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NHTSA Notice: Ford is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013 Escape Vehicles
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FORD / ESCAPE 2013 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr’s Report Date: JUL 02, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V319000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND L
Jul 16, 2012
‘Diamond Rings’ Shine on Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze
DETROIT – The diamond-hard technology that enables razor blades to shave closer and last longer also allows the piston rings of the Ecotec 1.4L turbo engine, available on the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic and Cruze, to operate with less friction for better
Jul 16, 2012
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Dealerships Adding Services and Lowering Prices to Compete with Independent Repair Services
According to The Detroit News, Dealerships whose warranty business is waning are adding services and lowering prices at their service counters to compete with independent shops and remain profitable. To read this story, visit: The Detroit News
Jul 16, 2012
New Forward Lift Website Features Vehicle Lift Specs and Service Manuals
Madison, Ind. – Forward Lift has updated its website, www.forwardlift.com, to help customers find the vehicle lift product and service information they need more quickly and efficiently. �
Jul 13, 2012
Right to Repair Submits Final Signatures to Place Pro-Consumer Initiative on the Ballot
Day before Deadline, 16,000 Certified Voter Signatures Delivered to Secretary of State; New Car Dealers Affirm Support BOSTON — The Right to Repair Coalition today submitted 16,000 signatures to the Secretary of State to secure the consumer dri
Jul 9, 2012
Vehicle Key Access Legislation Fails to Pass State Senate Assembly
ASA Encourages Repairers to Opt for SDRM Sign-up WASHINGTON, D.C. – California State Sen. Ed Hernandez’s (D-24) Senate Bill 750, relating to motor vehicle manufacturer production of replacement keys, recently failed to pass the California
Jul 9, 2012
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Health Risk Assessment Clears Shop Towels of Toxicity Claims
An initial health risk assessment of laundered reusable shop towels by the international environmental engineering firm ARCADIS indicates that using laundered reusable shop towels creates no health hazard. ARCADIS’s risk assessment indicates that m
Jul 9, 2012
WURTH USA Announces Earth-Friendly Wheel Weight Initiative
RAMSEY, NJ — Wurth USA, Inc., (WURTH) a leading provider of top-quality automotive shop supplies, fasteners, and tools, announced the launch of their earth-friendly wheel weight initiative. In an effort to support the National Lead Free Wheel W
Jul 3, 2012
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Toyota Announces Amendment to 2009 Recall
2010 Lexus RX added to potential floor mat interference campaign TORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., recently announced that it has amended its recall from late 2009, adding two models to address the potential for unsecur
Jul 1, 2012