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Assume nothing, test everything: Cutting corners and assuming results only wastes time and money.
Follow the diagnosis process from a professor and professional on a Dodge pickup: We have a 2011 Dodge pickup truck on loan so one of my students can perform research on Active Regeneration of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and the NOx absorbing
Feb 25, 2013
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Air bag defects inflate auto safety recalls
Air bags may save lives in car crashes, but increasingly, they’re becoming safety problems themselves — at least when it comes to an increasing frequency of recalls. Already this year, Honda and Toyota have launched air bag-related recall
Feb 25, 2013
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OEM vs Aftermarket: The Choice is Simple
For many years, dealer parts managers have had to play a “juggling” act when comes to choices between stocking only Original Equipment Manufacturers parts, (O.E.M.) to mixing in some aftermarket parts into their inventories. There are many reason
Feb 25, 2013
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Parts shortage halts production at Chrysler’s Windsor plant
A parts shortage brought Chrysler’s Windsor Assembly Plant to a grinding halt on Wednesday. The Windsor plant builds the Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, Ram Cargo Van and Volkswagen Routan. The Windsor plant was closed all-day
Feb 25, 2013
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Recall notice from NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
The latest manufacturers to issue recalls are available in this week’s update from the Department of Transportation. Current recalls include parts from the following: Spartan, Rolls-Royce, Chrysler/Dodge, and Fontaine. View specific makes and
Feb 25, 2013
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Manheim Palm Beach Unveils Expanded, Improved Body Shop
Larger Facility Meets Growing Demand, Supports Conservation Efforts ATLANTA – Manheim Palm Beach has significantly raised its body work capacity to meet increasing demand, as well as more than doubled the square footage of its existing body shop in
Feb 25, 2013
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Daytona 500 crash has safety on everyone’s mind at NASCAR event
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Raymond Gober parked his motorcycle outside Daytona International Speedway, climbed off and briefly considered bringing his helmet into the track. “I was about to wear it in, but I knew everyone would be laughing at
Feb 25, 2013
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The Pioneers of Pre-Owned: Kraig Quisenbary and Frank Alfano to Talk Used Car Strategy in the New Digital Generation
In the world of automotive sales, pre-owned market stands on its own as a very different animal. Brand-to-brand vehicle competition is intensified with fluctuating trade-in values, a surplus of consumer reviews and price-sensitive buyers creating a c
Feb 22, 2013
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10 most affordable cities to buy a used car
While it also means that those buying a new car will continue to get top value for their trade-ins, used car prices remain at historically high levels and aren’t expected to decrease any time soon. The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)
Feb 22, 2013