Kia EV Models Set All-Time October Sales Record
Kia’s EV models saw a year-over-year increase of 83%, with the EV6, in particular, setting an all-time October sales record.
Strut Service Q&A
A complete inspection lays the groundwork for excellent customer communication and increases the possibility of a sale.
Average Age of Light Vehicles Increases to 12.1 Years
Though older, the number of vehicles in operation (VIO) actually declined in 2020, down to 279 million vehicles.
Vehicle Trade-In Values Climb To All-Time Record High
Trucks retain the greatest value and command the highest trade-in prices of all consumer vehicles in the market right now.
Bug Removal Basics
How to address caked-on insect remains without damaging vehicle surfaces.
CarMD Vehicle Health Index Marks 10 Years Of Reporting
Nationwide and regional rankings educate consumers on common fixes, inform industry for parts forecasting.
Why Vehicle Maintenance Report Standards Are Important
VMRS is an expansive structured system to code maintenance information.
Vehicle Inspection Red Flags
Inspecting these 12 things will keep your customers safe and happy.
VIDEO: CV Joints And Boots Don’t Fail On Their Own
Finding the root cause is essential before beginning this repair. This video is sponsored by GSP North America.
ACEA Oil Specifications: New ‘Sequences’ Mean Better Oil Performance Characteristics
While domestic manufacturers were promising 5,000-mile oil changes on this side of the pond, the oil change intervals in Europe were at 10,000 miles or more.
MACS Tip: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica Control Head Replacement Case Study
In this case study–an excerpt from the MACS Quick Hits training video–Paul DeGuiseppi talks about a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica with a blend mode issue diagnosed to be a problem with the control head. The vehicle ended up being a comeback with the customer complaining about the same issue. Paul goes on to talk about how important the ability to diagnose electrical and electronic issues has become in HVAC repair and service.
GM Anti-Theft Quick Quiz
Have you had a GM vehicle in your shop with one of these issues: no crank conditions, intermittent starting problems, start & stall, engine cranks but no injector pulse, the security light is on but the vehicle starts and runs anyway? If so, take our five question quick quiz and get great tips on intermittent problems that drive you crazy!