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Dealer Diagnosis: How to Handle Front-End Vibrations at Higher Speeds
According to Motor Magazine, some mystery vibrations can be a sign of big problems in a vehicle. Following a good diagnosis process can ensure that the problem does not recur. Start by inspecting tire tread, rotating and balancing, and then move your
Apr 15, 2013
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MPi Releases EDGE SmartTech: Predictive Technology Helps Auto Technicians Perform More Accurate Inspections, Generate Additional Profits
Las Vegas, NV – MPi (www.mpiworldclass.com), a leading provider of revenue and retention solutions for automotive dealership service departments, today announced the release of EDGE SmartTech, a new WorldClass™ Solution that enhances a technician
Apr 15, 2013
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Most Drivers Don’t Replace Windshield Wipers Frequently Enough
How are independent service providers taking away small wins and attracting customers? Free wiper replacement may be one of them. Wiper blades are by far one of the cheapest parts available for maintenance, and ironically one of the fewest replaced.
Apr 15, 2013
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NHTSA Recall: Some Couragia A/T Tires May Crack in Shoulder Region
Increased risk of crash from shoulder chunking in the tread of some Couragia tires will result in corporate replacement. Details on the NHTSA’s latest tire safety recall can be viewed below: NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13T003 Synopsis: Federal Co
Apr 15, 2013
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Supercharged Social Media Strategies to Increase Your New Car Sales
ORLANDO, Fl. – MARCH, 2013 – Automotive sales are more complex today than ever before. Readily available consumer reports, performance data, ratings and reviews turn average consumers into savvy negotiators. Internet shopping has expanded dealers
Apr 14, 2013
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Come to the Showroom, Stay for the Service
Digital Strategies for Dealerships to Attract and Retain Customers ORLANDO, Fl. – MARCH, 2013 – When customers pull into the lot of a dealership, they are faced with two options, in large letters spelling out “Showroom” on one side of
Apr 14, 2013
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AutoRef Announces Seed Funding Round of $850,000
Pittsburgh, PA – Pittsburgh-based startup AutoRef.com, a website that’s improving the used car buying process, announced it has raised $850,000 in seed funding. The seed funding round is being lead by local investors and former FORE Systems e
Apr 12, 2013
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One-Off Bertone Jet to Cross the Block at Bonhams’ Aston Martin Works Sale
CarBuzz’s exclusive provides coverage of an impressive classic one-of-a-kind Bertone Jet, schedule to cross the auction block next month. This small series designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro for Bertone, debuted at the 1961 Geneva Auto Show. Severa
Apr 12, 2013
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Used Car Sales to Reach New Heights by 2015
ABS Auctions provides some insight from Manheim’s economist Tom Webb. Used retail sales trends, while occasionally dipping, are slowly rising year over year and have moved 12% ahead of other industries. Available financing, less fear of the mar
Apr 12, 2013