Auto Maintenance
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From the Magazine: Column: Surprises galore in 2023
By now, forecasters have come to terms with the fact that nobody could have foreseen 2020. The pandemic disrupted every reliable statistic, leaving experts with nothing more than economic fairy dust to bring make sense out of policy and bring the year into control. But, going into our current year, we have all the indicative data to assess outcomes. Persistent inflation, rising interest rates, manufacturing backlog, slowing GDP — flashing signs all around. Easy peasy right? Not so fast. In reality, there is little agreement on anything except for the fact that we may be heading into a recession. We can’t even tell at this point if the contraction will…
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New Hampshire lawmaker, Safelite look to mandate windshield recalibration
A bill has been filed in New Hampshire’s House of Representatives that seeks to inform consumers of the need for recalibration of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), specifically auto glass, to ensure the safety systems work correctly post-repair or replacement. Rep. Tim McGough (R-District 12), as the prime sponsor of the bill, pitched it to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee on Feb. 15. “House Bill 304 is a good consumer protection bill designed to inform consumers about some potentially bad practices that you really could not possibly know about, or at least would be very unlikely to know about, related to windshield repairs,” he said. McGough shared a…
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5 Things to Never Do to a Car, According to a Mechanic
Taking care of your car can be tricky. Proper maintenance can help your vehicle last longer and result in saving money by not having to cough up big bucks for repairs or a new car altogether. Not everyone understands the inner workings of a car, though, and some of us can’t tell a piston from a pizza. Audra Fordin, a fourth generation mechanic and owner of Great Bear Auto Repair in Queens, New York, created the nonprofit Women Auto Know to empower women when it comes to taking care of their cars. If you’re looking to find ways to help your ride last longer, Fordin has some, ahem, engine-ious ways…
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Canadian Tire ‘bullish’ on auto parts and service as consumers focus on essentials
Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. capped its centennial year with strong growth in its automotive business as demand for auto parts and service helped offset softer spending on non-essential items, the company said Thursday. The standout performance of its auto division underscored a broader consumer focus on essential goods and services across the company’s banners as inflation erodes discretionary incomes in Canada. Canadian Tire, which includes its namesake Canadian Tire stores, PartSource, Mark’s and SportChek, said its consolidated comparable sales rose slightly in its fourth quarter, up 0.3 per cent compared against hefty gains posted in the same period a year ago. At its Canadian Tire chain, comparable sales were flat…
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Motor vehicle repair injury – HSE issues safety warning about working under vehicles without proper equipment
The Health and Basic safety Government (HSE) is warning mechanics and motor repairers of the dangers of doing work beneath motor vehicles without proper gear. HSE’s security warning follows considerations by the office basic safety watchdog about the quantity of men and women who died from 2017 to 2022 in the motor motor vehicle fix (MVR) market from incidents brought on by working under motor vehicles that ended up not appropriately supported. The motor automobile repair service (MVR) market spans lots of various types of function. Each has its individual protection dangers to its employees, who could be functioning in a community repairs garage, car bodyshop or carrying out recovery…
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Cox Automotive Mobility Leads the Way as the Trusted Partner for Fleets
ATLANTA – Feb. 21, 2023 – As the transportation industry gears up for America Trucking Association’s Annual TMC Meeting, Cox Automotive Mobility is set to further amplify its position as the industry’s leader in fleet services and operations management. One year after introducing the new Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services brand at TMC 2022, the company will showcase its advancements in fleet maintenance excellence, highlighted by the expansion of its trailer capabilities that keep America moving safely and efficiently. In addition, Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Operations will feature solutions that keep a well-maintained fleet with every vehicle and service connected – minimizing breakdowns and maximizing uptime for customers. Meeting attendees…
