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Become an ASE Test Prep Partner
8+ hour, 20+ min ago (250+ words) New program designed to help service professionals easily identify high-quality test preparation materials that align with ASE certification exams Leesburg, Va.The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced the launch of its officially licensed ASE Test Prep…...
“We need to get this done right and get this done now”
2+ week, 6+ day ago (306+ words) REPAIR Act moves through Congress to provide equal access to vehicle data and diagnostic information for owners and their designated repair providers Washington, D.C.The REPAIR Act continued making its progress through the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, moving from a…...
That was then, this is now - Aftermarket Matters
3+ week, 1+ day ago (457+ words) How collision repair has evolved to adapt to the high-stakes evolution of the industry over the last 35 years As we move toward an increasingly complex future, there is one timeless truth: quality, education, and professional autonomy are not mere'ideals,'they…...
Carolinas Collision Association opens registration for $2,000 tool grants
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (142+ words) The program awards grants to students entering the collision repair industry, helping remove financial barriers with essential tools Charlotte, N.C.Aspiring collision repair technicians in North and South Carolina now have the chance to jump-start their careers with essential tools, thanks…...
Survey: More shops invoice separately for scan and diagnostic times
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (347+ words) Approximately 21 percent of surveyed collision shops say they are paid "always" or "most of the time" for scan charges by the largest eight auto insurers Portland, Ore.About one-third of shops itemize the diagnostic labor time they spend researching diagnostic…...
Time is running out to protect Right to Repair
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (150+ words) The Auto Care Association is urging automotive aftermarket businesses from every part of the supply chain to take immediate action Bethesda, Md.With the current United States Congress coming to a close after this year, the Auto Care Association is urging…...
U.S. vehicle owners face mounting maintenance costs - Aftermarket Matters
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (277+ words) Ontario, Calif.U.S. vehicle owners are confronting a challenging financial landscape as automotive maintenance costs continue to escalate. According to AAA's 2024 Vehicle Ownership Study, the average annual maintenance cost for passenger vehicles has increased to$1,234, representing a 12% jump from the previous…...