“A recent economic study completed for the Auto Care Association by John Dunham and Associates found that a 25 percent tariff on imported auto parts could cause a reduction of 17,800 jobs in the auto parts manufacturing sector, resulting in $1.4 billion in lost wages,” wrote Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Harvey.
A stronger ANSI/ALI ALCTV safety standard is now in effect, says ALI.
Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper crowned their Technicians of the Year this past weekend in the desert. Receiving top honors were Andrew Langello and Michael Creighton from the United States; Richard Klobier from Canada and Miguel Solis from Mexico out of an elite group of professional technician finalists from across North America.
This year’s theme will be “Many Voices One Future,” which is a continuation from last year’s meeting and will remain a focus for AMRA.
The expanded program includes training on shop equipment and technology, electric car and alternative fuel vehicles, advanced diagnostics, heating and cooling and business management.
The S/P2 Careers resume database is fueled by career tech students looking for full-time, part-time and internship opportunities as entry-level technicians.
Automakers continue to add new diesel options, signaling confidence, according to the Diesel Technology Forum. Diesel holds 3 percent of the total U.S. automotive market, 13 percent of the truck segment and 5 percent of the van segment, a 44 percent increase over 2016.
The day-and-a-half meeting included informative and technical presentations covering topics that affect how service providers repair and maintain vehicles today, as well as their ability to build trust with motorists.
The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) announces the mid-October release of Secure Data Release Model 2.0. The new application is designed to dramatically streamline Vehicle Security Credential applications and renewals from the current 10-20 days down to 7-10 days.
Attendees will gain A/Ccess to the mobile A/C and engine cooling service and repair information needed to make accurate diagnoses and reliable repairs; A/Ccess to the experts in the field who design and manufacture A/C systems, components, tools and equipment; and A/Ccess to network with other mobile professionals.
Thirty technicians will each win a grand-prize trip package for their families to Orlando, Florida, to create magical memories on a vacation of a lifetime.
The Shop4D shop management system integrates every aspect of the repair into a single tool, allowing AI to learn from every inspection, advisement and communication, and proactively show the owner how to run the shop more efficiently and more effectively, said the company.
