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Why average age will keep going up

Auto Service World

While the automotive aftermarket will see a growing number of older vehicles in need of servicing, the overall lifespan of vehicles hasn’t been significantly altered following the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, one expert suggested. Furthermore, noted Todd Campau, aftermarket … The post Why average age will keep going up appeared first on Auto Service World.

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2024 Career Guide: How to Get a Job as a Mechanic

Automotive Training Centre

The demand for skilled mechanics continues in an era where technology and automation continue to revolutionize industries. A career as a mechanic offers a unique blend of challenges and rewards, providing the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive technology while ensuring the reliability and performance of vehicles that people depend on every day.

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January/February 2024

Auto Service World

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Tuesday Teaching | Ask the Pros All Things Ads, Web, SEO

Shop Marketing Pros

Ask the Pros All Things Ads, Web, SEO Webinar Tuesday | 3/19/2024 12 PM CST Join the Pros for another Tuesday Teaching! As we wrap up Q1, we’re joined by our Digital Ads Director, Hallie, Director of SEO, Michelle, and Website Project Manager, Erin, to answer all of your questions relating to ads, SEO, and websites! Submit your questions to ask@shopmarketingpros.com and register today for the free webinar!

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Tool Time Podcast: Clore Automotive

Brake & Front End

TechShop’s Tool Time Podcast Series highlights tool and equipment trends, combined with an educational focus on technology that brings solutions to shop owners and techs as they address the growing complexity of vehicle repair. In this episode, Tech Shop Editor Nadine Battah and Babcox Media’s ASE Certified Master Technician Eric Garbe sit down with Jim O’Hara from Clore Automotive.

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Rev Up Your Marketing With the Video Advantage | Expanded Edition

Shop Marketing Pros

A Video Marketing Masterclass for Auto Repair Shop Owners Changing the Industry L&N Automotive April 13th, 2024 Register Now Join industry experts Brian Walker of Shop Marketing Pros and Chris Enright of Enright Automotive for an immersive, 8-hour class designed to turbocharge your marketing efforts using the power of video. This hands-on workshop, set in the dynamic backdrop of L&N Automotive in Blowing Rock, NC, is tailored specifically for auto repair shop owners looking to drive thei

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A Closer Look At Key Programming

Tomorrow's Technician

Remember the good old days when you started a vehicle by inserting a metal key into the ignition lock cylinder? Those cars, trucks and SUVs are still out there, but imagine a future without the collective jingle-jangle of millions of mechanical car keys in our pockets – because it seems we’re moving in that direction at a rapid clip. The pace of change really picked up in the 1990s.

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CITGO Enters EV Space with Pilot Program Launch

Tomorrow's Technician

CITGO Petroleum Corporation, along with marketer Folk Oil Company, recently launched an electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot program they said is designed to meet the needs of EV drivers in Battle Creek, Mich. The CITGO location at 15551 11 Mile Road now offers both regular transportation fuel and EV charging stations. For added consumer convenience, EV chargers include both Charging System (CCS) and the North American Charging Standard ( NACS ) plugs, the companies said.

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Is Selling Time on Testing/Analysis jobs Hurting Our Profits?

AutoShopOwner

When a tech completes a timing belt in 3 hours, but the job is billed to the customer at 4 hours, we don't reduce the labor charge. BUT, if we project a check engine diagnosis to take 2 hours, but the tech completes the testing in 1.5, why do so many shops reduce the labor charge to 1.5 to the customer? We need to get away from selling time, to selling what the job is worth.

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Techs Rock Candidate Profiles – Aviation, Motorcycle & Marine

Tomorrow's Technician

TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards is an awards program recognizing both technical students’ and professional technicians’ commitment to the profession. Honorees serve as true role models, inspiring the next generation and fueling the pipeline of future technicians. Today we present profiles of the Future Technician and Working Technician finalists in the Aviation, Motorcycle and Marine category.

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All-Original and Unrestored 1972 Plymouth Barracuda Is an Incredible Garage Find

autoevolution

Introduced for the 1970 model year, the third-generation Plymouth Barracuda was a massive departure from its predecessors. Built on the brand-new E-body platform, it gained a more aggressive design, and Chrysler's high-compression big-block V8 engines finally became regular options. ( continue reading.

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Belt Service For Hybrid and Stop/Start Systems

Tomorrow's Technician

Here is a tech tip you can use if you are seeing more hybrids and stop/start vehicles with noise complaints at your shop. Noise problems can be challenging to replicate on these vehicles because the gasoline engine doesn’t run constantly and starts only under specific conditions. With hybrids, the customer might complain a noise occurs when another action is taken, like moving his or her foot off the brake pedal, changing the settings of the HVAC system or if extra power is required for accelera

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1957 Dodge Texan Survivor Is a Super-Rare Find, Takes First Drive in Years

autoevolution

With the economy in full swing after World War II, both manufacturers and car buyers embraced the "bigger is better" philosophy in the 1950s. Full-size vehicles were selling like hotcakes, and automakers were looking for ways to get even more people into showrooms. The Big Three began introducing increasingly more luxurious trims and ( continue reading.

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Race Season Starts With Winners in the MindGames 500

Tomorrow's Technician

This is a great time of year – the Daytona 500 was last week, the F1 season kicks off in Bahrain in a couple of weeks and the NHRA Gatornationals are right after that. Race season is upon us! In honor of the men and women of motorsports, the Guess The Tool from last week included the word race in its name – and nearly everyone crossed the finish line on the lead lap!

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Led Zeppelin Manager’s Ferrari 246 Dino Hits the Auction Block, Is It Worth Seven Figures?

autoevolution

In a way, all modern hard rock bands from a variety of different niches and disciplines can trace their roots back to Led Zeppelin. In the same way, modern Ferraris can trace their roots back, at least in part, to the 246 Dino. But what happens when you combine these two paradigms? As it turns out, it's the recipe for a whole lot of dollar signs.

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Executive Spotlight with Tyler Nathan of TBF / Jupiter Warranty Management

AutoSuccess

In this Executive Spotlight interview, Tyler Nathan of TBF / Jupiter Warranty Management , speaks with AutoSuccess’ Brian Ankney about the specialized service of warranty administration for dealerships. Nathan explains that, contrary to common misconceptions, their company doesn’t sell warranties but instead helps dealerships manage and submit warranty claims to OEMs for payment.

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One-Owner 1981 Chevrolet Impala Hides a Controversial Surprise Under the Hood

autoevolution

Introduced in 1958, the highly popular Chevrolet Impala remained in continuous production until 1985. The sixth-generation version, which debuted in 1977, marked the end of the line until Chevy revived the nameplate in 1994. But that's not the only detail that makes the s. ( continue reading.

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SureTrack Real Fix: Seized Kia Vibrations

Mitchell 1

This 2020 Kia Sedona rolled into the shop with random vibrations occurring around 50-60mph. SureTrack's community of expert techs, helped a fellow member solve the tricky diagnosis involving vibrations caused by a seized caliper. See the fix ➤ The post SureTrack Real Fix: Seized Kia Vibrations appeared first on Mitchell 1 ShopConnection.

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Preserved 81 Chevy Impala Has Piece of American History for an Engine, Not in a Good Way

autoevolution

There's nothing like boxy American land barge sedans from the 80s and 90s. For reasons that logic or standards of good taste can't explain, there's something about the floaty, cloud-like road mannerisms that come from two and a half tons of American steel stretched out by what must feel like several zip codes. But even by malaise-era land ship standards, this 1981 Chevy Impala is a bit more special than the countless millions of others in its ranks. ( continue reading.

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K&M Tire’s president discusses her vision for progressive tire dealers in 2024

Tire Review Magazine

What does “leveling up” your tire business in 2024 mean? It’s an easy question to write off while your bays are filling up, or when your phones are ringing off the hook, or when a shipping delay stops an important order from arriving on time, or when a customer is complaining, or when your shop equipment fails… The list of trials and tribulations taking place daily in the life of your friendly neighborhood tire dealer goes on and on, and it’s hard sometimes to take

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The World's Fastest Ride-On Toy Car Is a Tiny Electric Porsche That Tops 92MPH

autoevolution

Every achievement, no matter how small, starts with a dream. For one engineer in Germany, it started with a passion for bobby-cars and a dream to hit the 88 mph (141.5 kph) speed needed for temporal displacement in the Back to the Future movies. Marcel Paul is a student of electrical engineering at the Fulda University of Applied Sciences in Germany, and he's been a passionate bobby-car racer for years.

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Why Shops Choose Digital Vehicle Inspections

AutoVitals

Unfortunately, the automotive repair industry has battled a reputation of mistrust for decades. Customers are often skeptical about the necessity and quality of repairs. However, digital vehicle inspections (DVI) are changing this reputation, offering a transparent, efficient, and customer-friendly approach. Here are five compelling reasons why your auto repair shop should adopt digital vehicle inspections.

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All-Original 1964 Buick Electra 225 Convertible Is a Genuine Head-Turning Machine

autoevolution

Buick produced approximately 70,000 Electra 225 units for the 1964 model year, with the company now offering the car in five body styles. The two-door sport coupe and sedan were the most popular, but the convertible also witnessed increasing production numbers despite the heftier price tag. The 1964 model year brought several notable changes to the Electra 225 lineup, including from an engine perspective.

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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser's Starting Price Is $23,000 Less Than The Last Generation

Jalopnik

Toyota’s all-new Land Cruiser is probably one of the most anticipated automotive debuts in the last few years. After a two-year hiatus, during which fans here in the U.S. had a will they /won’t they moment on whether Toyota would bring the nameplate back to the U.S , Toyota blew everyone away by debuting an all-new Land… Read more.

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The Duesenberg Straight 8 Hemi: the the first All-American win at Le Mans, in 1921

autoevolution

The early twenties were some pretty hectic times for the world, and we still have some resonances of those troubled times that echo to this day. Remember, humanity was striving to get back up on its feet after a pandemic that eradicated tens of millions of lives, forcing governments to enforce curfews. Sanitary face masks were mandatory, alcohol was illegal, and two gearhead-infected brothers were building an American hypercar.

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Does Anyone Really Want Autonomous Racing?

Jalopnik

A small handful of people in the world of motorsports might find reason to care about the concept of autonomous racing. In theory this could be a new opportunity for motorsport to return to its original purpose as a crucible of automotive technological improvement. In practice, it’s boring , half-assed , and deeply… Read more.

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2024 Ford Mustang GT Becomes a Crimson Aero Warrior in Fantasy Land. Do You Approve?

autoevolution

The Ford Motor Company had a good year in 2023, especially at home in America, where it retained the title for the F-Series as the most popular nameplate across the automotive market and placed third overall behind GM and Toyota with almost 2 million sales. The F-Series reached almost 751k deliveries last year, but even the brand's only passenger car didn&#03. ( continue reading.

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The 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Just Got A Lot Cheaper Because They're Piling Up On Dealer Lots

Jalopnik

Ford announced it is drastically cutting the price of its 2023 Mustang Mach-E electric crossover after sales took a poo in January of this year. All Mach-Es are now between $3,100 and $8,100 cheaper than they were before, and it comes at a time when EV makers around the world are taking battle axes to their vehicles’… Read more.

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Stellantis Canada Recalls Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger Over Brake System Issue

autoevolution

Transport Canada has recently published a safety recall on Stellantis Canada's behalf. As it happens, a handful of L-platform vehicles produced for the 2023 model year at Brampton Assembly in Ontario may feature an incorrectly adjusted parking brake. The vehicles in question are split between the Chrysler 300, technically similar Dodge Charger, and the Charger's two-door sibling.

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Land Rover Says 24-Inch Wheels Are Too Much

Jalopnik

You don’t exactly buy a Land Rover Range Rover Sport SV because you’re looking to be subtle. It may not be quite as in-your-face as the Lamborghini Urus , but with a 626 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque turbocharged V8 under the hood, it can hit 60 mph in less than four seconds, and everyone’s going to hear it from… Read more.

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2024 Ford Mustang GT With Gen 6 Whipple Supercharger and Full Corsa Exhaust Sounds Divine

autoevolution

Ahem, the neighbors might disagree (wink, wink) if you forget to switch from Track or Sport Mode to Normal when you get back home in this light blue beast. Actually, not even that is silent enough, so it's great that it also comes with a Quite Mode. The S650 seventh generation 2024 Ford Mustang was introduced at nationwide dealerships late last summer. ( continue reading.

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These Are The 80s Cars In Desperate Need Of Revival

Jalopnik

There are a lot of great cars on sale today, like the wonderful Rivian R1s , the excellent Volvo EX30 and the exceptional Hyundai Elantra N. But do you know what they’re all lacking? A dash of 1980s nostalgia, that’s what. Read more.

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15 "Naked" Motorcycles You Can Ride in 2024 (and What Makes Them Cool)

autoevolution

Naked motorcycles are a special breed of two-wheelers. Born some decades ago out of necessity, these machines are today among the most appreciated of their kind, and almost not a single sunny day goes by without us running into one on the street. The general definition of what a naked bike is states that we're dealing with a motorcycle without a fairing, with no body parts pulled over the engine and frame, and with no protection over. ( continue reading.

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What’s The Most Underrated Car Of The 1990s?

Jalopnik

The ’90s was a wonderful time filled with Britpop, “Friends” and the birth of roughly half of the Jalopnik staff. Do you know what it also had in bucket loads? Awesome cars. And while machines like the Acura NSX and McLaren F1 may hog the limelight, we bet there are some monsters from the 90s that have slipped under… Read more.

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The 500 Spiaggina E-Classic Combines Vintage Aesthetics With an All-Electric Powertrain

autoevolution

Toys for Boys, a new brand of Italy-based Aznom Automotive, has revealed an all-electric version of the Fiat 500 Spiaggina that preserves the vintage looks of the original car from the 1950s, demonstrating once again that modern EV technology can coexist harmoniously with classic design. Called 500 Spiaggina E-Classic, the new electric restomod reflects a growing trend in the automotive industry that sees companies creating products that. ( continue reading.

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Hack Your Way To The Superior Euro Headlights The Government Doesn't Want You To Have

Jalopnik

To understand why I decided tobreak into the software configurations on my Polestar 2, I must first emphasize my frustrations with the NHTSA implementation for Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) headlights via an amendment to FMVSS 108. Read more.

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Volkswagen Australia Recalls Certain Skoda and Cupra Vehicles Over Brake Fluid Leak

autoevolution

Volkswagen Group-owned Skoda and Cupra have recently filed two separate recalls with Australia's Department of Infrastructure and Transport for a rather fiery problem. As it happens, the heat shield between the brake master cylinder and exhaust manifold may be incorrectly fitted. The connection to the brake fluid reservoir could, therefore, melt.

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