Mitchell 1’s SocialCRM Auto Shop Marketing Service now includes AAA Approved Auto Repair consumer surveys. This feature is part of a new relationship between Mitchell 1 partner SureCritic and AAA. Consumers who visit AAA-accredited auto repair facilities that have Mitchell 1 SocialCRM can now receive a link to the AAA Customer Satisfaction Survey through Mitchell […]
In Episode 5 of Auto Pros On The Road, the team visits Levi Johnson, owner of Turning Wrenches in Louisville, Kentucky. Since 2013, Turning Wrenches has been the Louisville area’s go-to expert for automotive service and repair in Europe, but the workshop’s passion for cars has been around for much longer. Levi Johnson chats with […]
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) — Like tow truck businesses, auto repair shops have also been busy in recent days. All that snow and ice can damage your vehicle and remind you that it’s time for repairs. “As the roads are cleared, we’re starting to see more and more stuff happening,” said John Sneed, manager of […]
In Episode 5 of Auto Pros On The Road, the team visits Levi Johnson, owner of Turning Wrenches in Louisville, KY. Since 2013, Turning Wrenches has been the Louisville area’s go-to expert for automotive service and repair in Europe, but the workshop’s passion for cars has been around for much longer. Turn Keys, Louisville, KY […]
digital flow Auto industry veterans launch company to help independent repair shops and tire dealers CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, USA, Jan. 27, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — A new digital marketing agency has launched to help independent auto repair and tire shops grow their businesses. Floww Digital is a new venture between automotive industry veterans David Christopher, Keith […]
Auto Fix Buddy, serving the Brampton, Ontario area, is launching its updated auto repair comparison service. Brampton, Canada – January 20, 2022 /MarketersMEDIA/ — Thanks to the platform’s improved site, drivers can easily compare the services offered by various garages in their area. To date, the website has over 12,000 listings across North America, making […]
[Kansas City, MO, 18th/January/2022] – Precision Auto Sales & Service, a full-service auto repair company in Kansas City, Missouri, launched a new website design with new features. The website makes it easy for vehicle owners to get a quote while highlighting the company’s most requested and popular services. Allowing customers to get instant online estimates […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – If you need something repaired or serviced on your car, expect to wait. The supply chain crisis is fueling problems for auto repair shops and they cannot keep up with demand. KC Complete Auto Service is one such store. Staff at the Main Street location are busy answering non-stop calls from […]
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Christian Brothers Automotive on Plainfield Avenue opened a year ago amid the pandemic. Owner Tom MacInnes said the first year was good but difficult. But, over the past three to four months, they have felt the impact of global supply chain issues. “Your day-to-day supplies: your spark plugs, your oil filters, […]
Arrowwood Automotive, the premier auto repair shop in San Antonio, TX, provides superior Honda repair and maintenance services at competitive rates. San Antonio, Texas – January 12, 2022 – With over six decades of combined industry experience, Arrowwood Automotive provides high quality Honda repairs in San Antonio, TX. Their knowledgeable and certified technicians are experienced […]
As the area has seen quite a bit of snow lately, auto repair shops have been busier than ever. However, like many industries, repair shops face product shortages and increased wait time for their items to arrive. The state saw a lot of snow over the holiday weekend and Jerome Collision Center owner Jay Lundeen […]
FREE PORT – The city is backtracking on a law passed in October limiting the number of vehicles that can be stored outside auto repair shops. After mechanics at several stores expressed dissatisfaction with the ordinance at Monday’s city council meeting, members voted 3 to 1 to repeal the law with the intention of rewriting […]
PASADENA, Texas (KTRK) – The Institute for Justice, which represents the owner of Oz Mechanics, says the city of Pasadena’s latest parking ordinance harms small businesses and violates the Texas Constitution. Azael Sepulveda, known as Oz, owns Oz Mechanics in Pasadena and has said it was his dream to open his own store in the […]
Azael Seuplveda, owner of Oz Mechanics. The owner of a small auto repair shop in Pasadena sued the city Thursday over a new parking order. The lawsuit concerns an ongoing complaint in the Houston area regarding the parking space. Azael Sepulveda started his workshop, Oz Mechanics, by renting space in a small business center, then […]
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) –Facepay Inc. announces its new FacepayCapital offer immediately available for all auto repair shops on its platform. This product comes at a unique time when auto stores are grappling with increasing demand due to the ongoing pandemic. FacepayCapital provides access to funds needed for staffing, diagnostic services, training, and […]
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif .– (BUSINESS WIRE) – December 7, 2021– Facepay Inc. announces its new FacepayCapital offer immediately available for all auto repair shops on its platform. This product comes at a unique time when auto stores are grappling with increasing demand due to the ongoing pandemic. FacepayCapital provides access to funds needed for staffing, […]
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) – Business is still booming at Auto Tech. The Lexington vehicle repair and maintenance shop near Whitaker Bank Ball Park had several customers waiting for their maintenance work to be completed. Many more had to pick up their cars later that day. But business has been hampered somewhat by supply chain […]
DELMARVA — As some prepare to travel for the holiday season, you might be thinking of getting your car tuned up. However, due to some parts shortages, it might take a little longer than expected. We are told that Delmarva’s auto repair shops are learning about supply chain issues. “The last two years have been […]
New cars are hot items right now. A global shortage of microchips has dramatically slowed factory output and created a historic seller’s market. The shortage of vehicles means that many buyers are on waiting lists and there is little to no room for negotiation. While waiting for the market to stabilize, many drivers are keeping […]
New cars are hot items right now. A global shortage of microchips has dramatically slowed factory output and created a historic seller’s market. The shortage of vehicles means that many buyers are on waiting lists and there is little to no room for negotiation. While waiting for the market to stabilize, many drivers are keeping […]
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Police are investigating the theft of catalytic converters from a Springfield auto shop. Thieves hit Rick’s Automotive near Campbell and Sunshine on Sunday October 24th. Staff caught two men stealing four catalytic converters from cars on a security camera. The two men also attempted to steal a car from the parking […]
Martha’s Vineyard independent auto repair shops don’t want to see a no vote on state ballot question 1, the right to repair. The question of the ballot revolves around telemetry software common to modern vehicles, and increasingly essential for diagnosing and repairing them. Vineyard mechanics say if a no vote is successful, they will eventually […]
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be out of date. Please look at the timestamp on the story to see when it was last updated. PLEASANT HILL, Mo. — You know life isn’t going well when three police officers show up while you’re trying to get your truck back […]
Advanced automation and artificial intelligence are increasingly common in the automotive industry. Newer vehicles manufactured today include at least one, if not more, AI features. Today’s cars can perform routine tasks like detecting other vehicles in a driver’s blind spot, mapping the shortest and fastest routes between locations, and adjusting tires to road conditions. road […]
When Mike Spangler opens the hood of his car, the interior mechanics seem alien. In the 60s, Spangler was doing all the work on his car himself. Today he doesn’t even bother to change the oil. “There are more on-board computers in your car than there were in the space shuttle,” said Spangler, dean of […]
When the Wolff-Alport Chemical Company refined rare earth elements in the 1940s and 1950s, he acted responsibly with all the radioactive thorium waste he produced in the process: he threw it down the drain. Now Los Primos Auto Repair is sharing the site with a trendy bar for a neighbour. It is New York’s most […]
FERNDALE, Mich. – An Oakland County auto repair shop was suspended for hiring uncertified mechanics, charging customers for repairs not performed and several other violations, state officials said. Amazin Auto Repair at 503 East Eight Mile Road in Ferndale has been suspended due to violations of the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act. Members of […]
Duke team works with Ghanaian partners to investigate health risks in auto repair industry Growing up in Ghana, Fred Boadu loved to eat the ripe pineapples his grandmother brought from Asante Juaben, the town where he was born. “We kids were all fighting for them because they were so nice,” he recalls. Years later, on […]
?? – intro: have you ever been to an auto repair shop for an oil change, only to have the mechanic tell you that your car needs a new transmission? Did the “check engine” light come on and all of a sudden the mechanic tells you you need some expensive new engine parts? A seasoned […]