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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2019

Zurich Debuts Tablet-Based Scanner

The Zurich ZRPRO is a professional-grade, Android tablet-based scanner designed to offer sophisticated diagnostics at a reasonable price.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2019

Valvoline to Launch Service Tech Job Site

Valvoline’s new Auto Career Accelerator recruiting platform was designed to connect auto dealers and other service business owners with qualified technicians.

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Newsby Tariq KamalJanuary 2, 2019

Whistleblower: Kia Ignoring True Cause of Vehicle Fires

A former Kia Motors America employee claims to have identified the probable cause of a series of noncollision vehicle fires and says his concerns were ignored for more than a year before he resigned last month.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2018

GWC Appoints Huber Product Strategy Manager

Andrew Huber has joined GWC Warranty as the service contract provider’s product strategy manager.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2018

Toyota to Install Non-Takata Airbag Parts in 65,000 Vehicles

Toyota dealers are preparing for a second recall of 65,000 Corollas, Sequoias, Tundras, and Lexus SCs fitted with replacement Takata airbag inflators that will themselves be replaced by third-party suppliers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2018

Mazda, Hyundai Lead Repair Affordability Rankings

CarMD’s 2018 Vehicle Health Index finds Mazda was the most affordable brand to repair and the 2017 Hyundai Tucson registered the lowest average check-engine repair cost.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2018

AAA: Your Customers Need New Headlights

Dealers seeking an end-of-year boost in service revenue should focus on deteriorated headlights, which produced 80% less light in new tests conducted by AAA.

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ArticlesDecember 7, 2018

Opinion: Aftermarket Brakes Are a Rusty Menace

Safety expert cautions dealers to be wary of aftermarket brake pads, which are not held to the same standards as OEM parts and may contain untreated steel.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2018

TechForce Awards to Honor Technicians Who ‘Rock’

The TechForce Foundation is accepting nominations for an awards program designed to recognize auto technicians for professionalism and community service.

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ArticlesNovember 12, 2018

4 Service Revenue Leaks You Need to Fix

Recapturing lost revenue is the first step toward fixed ops profitability. Use this four-step process to reduce or eliminate wasted tech hours, declined services, inefficient scheduling, and lost tire sales.

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