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Do you know your profit margin? AutoInc. Share      As the independent vehicle service sector of the automotive aftermarket moves forward, it is time to step out of the traditional ways of shop gross profit measurement and take a look at what your numbers are really telling you about the business. Consider a few points that explain the history of the aftermarket service
sector. More
Wet cell batteries Zurich North America Share
Accidents involving wet cell batteries occur frequently because automotive technicians and employees work around them constantly. Wet cell batteries can be found everywhere in your business — in vehicles, forklift trucks, inventory, charging areas, "car pusher" and other equipment or just sitting on the floor on the way to recycling. Employees tend to forget how dangerous they are, and often treat them in a careless manner. More NCOIL Property and Casualty Insurance Committee to meet next week Automotive Service Association Share
 The National Conference of Insurance Legislators Property and Casualty Insurance Committee (NCOIL) meetings commence next Thursday, Nov. 18, at the annual NCOIL meeting to be held in Austin, Texas. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has asked repairers to contact state legislators who serve on this committee prior
to the meetings to oppose the proposed Model Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Crash Parts and Repair. This model act has several key provisions that are harmful to the automotive repair industry.
MoreStandox launches waterborne basecoat ABRN Share
Standox introduced Standoblue waterborne basecoat, a waterborne paint designed to help users meet strict environmental guidelines. Using a continuous application process, Standoblue delivers a 1.5-coat application process, enabling refinishers to apply paint continuously — without the need to flash between coats — so they can concentrate on the quality of the job without any interruptions, the company said. More
GM lays off Mr. Goodwrench CNNMoney Share
General Motors has given the tall, hunky Mr. Goodwrench his walking papers, announcing it would drop the Goodwrench name on its dealership auto service and repair programs. Instead, in more traditional fashion, dealership service customers will be treated to Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac Certified Service. More Related story: GM Financial's quarterly profit doubles (Reuters) EPA study highlights need for underground storage tank cleanup Automotive Service Association Share
A recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study has found that there are
thousands of high-priority tank cleanups around the country remaining uncompleted. There are approximately 607,000 underground storage tanks (USTs) nationwide that store petroleum or other hazardous substances. The greatest potential threat from a leaking UST is contamination of groundwater, the source of drinking water for most Americans. The EPA believes these tank cleanups that remain in the EPA backlog must be addressed and completed to avoid potential disasters.
MoreAutomakers put smart phones to work in your car USA Today Share
Automakers and gadget purveyors are increasingly turning to applications for Apple's iPhone and other smart phones as a way to bring more high-tech electronics into cars. The apps are varied. Chrysler is using smart phones to replace a car's bulky paper owner's manual. Audi is about to let drivers use their smart phones to check out their car's fuel mileage and other performance data — and be able to upload it to measure results against data from other Audi owners. More  Mercedes puts spin on green luxury The Detroit Free Press Share
Mercedes-Benz is rolling out an S-Class sedan with a four-cylinder engine, a first in the model's 60-year history as it vies with BMW and Audi for the green luxury driver. Mercedes is the first of the world's biggest luxury-car makers to put such a small engine in its top-of-the-line model. More Study examines toll of drowsy driving The Washington Post Share
The most dramatic and deadly asleep-behind-the-wheel accident in recent memory began as nothing more than a fender-bender before mushrooming into a chain-reaction collision on an Oklahoma highway that left 10 people dead and six injured. The uncommon tragedy started with something that a study found is all too common: people nodding off behind the wheel. More Chrysler joins Ford against Korean pact Detroit Free Press Share
Chrysler voiced its opposition — along with Ford — to passage of a free trade agreement between the U.S. and Korea as written in 2007. In a statement, the Auburn Hills carmaker — which is owned by Italian automaker Fiat, the U.S. government, and a health benefit plan created by the company and the UAW — said while the company "has supported every free trade agreement" the government has negotiated it can't support this one "in its current form." More |
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