NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V584 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Make / Model Years: FORD / 2013 Subject: Engine Compartment Fuel Line May Leak NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V583 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Make / Model Years: FORD / 2013 Subject

Tesla CEO expects feds to clear Model S in fires, according to The Detroit News. The leader of upstart automaker Tesla Motors says he is confident that its Model S electric car is safe and will be cleared by a federal investigation into two battery f

5 steps for winter season charging success, according to Cloreinfo.com. We are entering the time of year where shops are reaching for their battery charger(s) with greater frequency. As the mercury dips, it is a good time to revisit the few simple st

From Search Auto Parts: Want to grow your fixed ops department? Cook a potato first! If you have been in business more than 10 years, you are well aware of how hard it can be to keep growing your customer base. Our most successful clients spend a gre

Making a cold case for winter wheels, from The Detroit News. The recent cold snap was a reminder that the perils of winter driving are just around the corner. Even without snow or ice, a severe drop in temperature can cause various problems with vehi

Last month’s article generated such good feedback that I decided to devote another one to the same topic. The takeaway from my September article was that money doesn’t motivate everyone. Oh sure, money is important, but most people also want to k

As an overall view of Service, Parts, and Body Shops, many managers struggle with attaining the desired results as because they simply don’t have strong enough processes. Having been a Fixed Operations Director, I understand how this can happen. At

Lubricating tapered bearings, from Search Auto Parts. The useful life of a bearing depends to a great extent on the proper lubrication of the bearing. This is especially true in wheel bearings where operating conditions include dirt, moisture and hig

VW recalling 80,000 Tiguan SUVs and Jetta Hybrids, according to The Detroit News. Volkswagen AG is recalling more than 80,000 vehicles in North America for electrical issues. The German automaker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administratio