Right To Repair In The Aftermarket: Whose Responsibility Is It?
Today, aftermarket associations, carmaker associations, parts manufacturers and suppliers are working together to solve a myriad of complex issues with the original core issue hanging over their head: money.
Hybrids And Electrics: The Future Of Your Shop
The type of work you are going to be seeing is changing as the vehicle mix begins to evolve toward more electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as cars with small, turbocharged engines.
Artificial Intelligence And Communication At CES 2017
The single biggest disruptor in our world right now is the evolution of cars. Specifically, technological advancements in the areas of communication and computing offer some of the biggest opportunities our industry has ever seen.
Vehicle Service Life: A Paradigm Shift
Imagine this: An average car is used 14.4 hours per day at an average speed of 35 mph, resulting in 504 miles driven per day. If that vehicle is in service 28 days per month, at the end of the year, it will have 169,344 miles on it. Monthly, it will travel 14,112 miles. There
Future Technology On The Way To Your Shop
The importance of trade shows like AAPEX has risen exponentially in recent years as the oftentimes perplexing, emerging technology that is being integrated into today’s vehicles becomes ingrained in every facet of our industry.
The Driverless Future: Where does auto repair fit into the future?
For those of you who are used to talking to cars, the future will be status quo for you. Imagine that you arrive at work and are greeted by a barrage of eager customers who have made appointments to have their fluids checked, their tires rotated and their vision checked. Wait, vision? That’s right —
ADAS System Diagnosis And Service
A surprising number of Automated (or Advanced) Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are currently available on vehicles. These systems require special service techniques or additional service operations to perform some common maintenance services.
Better Diagnostics: Using Your Brain Effectively
Did you know that when you stop learning new things you also forget the things you already knew? This chilling fact is an area of great concern for the technician population, which is getting a little older on average each year. I have personally witnessed excellent diagnostic technicians who have decided that they already know everything they need to know and begin to lose their “diagnostic processes” as new technologies enter their bays.
Toyota To Highlight Zero-Emission Mirai At NACE | CARS
Attendees will have an opportunity to take a ride in this hydrogen-powered vehicle and learn more about its technology.
SERVICE-EDU Plans 3 Advanced Automotive Repair Training Courses For Techs During October And November
SERVICE-EDU will hold a series of two-day advanced automotive repair training courses for technicians during October and November, in the metropolitan areas of Chicago, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Los Angeles. SERVICE-EDU is a new training program for professional automotive technicians held in partnership with the campuses of Universal Technical Institute (UTI) across the United States and