Mercedes Signs NASTF Service Information Standards Agreement
The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) announced that Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has signed the NASTF Service Information Standards Agreement, joining 13 other auto manufacturers agreeing to make service and training information and tools accessible to all vehicle repairers on an equal basis. Much of the standards embody the practices that have been in place
Top Quality Brakes
Subaru of America offers genuine Subaru body and re- placement parts that Subaru says fit perfectly every time. Imprecise stamping molds of aftermarket parts may cause installers to force a fit, which could cause the part to bow, bend or simply not line up. Subaru’s distribution network allows our Subaru N.E.W. Horizons wholesaling dealers to
Repairers Say Insurers, Not Consumers, Benefit from Full-Body Sectioning
Several Midwest collision repairers told the Chicago Tribune that for a safe auto body repair, consumers should avoid shops that want to perform full-body sectioning, also known as clipping, on their cars. Mark and Pam Pierson, owners of Princeton Auto Body in Princeton, Ill., said in the article aimed at educating consumers that some insurance
Many Economy Cars Not Economical to Repair
In a recent series of crash tests, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) assessed how well the bumpers of 20 small car models would protect the vehicles from damage in low-speed collisions. The worst performers are the Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Prius and Volkswagen Rabbit, each sustaining about $4,000 damage or more in a single
Top Quality Brakes
Subaru of America offers quality Genuine Subaru brake pads and other maintenance parts at competitive prices. The brake pad materials are specifically formulated to be compatible with the rotor surface to help prevent brake judder, noise and excessive heat buildup. For tips on Subaru brake repairs and to find your nearest Subaru N.E.W. Horizons parts
Perfect Fit
Subaru of America offers genuine Subaru body and replacement parts that fit perfectly every time. Its extensive distribution network allows Subaru N.E.W. Horizons wholesaling dealers to deliver the parts you need fast and at competitive prices. Visit www.endwrench.com.
Site Lists 10 Ugliest Cars
AskMen.com’s Thomas Bey has ranked his “Top 10 Ugly Cars,” and the winner is no surprise. Always a favorite for its unpopular looks, the Pontiac Aztek was the number one unattractive car. “The ugly cars on our countdown have vastly different legacies,” Bey writes. “Some retreated in shame after just a couple of years of
Tow the Line: Making a Profit Is Considered Fraud?
When a Progressive adjuster wanted to see the invoice given to me by the towing company (he didn’t want to pay my markup), I asked: “Would you ask a grocery store clerk for the invoice from his wholesaler to see what the store paid for that can of beans you’re about to purchase?” Did you
Smart Strategies to Boost Production
Well, Alison, this is a loaded question. We can approach this from so many different directions, and I believe most of them would be a matter of opinion. We could address different types of production setups – like inline, fast repair and assembly line, technician combination work bays and team cells, to use a few
Profitable by Popular Demand
Shops upselling their owners on accessories.
