Features will save technicians time and make fixes easier. Solera has launched new, intuitive color wiring features to its Identifix Direct-Hit Auto Repair Software. The update brings an easier and more convenient experience to the technician-built vehicle repair database with more than 3 million confirmed fixes. Direct-Hit subscribers can now view multiple wiring diagrams side-by-side […]
Auto Care Association Calls on Industry to Support Right to Repair Awareness Month
Asks industry to contact legislators to support federal legislation during July. As the automotive industry awaits the long-anticipated decision on the Right to Repair court case in Massachusetts, the Auto Care Association is calling on the industry to continue the fight for safe and secure access to vehicle maintenance and repair data on the national […]
ASE Hosts 50th Anniversary Celebration
Past Chairmen in attendance at Board of Governors event. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) hosted its Board of Governors meeting in Herndon, Virginia. The event had extra special meaning as many past ASE chairmen were in attendance as special guests to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ASE. The following ASE chairmen, dating […]
Auto Care Alliance Encourages Members and Industry to Support Federal Right to Repair Act
The Automotive Care Alliance has agreed to support the ‘Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act’ H.R. 6570. According to the supporters, the legislation will ensure the preservation of consumer choice, a fair marketplace and the continued safe operation of the nation’s 288 million registered passenger and commercial motor vehicles, 70% of […]
FullSpeed Automotive Reports Midyear Growth Including Acquisition of Kwik Kar
Completed eight acquisitions and adds a third major brand in first half of 2022. FullSpeed Automotive , among the largest franchisors and operators of automotive aftermarket repair facilities in the U.S. and home to flagship brands Grease Monkey and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service , is accelerating growth with an acquisition strategy set to […]
States Proclaim June as Automotive Service Professionals Month
Governors across the country issued official state proclamations declaring June as Automotive Service Professionals Month in their respective states: Eric Holcomb of Indiana Andy Beshear of Kentucky Larry Hogan of Maryland Michael Parson of Missouri Mike DeWine of Ohio Kate Brown of Oregon Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania Glenn Youngkin of Virginia Jim Justice of West […]
US Department of Labor Recovers Over $72,000 for 12 Florida Repair Techs
DOL finds auto repair facility failed to properly pay overtime. U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division investigators found A&G Auto Service and Repair Inc., operating as Magic Wheels Auto World Inc. located in Brookville, Fla. paid a salary for all hours employees worked and did not pay the required half-time for overtime […]
FullSpeed Automotive Opens New Corporate Locations in Minnesota and Illinois
Four Grease Monkey openings bring company closer to goal of 1,000 units by end of 2023. FullSpeed Automotive has announced the opening of four new Grease Monkey brand corporate locations, bringing the brand’s total to almost 500 locations across the U.S. and internationally, inching closer to FullSpeed’s target development goal of 1,000 units by the […]
Bridgestone Makes Strategic Investment in Wrench Mobile Vehicle Services and Technology
Company developing a comprehensive portfolio of personalized concierge-style car care services. Bridgestone Americas announced a 10% minority investment in mobile vehicle services and technology company, Wrench. The new partnership will accelerate both companies’ ability to meet the needs of car owners with best-in-class technology in the rapidly growing mobile vehicle inspection, repair and maintenance market. […]
FullSpeed Automotive Acquires 25 New Auto Centers in Dallas-Ft. Worth Market
FullSpeed Automotive, the franchisor and operators of automotive aftermarket repair facilities, announced that it completed the acquisition of 25 quick lube and automotive service centers in the Dallas-Ft. Worth market. The acquisition included four different automotive center brands, with the majority being Kwik Kar Automotive Lube & Service Centers. FullSpeed Automotive has now completed another […]
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