Auto/Mate Dealership Systems announced  that its AMPS Dealership Management System (DMS) is fully integrated with Volkswagen Group of America’s ElsaPro, an electronic workshop manual that dealership service departments use to diagnose and repair v

From SearchAutoParts: Is it time to expand? One of the greatest and most obvious ways that the “American Dream” manifests itself is for some courageous man or woman to cast caution to the wind, go out on their own and start a new business. Never

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V385 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Make / Model Years: FORD / 2005-2011 LINCOLN / 2005-2011 MERCURY / 2005-2011 Subject: Steering Column Lower Bearing May Separate NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V376 Manufacturer: Aluminum

According to The Detroit News, ignition interlocks may force driver to buckle up. After nearly 40 years, the auto industry may again force drivers to buckle up before they can start their cars. But first, federal regulators will conduct more research

Stock up on Rislone water remover fuel dryer to meet winter demand, according to Search Auto Parts. It may not feel like it now, but winter is just around the corner, bringing with it customer concerns about fuel line icing and freeze-up. Be sure you

From Stratosphere Studio: Do online reviews matter for your service department? Before any potential customers open your doors, they will have usually spent a portion of their time researching whether your shop is the right fit for them. Perhaps they

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V366 Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America Make / Model Years: VOLVO / 2013-2014 Subject: Driveshaft may fail due to being Underrated NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V363 Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc. Make / Model Years: BIS

Top 5 mobile marketing tips for your service department, from Stratosphere Studio. A large percentage of people these days rely on their smartphones and tablets for entertainment, news, social interactions, and many other needs. Here are some mobile

How to stop selling & still get your customers to buy, according to Search Auto Parts. Over the past decade, we have trained thousands of service advisors all over North America. Many of you have noticed a major change in customers’ buying habi