News By Topic: Repair and Maintenance

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Mar 14, 2016

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Car Question? Get Straight Answers From The Auto Lab Saturday March 12 8A-10A

Mar 12, 2016

March 12, 2016 Car Question or Opinion? 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 peop ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Elects Brad W. Buss and Reuben E. Slone to Board of Directors

Mar 7, 2016

ROANOKE, Va.—Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serving both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced that Brad W. Buss and Reuben E. Slone have been appointed to Advance’s Board of Directors. Their appointments wi ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: March 7 2016; Ford, Lexus, Toyota, Pontiac, Navistar, Coachmen

Mar 7, 2016

NHTSA RECALLS: March 7 2016; Ford, Lexus, Toyota, Pontiac, Navistar, Coachmen ... Continue reading

Car Question? Get Straight Answers From The Auto Lab Saturday 8-10 AM

Mar 5, 2016

March 5, 2016 Car Question or Opinion? 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

Inside the 'Real' J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Ratings

Mar 2, 2016

Washington DC March 1, 2016; The AIADA newsletter reported that while few would argue that today's cars and trucks are designed and built better and last longer than ever, why is it that the industry's overall reliability ratings, particularly those just released by the venerable consumer research firm J.D. Power, are ... Continue reading

WEEKLY NHTSA RECALL SCORECARD: February 29, 2016

Feb 29, 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

U.S. Judge To VW "Times Up"

Feb 28, 2016

Washington DC February 24, 2016; David Shepardson writing for Reuters reported that a federal judge turned up the heat on Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) on Thursday, setting a March deadline for the German automaker to state whether it has found an emissions fix for 600,000 diesel vehicles that is acceptable to U.S. regulat ... Continue reading

Nutson's Mega-Sized Auto News Tweets February 22-28, 2016

Feb 28, 2016

* The Chicago Auto Show concluded a successful nine-day run this past weekend. Highlights included more than 20 vehicles that made their global debut, a dazzling array of concept cars, participation from every volume manufacturer and three indoor test tracks. Consumers also have a voice at the Chicago Auto Show. In the ... Continue reading

Broken Car? Buying A Car? Auto Enthusiast? - Auto Lab LIVE Let's Talk About Saturday 8AM

Feb 27, 2016

February 27, 2016 Car Question? 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 people, prov ... Continue reading

2017 Audi Q7 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award +VIDEO

Feb 26, 2016

ARLINGTON, Va. — The redesigned 2017 Audi Q7 qualifies for a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Along with good ratings in all five of the Institute's crashworthiness tests, the large luxury SUV earns a superior rating for its standard front crash prevention system. IIHS doesn' ... Continue reading

Ontario Budget Takes Aim at Auto Insurance Fraud

Feb 26, 2016

TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2016 As Fraud Prevention Month is set to kick off, Ontario Minister of Finance Charles Sousa announced today that the government's budget includes a plan to establish a "serious fraud office" with a special focus on auto insurance fraud. "Auto insurance fraud continues to be a serious problem and has ... Continue reading

Police Interceptors Demand More from Brake Parts

Feb 25, 2016

Police Interceptors Demand More from Brake Parts ... Continue reading

What's A Good Car? Lexus Highest Ranking - JD Powers Vehicle Dependability Study

Feb 24, 2016

What's A Good Car? Lexus Highest Ranking - JD Powers Vehicle Dependability Study ... Continue reading

Why Takata Air Bags Explode

Feb 24, 2016

DETROIT FEB. 24, 2016; Tom Krisher writing foer the AP reported that scientists hired by the auto industry have determined that multiple factors — including moisture and high humidity — can cause some Takata air bags to inflate with too much force and hurl shrapnel at drivers and passengers. The Independent T ... Continue reading