehicle 52

AutoSuccess

MAY 9, 2025

Addressing the Industrys Growing Pressure Vehicles are becoming more advanced, and repair timelines are getting shorter. These agents interpret vehicle behavior in real-time using expert logic and repair documentation. The company debuted this innovation on March 31, 2025.

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Auto Repair Automotive Repair Automotive Marketing Automotive 52

Brake & Front End

JULY 15, 2024

It can also help you to recommend a brake repair that returns the vehicle to like-new condition. Both pads and their thicknesses need to be inspected and documented. Every vehicle has a “minimum wear specification” for the brake pads, a number typically between two and three millimeters. Never take rust or corrosion lightly.

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Hydraulics Mechanic Vehicle Brake Repair 246

Meister Werks European & Import

MARCH 14, 2025

Another key point, this requires the vehicle be coded to a new battery. Using ISTA Document “RA_61_20”, notes on battery replacement. For further information, we find the master document in the battery modules. It is essential we install the original battery stored in the vehicle.

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Electricity Vehicle Management Auto Repair 52

Solera

MARCH 12, 2025

The average person typically references their cars Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) when obtaining insurance, ordering parts from the dealership, or reviewing the corresponding vehicle history report. The guide below features a comprehensive VIN year chart designed to help mechanics quickly decode vehicle manufacturing years.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

It can also help you to recommend a brake repair that returns the vehicle to like-new condition. Both pads and their thicknesses need to be inspected and documented. Every vehicle has a minimum wear specification for the brake pads, a number typically between two and three millimeters. Never take rust or corrosion lightly.

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Hydraulics Mechanic Vehicle Brake Repair 100

Automotive Management Network

MARCH 20, 2025

Invest in the Right Tools and Technology Auto shops are becoming increasingly tech-driven, and the businesses that embrace modern tools and software gain a significant competitive edge. Shop Management Software: A robust shop management system can automate scheduling, inventory tracking, invoicing, and customer communication.

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Auto Repair Software Management Automotive 52

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2025

According to TIA, the tool allows professionals to report difficulties in diagnosing or repairing vehicles. We hear about the growing frustration from shop owners and technicians who are unable to repair vehicles due to lack of access to essential tools, codes, or data, said TIA CEO, Dick Gust.

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Software Vehicle IT 40

Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The laser gimbals and onscreen guidance provided by Hunter’s WinAlign software increase target placement precision by compensating for non-level floors, monitoring placement errors, and confirming accuracy with laser measurements, Hunter explained. Ultimate ADAS provides documentation of the procedures performed, targets, and placement.

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Engineering Media Software Automotive 40

Solera

JUNE 25, 2024

These reference materials factor in the nature of the job, the vehicle’s age, make, and model, the average automotive technician’s skill level, and the desired timeframe as expressed by the customer. As new vehicles arrive on the market and in service lanes, labor time guides update to reflect servicing the latest technology.

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Mechanic Auto Repair Shop Service Advisor Auto Repair 130

Brake & Front End

APRIL 25, 2024

Today’s vehicles do not share many of the same designs, alignment procedures or adjustment methods. The alignment checks measure the angles of a vehicle, and that is it. From the time the vehicle is driven into the bay to when the initial measurements are obtained, it is critical.

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