Opinion Archives - Page 8 of 70 - Import Car
Today’s Normal Echoes Yesterday’s Innovation

There’s a lot of talk about brand new technology rocking the auto industry and we cover these topics regularly in ImportCar.

Use #OurSharedStory When Posting Your Experiences

Everyone has a story worth telling; we’re looking forward to hearing yours.

Stop Calling Us Car Guys

Call me a technician or mechanic, not a car guy.

Auto Service The Way It Used To Be

The auto service business has definitely changed over the decades, but in some ways the story probably has stayed the same.

The Fight For The OBDII Port

Small signs are pointing to a new war for access to vehicle diagnostics.

New Garage Gives ImportCar A Technological Edge In 2020

Our new ImportCar Garage features the latest auto technology to ensure our editorial is aligned with industry expectations.

Future Fantasy Isn’t As Exciting As Today’s Technology

Our industry knows the future of automotive repair is here, and theoretical ‘what-ifs’ are being overshadowed by ‘what-now?’

Why Reading The Manual Is Essential

Are you “service-ready?” Our friends at Toyota define exactly what that means.

Your Car, Your Data: Your Livelihood, Your Tools

Data is the new electronic currency of the automotive industry. By having vehicles connected to the OEMs with wireless technology, it allows engineers and the marketing department to look at the data generated by customers long after they have left the showroom.

Not Just Your Average Joe

Sharp, owner of Joe’s Garage in North Little Rock, Arkansas, was named winner of the 2019 Wix Driving Performance award. Together with his wife, Susan, Joe was honored at the Babcox Night of Excellence at Mercato Della Pescheria during the recent AAPEX Show.

Winter Service: Can You Forecast A Flurry Of Sales?

As the days grow shorter and the air gets cooler in much of the United States, many drivers will continue to put off vehicle maintenance.

How Import Brake Formulations Changed Service

A brake pad may require up to 20 different raw materials.