Automotive repair

Carmakers ask judge to block Mass. right-to-repair law, which could be enforced on June 1

Beginning next Thursday, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell plans to start enforcing the state’s automotive right-to-repair law. But this week, the world’s top automakers asked a federal judge to stop her. The statute requires that automakers who sell cars in Massachusetts provide consumers and independent repair shops with wireless access to the car’s “telematics” — digital information needed to diagnose the vehicle’s performance. With access to the telematics, independent mechanics can repair these vehicles as easily as authorized dealers. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a car industry trade group, sued to block enforcement of the law almost from the…

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What To Consider Before Buying Tires for Your Subaru

What should a Subaru owner consider before buying new tires for their vehicle? We offer some helpful tips and advice for Subaru tire buying here. Does your Subaru need new tires? before you buy tires for your Subaruexplore our list of things to considerfrom the primary use for your Subaru to the weather conditions of your region. How You Use Your Subaru The first thing Subaru owners should consider when deciding on new tires is the vehicle’s primary use. Is it your daily driver for getting to work, picking up the kids from school, and going to the store? Or…

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Most Americans Struggle With Car Maintenance And Can’t Afford Unexpected $1,000 Repair Bill

To make matters worse, 69 percent of American consumers admit they put off performing maintenance of their cars due to the expenseby Sebastien BellMay 1, 2023 at 14:35by Sebastien Bell American drivers are very close to their financial limits when it comes to operating their vehicles. A new survey suggests not only that 58 percent of vehicle owners could not afford an unexpected repair bill of more than $1,000, a large portion of the population is putting off important maintenance. The survey, conducted by Financial Buzz, found that while a majority of drivers could not afford a…

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Don’t Waste Your Money on This Automotive Snake Oil Scam

Make that Whine Go Away Have you ever noticed a whiny squealing noise coming from the front of your car that sounds awful while turning the steering wheel? If you’ve ever owned a fairly old car, the chances are that you have and wound up with a fairly hefty repair bill. Most of the time that tell-tale whine indicates a problem with your power steering system. It could just be that the power steering fluid has gotten too low over time through a small leak. Or, a damaged power steering pump is letting you know it’s time to get a…

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Bentley Motors Announces Its MEAI Retailers Have Achieved Carbon Neutral Certification – Autos Community

Bentley Motors confirms that its complete Middle East, Africa, and India (MEAI) retailer network of 17 sites has achieved carbon-neutral certification. The accreditation, verified by the Carbon Trust, complements Bentley’s industry-leading sustainability program at its carbon-neutral manufacturing headquarters in Crewe, England, where all Bentley models are built. Bentley’s path to sustainability is a driving force behind the company’s Beyond100 strategy. Announced in 2020, the plan targets sustainable mobility leadership, reinventing every aspect of the business. One such aim is for all Bentley retailers worldwide to achieve carbon-neutral status by 2025. Over the course of 2022, 17 retailers across the MEAI…

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Regina auto repair shop transitions to 4-day work week

Employees at a Regina auto repair shop may never experience a case of the Mondays again. Earlier this month, Kinetic Auto Service (KAS) switched to a four-day workweek schedule for its employees. “I think in the end, it will increase productivity and we just have to work out the kinks as we go,” said KAS president and CEO Erin Vaughan. KAS employees will work 10 hours a day from Tuesday to Friday. The new schedule is a trial run stemmed from employee feedback. Vaughan believes it will improve her employees’ work-life balance. She hopes her staff can spend more time…

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What customers want from you

Image credit: Depositphotos. comThe easier you can make it for a customer to access your automotive repair services, the more likely they’ll get those services from you. So shops need to look at ways to break down the barriers that are impeding customers from choosing them when they’re in need of an automotive service professional, said Sara Fraser, vice president of business development and client services at Haas Performance Consulting. For instance, booking an appointment with a shop should be as easy as booking a doctor’s appointment, she said. Patients can go online and book appointments on their doctor’s…

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Hyundai Heads to Home Event at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca With Momentum – Autos Community

Hyundai Motor America continues competing in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) as the schedule shifts to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the Motul Course De Monterey, powered by Hyundai N weekend – the home event for Hyundai Motor America. Making his debut at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and IMPC is Jordan Wiseley. Wiseley is an actor and athlete who competed on MTV’s THE CHALLENGE television series and became one of the winningest competitors across seven seasons. The WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 120 is set to see the green flag fly at 7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT on…

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Demand for Automotive Repair & Maintenance Services Market Size and Forecast Report 2031

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