News By Topic: Repair and Maintenance

Auto Lab - Live From New York - Call-in Show | Saturday August 22, 2015

Aug 21, 2015

Robert Erskine, Senior European Correspondent, Suffolk England "LET'S TORQUE VECTORING" Robert Sinclair, AAA NY "CURRENT TUNNEL BUILDING SITUATION" Russ Rader, Vice President Insurance Institute for Highway Safety "NHTSA TO CRACK DOWN ON UNSAFE MOTORCYCLE HELMETS" Sharon Sudol & John Russell, Senior Correspondents "201 ... Continue reading

Recall: 2015 Ram 4500 and 5500 Control Arms

Aug 21, 2015

FCA US LLC is conducting a voluntary safety recall to inspect and replace, as required, certain control arms on an estimated 199 U.S.-market trucks. Routine testing by FCA US discovered front upper control arms on two vehicles had welds with insufficient fusion. If a weld were compromised, it may reduce suspension stab ... Continue reading

Allstate Roadside Services Selected as Roadside Assistance Provider to Help Protect Lyft Drivers

Aug 19, 2015

Ride-hailing continues to grow in popularity; whether you're a commuter looking for ways to save on transportation or protect the planet, or a driver trying to set your own schedule and make some extra cash. Drivers with Lyft are getting a new perk. Allstate Roadside Services (ARS), one of the nation's leading provider ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Compliance Recall in North America for F-650 and F-750

Aug 18, 2015

Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety compliance recall for approximately 26,400 2011-2013 and 2015 model year F-650 and F-750 vehicles in North America for a safety compliance issue with FMVSS 210 regarding seat belt anchorage. In these vehicles, the front passenger and center seat belts might not be anchored in the ... Continue reading

Chrysler 200 Recall--Faulty Electrical System

Aug 17, 2015

FCA US LLC is conducting a voluntary safety recall to correct a condition in an estimated 77,834 U.S.-market sedans that may lead to engine stall or gearshift to neutral. The Company is unaware of any related injuries or accidents. The condition, which may be accompanied by a dashboard warning-light illumination, does ... Continue reading

Honda Ranked Top in the UK for Customer Service

Aug 16, 2015

Honda has ranked highest amongst volume brands when it comes to UK customer satisfaction with vehicle servicing, according to new research out today. The inaugural JD Power 2015 UK Customer Service Index Study measures customer satisfaction with their experience at franchised dealers’ service departments. The stud ... Continue reading

AAMCO Unveils New Interactive Franchise Development Website

Aug 16, 2015

Leader in Total Car Care Showcases Nationwide Franchise Opportunities for Prospective Owners -- AAMCO, the world's largest chain of transmission specialists and leader in total car care, has announced the launch of its new interactive franchise website, aamcofranchise.com, which provides prospective candidates with a d ... Continue reading

American SportWorks Recalls Four-Wheel Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury

Aug 14, 2015

WASHINGTON -- Aug. 13, 2015: Off Road Utility Vehicles Hazard: The throttle can fail to return to idle causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury. Remedy: Repair Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free repair. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Issues Voluntary Recall

Aug 14, 2015

Volkswagen considers the safety and satisfaction of its consumers and passengers a top priority. As such, Volkswagen of America today notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it will be issuing a voluntary safety recall affecting the steering wheel clock spring on approximately 420,000 V ... Continue reading

Auto Lab - Live! NYC Car Call-in Show | Saturday August 15, 2015

Aug 13, 2015

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It's a Myth That Only New Car Dealers Can Service Vehicles Under Warranty

Aug 11, 2015

True or false: Until your vehicle is out-of-warranty, it must be serviced by the new car dealer or the factory warranty will be void. Although you may have answered "true," the correct answer is "false," according to the Car Care Council. It's the law that independent repair shops can provide the services to maintain y ... Continue reading

BFGoodrich Tires Announces Safety Recall For Certain Commercial Light Truck Tire Sizes

Aug 11, 2015

BFGoodrich® Tires announced today it is recalling approximately 129,000 tires that were sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Approximately 104,000 of the recalled tires were sold in the U.S. market. These tires are primarily found on commercial light trucks, as well as full-sized heavy-duty vans, small RVs and some 3/ ... Continue reading

Auto Lab - Live! NYC Car Call-in Show | Saturday August 8, 2015

Aug 8, 2015

Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 25 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, providing listeners wi ... Continue reading

Steve Purdy Report : 2015 C.A.R. Automotive Management Seminars - Day 3

Aug 6, 2015

CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS 2015 50TH ANNIVERSARY By Steve Purdy Senior Editor The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Traverse City August 2015; Day three of the Management Briefing Seminars traditionally begins with an address by Michigan’s governor Rick Snyder who is proud of being †... Continue reading

DTech Expands Product Line with Dodge 6.7L Diesel Fuel Injectors

Aug 6, 2015

DIPACO Inc. today announced the introduction of the DTech remanufactured fuel injector for Dodge Ram 6.7L pickup trucks. The injector (Part No. DT8027067R) enables diesel repair specialists across the United States and Canada to cost-effectively, rapidly and confidently keep the over 500,000 Dodge 6.7L Ram diesel picku ... Continue reading