Brake & Front End
JUNE 30, 2025
Firing the “parts cannon” at an active ABS wheel speed sensor code often results in misdiagnosis and an unhappy customer. It may start with the wheel bearing hub unit or wheel speed sensor. If those parts do not resolve the problem, the technician may fire the parts cannon at the ABS hydraulic control module. Typically, the customer’s patience and wallet runs out before the car is fixed.
Tomorrow's Technician
JUNE 30, 2025
Here are seven diagnostic strategies that can be applied to any vehicle with problems with the variable valve timing systems. Check for a screen: The passages in the oil control solenoid and actuator can be tiny. Toyota, Honda and just about every manufacturer have a metal screen filter to prevent debris in the oil from reaching the variable valve timing system.
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Auto Service World
JUNE 30, 2025
Coats has upgraded its Alignment Check and Bodyguard Module, now available in Evo and Plus models. These all-in-one systems combine fast, touchless alignment measurements with high-resolution body condition imaging, helping shops and dealerships streamline vehicle intake, reduce liability and increase revenue. The Evo model replaces the previous standalone Alignment Check system, offering a compact, cost-effective solution with integrated front body imaging.
Tomorrow's Technician
JUNE 30, 2025
When it comes to a customer complaints to nail down a steering pull condition, there are two questions you should ask. 1) “Is it all the time?” If the problem is intermittent, it warrants some diagnostic time. The issue could be the brakes, power steering or other systems like ADAS. 2) “Does the pull increase or decrease with speed?” This prompt hopefully will give you an indication of the severity of the condition.
Auto Service World
JUNE 30, 2025
Dayco offers a full line of timing chain kits , with 128 part numbers available now, and more coming Fall 2025. The timing chain kit market reached more than $10B in 2023, and there is no quieting it down. Research suggests it will expand another $5B by 2031, which is staggering compared to other aftermarket parts categories. Experts say this growth is being driven by a demand for engine advancements.
Tomorrow's Technician
JUNE 30, 2025
Brain surgeon, step aside. Let the auto technician through. Electrical diagnostics are on the table. Sound crazy? This may not be as far-fetched as it seems. Like doctors, today’s technicians need advanced equipment, accurate procedures and a solid mindset. Your diagnostic approach needs to be well thought out, and it starts with your equipment. Modern computer controls and circuitry leave no room for error.
Auto Service World
JUNE 30, 2025
NRS Brakes announced several new parts introductions to its galvanized brake pad lineup. NS2168, representing 667,701 vehicles in operation, covers Buick Encore, 2018-2022, and Chevrolet Trax, 2018-2022. These brake kits include a complete stainless steel hardware kit. The company also added products for a full line of Rivian EVs. The NS1405 covers front of 2022-2025 Rivian R1S and 2022-2025 Rivian R1T.
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Girls Auto Clinic
JUNE 30, 2025
This June, Girls Auto Clinic made a bold statement at AutoTech 2025: Detroit with the launch of the SheCANic Garage Live Experience , a fully immersive, hands-on garage activation built for her. Created in partnership with Foxxtecca and African American Automotive Association (AAAA) , this wasn’t just a booth. It was an experience. A Real Garage, Inside a Convention Center From a Craftsman toolbox to a live demo vehicle ready for teaching moments, the SheCANic Garage looked and felt like the rea
Auto Service World
JUNE 30, 2025
Air Lift Company released a new LoadLifter kit with air spring cradles for the 2020-2025 Jeep Gladiator 4WD. Air Lift air spring kits are designed to work with the vehicle’s existing coil spring suspension to level the vehicle properly. They work to eliminate squat and correct frequent issues while towing or hauling, including poor headlight aim, unresponsive steering, body roll, and bottoming out.
Autoflow
JUNE 30, 2025
Long before I owned an auto repair shop, I dreaded when my car broke down for a couple of reasons. 1.) I never had the money to fix it, and, 2.) I disliked the waiting and black hole of time. 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. Fast forward to Chris, a new auto repair shop owner, in spring of 2011.
autoevolution
JUNE 30, 2025
The Tesla Cybertruck and the Chevrolet Silverado are now face to face (not literally) for the towing showdown. We always talk about which one is the quickest, which one offers more car for less money, and which one is more of a head-turner. While we do have the answer to all these questions, which have yet to find out which one of the two tows better without draining the battery in just a few miles.
Auto Service World
JUNE 30, 2025
Continental’s group sector ContiTech announced that it has appointed Ryan Gocher as head of distribution for its industrial solutions business in the Americas, effective July 1. He will succeed Guy Enta, who is retiring in July. In his new role, Gocher will report to Andreas Gerstenberger, CEO of ContiTech USA and head of the business area industrial solutions Americas.
autoevolution
JUNE 30, 2025
An Aston Martin Vantage owner took his car to a dealer for the annual service. The dealer informed him he would be charged around $2,000 just for the oil change and a checkover. The owner drove off and chose a local service for the procedure instead. The price gap was huge. The 2020 Aston Martin Vantage& ( continue reading.
Auto Service World
JUNE 30, 2025
Drew Collier Dill Air Controls announced two new additions to its sales team. Drew Collier has joined as sales director for the Southeast region, and Nick Dimitriades as sales director for the Northeast region. The announcement highlighted Collier’s background in account management and customer engagement, most recently serving as a manufacturing account manager.
autoevolution
JUNE 30, 2025
The 1961 Dodge Dart was available in three configurations. The Seneca was the base configuration and was mostly a fleet-oriented model, specifically focused on keeping the price as low as possible. The Pioneer was the mid-range version and offered a well-balanced mix of features and costs. The Phoenix was the top choice, sporting more chrome, the best interior, and a convertible version that wasn't available on the other versions.
RepairSmith
JUNE 30, 2025
Noticed the “ service electronic stability control ” light on your dash? This isn’t a warning to ignore. Your vehicle’s electronic stability control (ESC) system, also called electronic stability program (ESP), is key to road safety. It helps prevent skidding and rollovers by detecting vehicle instability. But how does the ESC do that? And why is that warning light suddenly on?
autoevolution
JUNE 30, 2025
The electric-gen Dodge Charger might be grabbing headlines (not necessarily laudative), but let’s be real: the half-century-old versions still stop traffic. They spark conversations, draw crowds, and absolutely refuse to fade into the background. Everyone talks about the second-gen Chargers like they’re sacred muscle relics — and yeah, the '68–'70 cars are legends — but it's time the third-gen got its due.
Tomorrow's Technician
JUNE 30, 2025
Without the seemingly simple device called a hose, many things would not be possible, including the automobile. Automotive hoses provide the only method to transfer fluids or air between a fixed and a moving component. In the world of the automobile, this happens frequently. Modern vehicles have fewer hoses because electronics have replaced some hydraulic or air-operated systems.
autoevolution
JUNE 30, 2025
Google has recently pressed the go-ahead button for a new Android Auto update, only a few days after the same build landed in the beta program. Android Auto 14.7 beta was released last week, and now Googl. ( continue reading.
RepairSmith
JUNE 30, 2025
Orlando’s diverse economy, which includes tourism, construction, logistics, and public services, relies heavily on commercial fleets. However, relentless delivery schedules, shuttling guests to resorts, and hauling heavy equipment to construction sites all day make fleet management difficult. Enter AutoNation Mobile Service — your mobile maintenance solution for reducing downtime while guaranteeing maximum fleet performance.
Auto Remarketing
JUNE 30, 2025
In a business environment that seems uncertain and chaotic, auto dealer optimism is rising, according to the latest research from The Presidio Group. Despite concerns about tariffs and their effect on prices and the economy in general, The Presidio Midyear 2025 Dealer Direction Survey found 72% of the dealers surveyed said they expect profitability to stay the same or improve over the next 12 months, up from 65% at the end of last year and far above the 37% in the 2024 mid-year survey.
Tire Review Magazine
JUNE 30, 2025
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association ‘s (USTMA) National Tire Safety Week 2025 is underway. The public education campaign promotes essential tire care practices that help keep drivers safe. Running from June 30 to July 4, this year’s campaign urges drivers to “Check Your Tires. Protect What Matters.” USTMA encourages motorists to take routine steps to maintain tire safety, including checking pressure, tread depth, alignment, and rotation.
RepairSmith
JUNE 30, 2025
You pull into your favorite spot when a warning light with a ‘P’ symbol flashes on your dashboard. Your mechanic says it indicates a parking brake malfunction. But what does this error mean, and what causes it? Parking brake malfunction means that the parking or emergency brake — which keeps your vehicle stationary when parked — isn’t engaging. While this can be serious , especially on hills or inclines, there’s no need for immediate panic.
Miracle Body and Paint
JUNE 30, 2025
After being involved in a collision, vehicle owners often face a myriad of challenges in restoring their vehicle to its original condition.
autoevolution
JUNE 30, 2025
Produced in the United States of America since August 2024, the Polestar 3 has been hit with a recall for panoramic glass sunroofs that may not be properly secured. The affected population was assembled at the Charleston plant between September 21, 2024 and December 3, 2024. What makes the panoramic sunroofs detach? According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, masking tape applied in the repaint wo. ( continue reading.
The NAPA Network
JUNE 30, 2025
The Atlanta Motor Speedway race weekend marked the return of the Chase Elliott Foundation’s Desi9n to Drive program with 11-year-old Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) cancer patient Rhealynn Mills designing Chase Elliott’s No. 9 NAPA /CHOA Chevrolet and race uniform. Elliott and the No. 9 team qualified 15th for the Saturday night NASCAR Cup Series race.
autoevolution
JUNE 30, 2025
If you thought the Kia Challenge would come to an end after Kia and Hyundai released anti-theft software updates, you are wrong. Two new cases from the United States remind Kia and Hyundai owners that their cars still aren't sa. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JUNE 30, 2025
Hyundai and Kia built a great reputation for reliability. Then one badly designed engine put it at risk. Here's the biggest problem with the Theta II engine.
autoevolution
JUNE 30, 2025
Mercedes-Benz Australia has created these two as a way to stay under the designated Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles, which means they can also be exempted from the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT). The all-electric Mercedes-Benz ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JUNE 30, 2025
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DRIVE
JUNE 30, 2025
If you own a collision repair business, it’s time to start thinking about diversification in a new way. Because in today’s competitive and ever-evolving automotive industry, diversification is one of…… Check out Cassey’s entire column in FenderBender Magazine HERE. Cassaundra Croel The post Diversification Isn’t Just for the Stock Market- It’s a Game-Changer for Your Shop appeared first on DRIVE.
Jalopnik
JUNE 30, 2025
Range Rover was once a British brand, but it's been a long time since it was owned in the U.K. Who's got it now? And are its vehicles still made in England?
Tire Review Magazine
JUNE 30, 2025
Radar Tires has appointed Paul Stahoviak as Territory Sales Manager for the company’s Radar brand in North America. The new sales manager will focus on expanding the brand’s presence in the Midwest and strengthening the Radar RED (Radar Elite Dealer) independent dealer network. Radar Tires says that Stahoviak brings more than 40 years of automotive industry experience.
Auto Remarketing
JUNE 30, 2025
The retail used-car market is proving to be a stable and solid force this year, especially the certified pre-owned segment, Cox Automotive said in its Mid-Year Review last week. On a week-to-week basis, used retail sales have consistently. TO READ THE FULL STORY BECOME A MEMBER Login The post Used-car sales ‘playing out to be much more stable’ appeared first on Auto Remarketing.
autoevolution
JUNE 30, 2025
The compact crossover SUV, better known as Nissan Rogue in North America, is marking a nice milestone in the Land Down Under with more accessible MSRPs across the board. The Japanese automaker isn't crossing one of its greatest moments. Actually, it's the oth. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
JUNE 30, 2025
In this AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight, Rick Smith of Impact Promotions joins Brian Ankney to share why direct mail marketing still delivers real results for car dealerships—especially in today’s oversaturated digital landscape. Drawing from 24 years of experience, Smith explains how personalized mailers, QR code videos from GMs, and targeted messaging are outperforming traditional email campaigns.
Jalopnik
JUNE 30, 2025
Starting July 1, dealers in Texas will be required to put permanent metal plates onto every car they sell and immediately register them in the buyer's name.
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