Automobile Owners Live to Regret their Do-It-Yourself Repairs
from Quad-City Times
 Mechanics say they've seen it all in this period of economic slowdown, including incorrectly installed brake pads and antifreeze poured into engines. Derek Desherow, the manager of QC Auto Service in Moline, said about twice a week he will see customers who tried to do some type of car repair themselves and now need professional help. "That's how they usually start off their conversation - 'I tried to do this myself … ' " More 
House Preparing for Move on Insurance Reform
from Automotive Service Association
 The interest in insurance reform continues to grow in Washington, D.C. Hearing after hearing pushes Congress closer to making a decision as to whether to begin a dismantling of the current state insurance regulatory system, offer a federal regulatory option for insurers or leave the current state regulatory system in place. The Obama administration is scheduled to announce its plans for an overhaul of the U.S. financial regulatory system very soon. More
Nissan Introduces Fuel-Saving Dual Injector System
from The Motor Report
Nissan has announced details of its new dual-injector technology designed to improve fuel efficiency in small-displacement petrol engines. The first of its kind for mass-production in vehicle engines, the new fuel delivery system speeds up fuel vaporisation by using an injector for each port rather than one per cylinder. The result is a reduction in unburned fuel and hydrocarbon emissions. More
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NACE, CARS Expand Education Program to 84 Sessions
from Automotive Service Association
As the industry's educational leaders, the International Automotive Congress and Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) have developed an expanded 2009 conference program delivering a total of 84 sessions (or 138 hours) of compelling and relevant education focused on today's industry professionals – all for the same cost as 2008. Sessions will be offered in both 90-minute and three-hour time slots. Tracks include management, vehicle repair (collision), technical (mechanical), women's professional development, and the all-new tracks for lean and heavy-duty truck. Sponsored by ASA, both NACE and CARS are co-located at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nov. 4-7, during the second annual Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW). More
Rattner Resigns as Obama's Point Man on the Auto Industry
from The Washington Post
Steven Rattner, the Wall Street financier who led the Obama administration's efforts to save General Motors and Chrysler, is resigning as the head of the autos task force to return to New York, the Treasury Department announced.The departure surprised some of his colleagues and came a week after the task force finished leading the two automakers into and out of rapid bankruptcy restructurings, along the way investing billions in government funds into the companies and their suppliers. More
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NACE, CARS Scholarship Applications Still Accepted
from the Automotive Management Institute
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the Automotive Management Institute (AMI) are offering six scholarship opportunities. Recipients will have the opportunity to attend ASA's International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) or Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS), Nov. 4-7, at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Convention Center. Although an individual member can be awarded only one scholarship, you can apply for any or all six. Applications must be returned by Aug. 14. For more information and to apply for these scholarships, visit the Members Only section of the ASA Web site, www.ASAshop.org; enter your six-digit member number and click on Scholarship Info tab from the menu on the left.
ASA Testifies at NCOIL Property-Casualty Insurance Committee Hearing
from Automotive Service Association
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) testified before the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Property-Casualty Insurance Committee on NCOIL’s Model Laws on Auto Airbag Fraud, and Motor Vehicle Crash Parts and Repair proposals. More
I-CAR to Introduce Two New Courses to the Collision Inter-Industry in August
from I-CAR
Collision repair professionals and insurers will have the opportunity to learn important collision repair considerations for some of the most popular vehicles on the road as well as information about emerging technology in today’s vehicles. I-CAR, The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair will launch two new classes on these topics. More
Updated "Changes in Gasoline Manual" Now Available
from Domestic Fuel
American drivers across the country have more access to biofuels than ever before. This increased availability is changing the composition of the fuels offered to drivers. With this in mind, the Renewable Fuels Foundation (RFF) has released its updated resource on gasoline quality for auto mechanics. "Changes in Gasoline Manual IV," in its fourth update has become the most used resource on gasoline quality and its relationship to vehicle performance. More
Service Street Plans to Take New Model Independent Repair Shops
from Motor Age
Service Street founder Greg Sands is moving forward with his plan to open up new facilities all across the country. And according to this 18-year industry veteran, there is no better time to take on such a venture. Sands created a business model for auto repair facilities that incorporates customer-focused service with certified, skilled technicians, in an effort to form a new brand of independent automotive centers. More
House May Reverse GM, Chrysler Decisions
from The Detroit Free Press
The U.S. House is expected to vote on a bill that would reverse the dealer cuts made by General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC, despite opposition from automakers and talks aimed at forging a compromise. More
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