Statement by American Honda Regarding Plug Top Ignition Coil Recall: 2015 Honda Fit
Sep 3, 2015
Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 17,800 model-year 2015 Fit vehicles in the United States to replace the plug top ignition coils, free of charge. The original plug top ignition coils may degrade over time, which, in the worst case, could cause the vehicleâs engine to stall, potentially increasing the ri ... Continue reading
Honda Canada: Ignition Coil Recall: 2015 Honda Fit
Sep 3, 2015
Honda will voluntarily recall 992 units of 2015 model-year Fit vehicles in Canada to replace the ignition coils with updated parts, free of charge. The electrical noise suppression capacitors in the original ignition coils may degrade over time. In the worst case, this could cause the vehicleâs engine to stall, in ... Continue reading
Three Ps of Auto Care: Preventative, Proactive, Prepared
Sep 2, 2015
In recognition of National Preparedness Month in September, the non-profit Car Care Council reminds motorists of the importance of the three Ps of auto care to make sure their vehicle is ready for the unexpected. Preventative â Reduce the chance of unplanned, costly car trouble by following a vehicle service sched ... Continue reading
Sep 2, 2015
While many auto executives (42.3 percent) expect more industry recalls in 2015 and 2016, just 8 percent use advanced predictive analytics to help prevent, prepare for, and manage recalls, according to a recent online poll from Deloitte. Nearly one-quarter (23 percent) have no operational product safety and recall antic ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS - August 31, 2015: Subaru; Lincoln; RV's
Aug 31, 2015
NHTSA RECALLS - August 31, 2015: Subaru; Lincoln; RV's ... Continue reading
Auto Lab - Live From New York - Call-in Show | Saturday August 29, 2015
Aug 28, 2015
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Part 5: NICB and Hurricane Katrina: A 10-Year Retrospective
Aug 28, 2015
Over 300,000 Vehicles Damaged, Where are They Now? DES PLAINES, IL -- Aug. 28, 2015: Each day this week the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is releasing segments of a five-part documentary video that provides first-hand recollections of NICB employees and law enforcement personnel as they reflect on their roles ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2015
The Jumpstart Gallery is an exclusive forum for JC Whitney customers and fans to create a visual learning community about "Everything Automotive" For a limited time, Jumpstart members will also get a 20% discount on auto parts LASALLE, IL -- Aug. 27, 2015: JC Whitney, the largest direct marketer of name-brand automotiv ... Continue reading
BFGoodrich Commercial Truck Tires Introduce New Extended Warranty
Aug 27, 2015
BFGoodrich® Commercial Truck Tires is introducing an extended warranty for its commercial truck tires and casings, effective on claims filed on or after Sept. 1, 2015. Reflecting the brand's proven performance, the warranty coverage against defects in workmanship and materials for all BFGoodrich commercial truck tires ... Continue reading
Back to Basics: The ABCs of Car Care
Aug 26, 2015
Back-to-school season is the ideal time to review your ABCs; the ABCs of car care, that is. The Car Care Council recommends that motorists brush up on their auto care knowledge to make sure their vehicle is operating at its most efficient level before the school year carpool crunch and the onset of fall and winter weat ... Continue reading
Vehicle Service Interval Adherence Decreases by 15.6%
Aug 25, 2015
New research from DMEautomotive reveals vehicle age, and lack of awareness of manufacturer recommendations, contributing to drop in number of consumers following manufacturer recommended service intervals DAYTONA BEACH, FL -- Aug. 25, 2015: New research from DMEautomotive analyzes the factors influencing the decrease i ... Continue reading
NICB and Hurricane Katrina: A 10-Year Retrospective
Aug 25, 2015
Over 300,000 Vehicles Damaged, Where are They Now? DES PLAINES, IL -- Aug. 25, 2015: Each day this week the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) will release segments of a five-part documentary video that provides first-hand recollections of NICB employees and law enforcement personnel as they reflect on their roles ... Continue reading
ACSI: Customer Satisfaction With Automobiles Weakens as Recalls Continue
Aug 25, 2015
Most Automakers Decline; Imports Top Domestic Brands ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 25, 2015 -- Car buyer satisfaction is down for a third straight year as prices rise and recalls continue, according to new data from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Customer satisfaction with automobiles falls 3.7 percent to 79 ... Continue reading
Rotary Lift Receives U.S. Patent for Trio Three-Stage Lift Arms
Aug 24, 2015
Trio lift arms offer unmatched reach and precision for properly lifting more vehicles MADISON, Ind., Aug. 20, 2015 -- Rotary Lift has been granted United States patent 8,973,712 for its technician-friendly Trio⢠vehicle lift arms. Trio arms have up to a 20 percent greater reach than traditional lift arms, so they ... Continue reading
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