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News•by Staff•December 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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News•by Staff•December 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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News•by Staff•December 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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Articles•December 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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News•by Staff•November 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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Articles•November 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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News•by Staff•November 8, 2018

EFG: Dealers Need Bridge From F&I to Service

EFG Companies’ John Pappanastos has offered new commentary on the relationship between finance and service, including the need for full integration to maintain dealer and agency revenue.

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News•by Staff•October 31, 2018

Enrollment Soars for GM Collision Repair Network

General Motors announced that nearly 1,000 dealers and other repair facility operators have enrolled in the OEM’s Collision Repair Network, far exceeding expectations.

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News•by Staff•October 26, 2018

AAA: Enhanced Safety Enhances Repair Costs

A new AAA study finds the presence of an advanced driver-assist safety system can add an extra $3,000 in collision repair costs.

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News•by Staff•October 26, 2018

Phoenix Systems Launches BrakeStrip Plus

Phoenix Systems has retired its flagship BrakeStrip product with BrakeStrip Plus, a new solution designed to multiply service opportunities and make sold vehicles safer and more reliable.

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