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Tips: 5 Best Car Maintenance Practices

Clean Fleet Report

Whatever’s under the hood, regular maintenance will make it run better. By staying on top of maintenance routines, you’ll prevent several mechanical issues. That’s why auto repair and maintenance practices should be a priority. The thick booklet gives you the A-Z of your vehicle for easy operation and maintenance.

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Majority of dealers complain US is bringing them too fast into the EV future

Baua Electric

Ford F-150 Lightning (Source: Ford) A strong majority of car dealers complain the US government’s strategy is bringing them too fast into the electric vehicle future. EVs have fewer moving parts that can break and they obviously don’t require oil changes. The concerns about dealers have proved warranted. Which one is it?

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EV Preventative Maintenance: Why It’s Important and How To Do It

EV Connect

Just as regular internal combustion engine (ICE) cars need oil changes, tune-ups and regular tire rotation — to name just a few things that go into preventative maintenance — electric vehicles also require preventative maintenance to continue running their best. What Is EV Preventative Maintenance?

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Battle Motors acquires Crane Carrier Company; Class 7 and 8 vocational truck electrification

Green Car Congress

Crane Carrier Company (CCC) has been manufacturing commercial vehicles for 75 years and is based in New Philadelphia, Ohio with 180 sales and service dealers throughout North America. The combined organization will have approximately 200 employees.

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J.D. Power: EV Owners Not As Satisfied as Gas Owners On Tire Wear

The Truth About Cars

While it’s true that electric vehicles don’t require the same level of routine maintenance that gas vehicles do, EVs have some downsides. The shift in tire performance will mean that dealer service departments need to be prepared to jump into the tire business, if they’re not already. Outside of EV tires, J.D.

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Deutsche Telekom and Un-Blinking Technologies introduce iCar M2M solution for US car dealers and their customers

Green Car Congress

This allows dealers to maintain an active relationship with their clients on an on-going basis—offering tangible customer benefits from automated reminders for the next oil change, to remote diagnostic information, and a wealth of other location-based services. SkyTrace, Inc.

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Study: Vehicle Owners Are Becoming Less Satisfied With Independent Repair Shops

The Truth About Cars

If you’ve taken a car to the dealer for repairs, you’re probably aware that costs can add up fast. Aftermarket Service Index Study found that satisfaction has fallen in the three areas it covers: quick oil change businesses, full-service maintenance and repair, and tire replacement. Power’s 2023 U.S.

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