News By Topic: Repair and Maintenance

NHTSA RECALLS - May 9-15 2016; Subaru, Scion, Toyota, Ford, Chevrolet, RV's

May 16, 2016

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicl ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Live 8-10AM(EDT) May 14, 2016; Car Question or Concern? Free Call 888-692-7234

May 13, 2016

May 14, 2016; Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million peopl ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Near Fix for 3.0-liter TDI Diesels

May 10, 2016

May 10, 2016—Volkswagen is said to be near a fix for its emissions-failing 3.0-liter Audi and Porsche V6 diesels in about 85,000 vehicles in the U.S., according to a report from Automotive News. A few final details and reviewing test results to ensure reliability of a software upgrade are the focus of the ongoing ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS - May 9, 2016: Mercedes, Toyota, Nissan, Kia, Hyundai, Cadillac, RV's

May 9, 2016

NHTSA RECALLS - May 9, 2016: Mercedes, Toyota, Nissan, Kia, Hyundai, Cadillac, RV's ... Continue reading

Honda To Recall 20 Million More Takata Air Bags

May 9, 2016

Honda To Recall 20 Million More Takata Air Bags ... Continue reading

NHTSA TIRE RECALL: Certain Size Firestone FR710 and Champion Fuel Fighter Tires

May 6, 2016

NHTSA TIRE RECALL: Certain Size Firestone FR710 and Champion Fuel Fighter Tires ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Live May 7, 2016; Car Question or Concern? Free Call 888-692-7234

May 6, 2016

Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok, Repair Questions, New Car Research, How to do its, 2016 MINI CLUBMAN REVIEW,2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SERIES 7 SEAT SUV REVIEW, TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID ... Continue reading

Takata Air Bag Recall Expanded See Latest List Of Affected Vehicles +VIDEO

May 4, 2016

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is expanding and accelerating the recall of Takata air bag inflators. The decision follows the agency’s confirmation of the root cause behind the inflators’ propensity to rupture. Ruptures of the Takata inflators have been tied to ten deaths and more than 100 inj ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest April 25-May 1, 2016:

May 1, 2016

* At the Beijing Auto Show this past week it was all about SUVs. Sales of SUVs, the popular option on China's rough roads, soared 52% last year. Honda held world debuts for two SUVs. Ford, Volkswagen, GM and China's Chery also displayed new SUVs. Reports say as many as 50 new SUVs are due to be launched in China this y ... Continue reading

Eagle One Brand Sold to HandStands Partners

Apr 29, 2016

DALLAS, April 29, 2016 -- Niteo Products, LLC, a portfolio company of Highlander Partners, L.P., announced today the sale of the assets of its retail automotive appearance chemicals brand, Eagle One, to HandStands, a portfolio company of Trivest Partners. The Eagle One brand has been an automotive appearance pioneer fo ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Live April 30, 2016 : Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234

Apr 29, 2016

Auto Lab Live April 30, 2016 : Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 ... Continue reading

Marine Mechanics Institute Launches First Mercury Marine Technician Certification Program

Apr 27, 2016

ORLANDO, Fla., April 27, 2016 -- Universal Technical Institute , the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, is launching the first Mercury Marine technician career training certification program a ... Continue reading

'Cinderella Era' of Your Vehicle is No Fairy Tale

Apr 26, 2016

BETHESDA, MD - April 26, 2016: Once upon a time, buying a new car may have sounded like a dream come true, but keeping your car through the "Cinderella Era" can mean more gold at the end of the rainbow, says the non-profit Car Care Council. "The smartest way to get a solid return on your vehicle investment is to keep y ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest Week Of April 18-24, 2016

Apr 24, 2016

* The Environmental Protection Agency said they weren't, but they actually were. After a national uproar and now an act of Congress, the EPA is backing off of proposed regulations that would have impacted the auto racing industry. The EPA has reversed course on plans to prohibit the modification of street cars for comp ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Live April 23, 2016: Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234

Apr 23, 2016

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