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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2019

CarMD: Ignition Coils, Spark Plugs, O2 Sensors Caused Trouble in 2018

Car repair costs were up across all U.S. regions last year in CarMD’s latest Vehicle Health Index report, and ignition coils, spark plugs, and oxygen sensors tied for the lead in check engine repairs.

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ArticlesApril 24, 2019

4 Ways to Turn Recalls Into Positive Customer Interactions

Recalls drive service revenue and bring customers back to the dealership. Why not take advantage? Expert lists four ways to turn your next recall event into a fun and profitable experience for everyone involved.

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ArticlesApril 19, 2019

DOL Investigations and Employing Minors in Dealership Service Departments

A shortage of qualified lube techs is no reason to ignore the strict — and strictly enforced — Department of Labor rules governing the employment of your youngest workers.

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Newsby Tariq KamalApril 2, 2019

Former Ark. Dealership Employee Arrested on Embezzlement, Fraud Charges

Janet Christine Stair is charged with concocting a service-ticket scheme that defrauded a Hot Springs Chrysler dealership of more than $17,000 and charged its factory nearly $12,000 for phantom warranty work.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2019

JD Power: Porsche, Buick Best in Service

A survey of 57,286 car buyers and lessees who visited dealership service departments and independent shops ranks Porsche No. 1 for the first time while Buick leads mass-market brands for the third straight year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2019

Cox Plans Lyft-Xtime Integration

Cox Automotive announced plans to integrate Lyft’s ride-sharing service with Xtime’s fixed ops scheduling software.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2019

Auto/Mate Adds GoMoto Service Platform

Auto/Mate Dealership Systems has integrated its DMS with GoMoto’s Virtual Service Advisor Platform.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2019

JD Power Finds Trouble in 2019 Dependability Study

Emerging service issues darken J.D. Power’s otherwise upbeat 2016-MY vehicle reliability report, which finds an industrywide improvement of 4% and mass-market vehicles outperforming highlines for the first time.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2019

Betson Makes Case for in-Dealership Gameplay

Betson Enterprises has released ‘Arcades Draw Customers and Make Money,’ a new report charting the emerging trend of in-dealership arcades and game rooms.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2019

AAA: Icy Weather Kills EV Range

AAA researchers found frigid temperatures cut electric-vehicle range by an average of 41% after a series of tests in 20-degree weather.

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