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CarMD Reveals State-by-State Ranking of Car Repair Costs

States experienced a drop in repair costs in 2011; Texas sets benchmark with national averageIRVINE, Calif. — Drivers in Wyoming paid the most in the nation for car repairs at an average cost of $389.18, according to CarMD.com Corporation, whi
Jun 28, 2012

Massachusetts New Car Dealers and Right to Repair Coalition Agree to Compromise Bill to Avoid November Ballot Question

BOSTON — Last week the Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association (MSADA) and the Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition announced an agreement on compromise “right to repair” legislation that, if passed, would avoid the November b
Jun 25, 2012

WASHDROPS®- Receives First Annual “Green Award – 2012 Product of the Year” From Nationally Syndicated Radio Program, AutoWorld

Solon, OH – Washdrops® the new hose-less, biodegradable car wash and shine solution from  automotive aftermarket leader, Cequent Consumer Products, has received the inaugural 2012 Green Product of the Year Award from nationally syndicated radio p
Jun 25, 2012

Expert Fabricator Bryan Fuller Partners With OTC, Robinair & Actron Automotive Brands

Strategic partnership enhances Service Solutions, LLC’s brand reputation in the marketplace      Owatonna, MN – Service Solutions, LLC today announced a major new alliance with custom car and bike builder Bryan Fuller. The new partner
Jun 20, 2012

Focus Electric’s Dedicated App – MyFord Mobile – Now Available

DEARBORN, Mich. – With the first retail customers now taking delivery of America’s most energy-efficient compact car, the 2012 Ford Focus Electric, the MyFord® Mobile iPhone app and www.MyFordMobile.com are available to help owners locate chargi
Jun 13, 2012

Versatile P-F Cluster Hooks Can Save Time and Money

WEST BOYLSTON, MA — Porter-Ferguson’s all-in-one Cluster Hook Assembly delivers versatility that translates into savings of time and money for auto body repair shops, towing companies, and even rescue operators. The tool combines multiple hoo
Jun 12, 2012

To Road Test or Two Road Test…That is the Question

A couple weeks ago, I was conducting a heady Service Manager Performance Group, where we discussed good ideas, why we keep lousy employees, why we have lousy applicants and whether we were paying as much tax as a secretary – you know, real up-to-da
Jun 11, 2012

Kia Recalls 72,500 Vehicles

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, Kia Motors Corporation is recalling 72,500 Kia Rios to fix an issue with the front passenger air bag system. According to NHTSA’s website, the sensor might not be able to
Jun 11, 2012

Hunter’s new Quick Check™ system verifies the need for alignment service in 58 seconds!

Bridgeton, MO ­– With an estimated 60% of vehicles on the road in need of an alignment, Hunter developed the new Quick Check™ system to help shops quickly identify these vehicles and drive more traffic to the alignment bay. Quick Check captures
Jun 8, 2012