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Image Facilities — If You Build It, Will They Come?
Before the credit crisis, many dealers felt an investment in real estate was relatively riskless. Retail real estate prices had steadily increased for years. Few considered the possibility of a national decline in real estate prices. Manufacturers to
Nov 22, 2011
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Are Auto Shows Valuable to Dealers?
It’s that time of year again, auto show season. The Los Angeles Auto Show just wrapped up media days last week with many notable vehicle unveilings and is now opened to the public. But the question remains, are auto shows potential breeding grounds
Nov 22, 2011
The Days out of Service Dilemma
In several of my articles I have discussed the importance of compliance with warranty or “lemon laws” in your particular state and given numerous examples of ways to make sure your service department is in compliance. However, one of the most ove
Nov 21, 2011
Innovative Website First To Provide Qualified Auto Repair Assistance And Diagrams Online
DENVER — Expert Car Advice, the nation’s premier destination for professional mechanics, do-it-yourselfers, and auto enthusiasts seeking auto repair assistance, announced the launch of its new website—www.expertcaradvice.com. Led by a c
Nov 21, 2011
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Which Vehicles Have the Lowest Repair Costs?
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — CarMD.com Corporation, a leading provider of automotive tools and information, announced the release of its first annual CarMD® Vehicle Health Index™ ranking of the top manufacturers and vehicles. It is the first i
Nov 21, 2011
GM Recalls 2012 Cargo Vans
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, General Motors is recalling almost 2,000 2012 model year Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans to fix a problem with the front air bags. The website said there is a problem
Nov 21, 2011
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Faulty Power Window Controls Prompts Recall
Nissan North America is recalling certain Infiniti G37 and Nissan 370Z vehicles to fix a problem with the power window controls the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website said. The problem is a programming error with the window sw
Nov 21, 2011
Allstate and Sterling Autobody Give the Gift of Transportation During the Thanksgiving Holiday
NORTHBROOK, Ill. — During the week of Thanksgiving, Allstate Insurance Company and Sterling Autobody Centers will lend a helping hand to families and charities in need of reliable transportation. The companies are donating refurbished automobil
Nov 21, 2011
New Infiniti Connection® to Launch on ATX’s Connected Vehicle Platform
LOS ANGELES — Infiniti Connection®, announced by Nissan North America at the Los Angeles Auto Show as part of the introduction of the new JX Crossover, will provide Infiniti owners with location-enabled safety, security, and convenience via AT
Nov 20, 2011