VIDEO: Tips For Getting Vehicles Out Of Hibernation
Help keep cars in top condition year-round. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper
We Have The Cure!
Shops have the power to slow down a crisis larger than the Coronavirus!
Vehicle Inspection Red Flags
Inspecting these 12 things will keep your customers safe and happy.
Maintenance Matters: What Winter Can Do To Battery Life
Most shops in colder climates start to see an influx of customers with battery service needs as the holidays approach. Perhaps more than any other maintenance category, being proactive about taking care of your customers with dying or dead batteries is essential this time of year.
Maintenance Matters: Visibility Is The Top Safety Concern
It doesn’t matter how much emphasis you put on the condition of a vehicle’s components – if the driver can’t see what’s in front of him or her, safety will absolutely be compromised.
Maintenance Matters: A Tire In Winter
In much of the country, all-season tires are the go-to choice for drivers. They offer reliable, consistent performance in a variety of road conditions. However, increasingly, “all-weather” tires are becoming the popular choice.
Winter Service: Can You Forecast A Flurry Of Sales?
Winter means different things in different parts of the country. In the extreme Northeast, Midwest and Great Plains, drifting snow can play a much bigger part in safety and service concerns than, say, Texas, California and Florida – but those areas bring their own challenges.
Winter Vehicle Maintenance
For much of the country, winter brings potentially hazardous road conditions, meaning your shop should be planning now to help your customers safely weather the season.
Top 10 Most Common Vehicle Repairs
Basic maintenance is the key to keeping a car running at its best. When motorists keep up with fluid changes, tire checks, filter changes and other services, it helps avoid bigger and more expensive repairs down the road. However, over time, some vehicle parts and components wear out or become damaged. When motorists are educated about their vehicles’ maintenance needs, it allows them to address any issues before they become even bigger problems.
IMR Insight Report Shows Consumers Are Delaying Vehicle Routine Maintenance
Consumers who own used vehicles, vehicles eight years or older and millennials are significantly more likely than their counterparts to delay routine maintenance.
