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Nissan Recalls 2013 Altima for Spare Tire Defect
According to The Detroit News, Nissan recalls the 2013 Altima for spare tire defect. Detroit — Nissan Motor Co. is recalling 123,308 Altima sedans because their spare tires may be over- or underinflated. Altimas from the 2013 model year that were m
Apr 29, 2013
Carmakers Become Proactive, Step Up Recalls
According to The Detroit News… Automakers have recalled millions of vehicles worldwide in recent weeks, but that doesn’t mean the quality of cars and trucks is declining. In fact, industry experts say these recalls are a sign that quality
Apr 29, 2013
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Latest Recalls from NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V159 Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. Make / Model Years: SUBARU / 2014 Subject: Carpeted Floor Mats may Curl/Interfere with Pedals NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V158 Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc. Make / Mode
Apr 29, 2013
GM Wants More Parts Available In-Store, Dealers Object
According to Crain’s Detroit Business, GM wants more parts at stores. Dealers are against carrying a costly larger inventory, despite incentive programs. Ideally, the improvement in selection will increase same-day repairs and encourage direct
Apr 22, 2013
Horsepower and Kilowatts: Mechanical Force Vs. Electrical Energy in the Shop
Working with mechanical versus electrical power in the shop means new conversions, new numbers and safety practices. The following article from MACS Worldwide explains the difference between Horsepower and Kilowatts when dealing with ICE, hybrid and
Apr 22, 2013
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Holley Brands: 195 Years of Power Promotion
2013 marks Holley’s 110th anniversary, Hooker Headers’ 50th anniversary and NOS’ 35th anniversary. Total it up and you get 195 Years of Making Power. To celebrate the occasion, they have some great consumer offers running April through June
Apr 22, 2013
Build a Better Service Department Through Good First Impressions
According to Motor.com, no matter how high your service department’s standards, the first impression your department gives may be off-putting to the customer. Consider taking some pictures of your service department: from the street, from insid
Apr 16, 2013
GM and Ford to Jointly Develop Advanced Automatic Transmissions
DETROIT – Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. have signed an agreement under which both companies will jointly develop an all-new generation of advanced technology 9- and 10-speed automatic transmissions for cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks. The
Apr 15, 2013
Car repair costs on rise — CarMD
DETROIT — For the first time in six years, car-repair costs are on the rise. According to the third annual Vehicle Health Index coordinated by CarMD.com Corp. — an online provider of car repair data — repair costs went up 10 percent in 2012.
Apr 15, 2013