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Report: Auto repair costs increased by 40% in 5 years

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The cost to repair a vehicle increased 40% from 2018 to 2022, according to a UK-based warranty and insurance provider. Intelligent Mooring said it analyzed more than 12,000 warranty claims filed throughout the past five years and discovered “higher prices for repairs are here to stay for the foreseeable future.” The study, released this week, revealed that repair costs began spiking following the UK’s Brexit referendum in 2016, with warranty claims costs rising 19% from 2018 to 2019, and another 10% from 2020-2021. Repair fees continued to skyrocket as the pandemic and other geopolitical events triggered supply chain issues and…
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Automotive AI Repair Services Market is Expected to Surpass

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Westford USA, March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Automotive AI Repair Services market is poised for substantial growth in the North American and Asia Pacific regions, fueled by several factors such as increased efficiency, accuracy, cost reduction, improved customer services, and safety. The integration of AI technology in automotive repair services has the potential to streamline repair processes, leading to reduced diagnostic and repair times. This results in faster service delivery to customers while optimizing repair shop resources. As a result, the demand for automotive AI repair services is expected to rise in the coming years, driving growth in…
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How far behind the industry is the labor rate

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Image credit: Depositphotos. comAutomotive aftermarket service and repair shops are charging at least $100 an hour less than they should be, industry experts recently argued. A recent report from AutoLeap, a shop management software company, reported that the average shop surveyed charges $120 per hour for labour, and figures fluctuate depending on the kind of shop. the State of the Auto Repair Industry found that a specialty shop will charge $179 per hour, compared to a franchised shop at $112 per hour. An independent shop will charge $110 per hour. “We are at least $100 an hour less expensive…
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5 new upcoming Maruti cars and SUVs and their launch timelines

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While Maruti Suzuki has played safely in the last two years, the carmaker will be up in action in a full-fledged form with new offerings in 2023. Maruti Suzuki has already previewed two of its offerings in the compact SUV category – Fronx and Jimny – at the Auto Expo 2023, though there’s more in the store for the country’s leading carmaker. Maruti Suzuki Fronx April 2023Maruti Suzuki’s contemporary take on the sub-four-metre segment, the Fronx coupe-SUV will be arriving in April 2023, marking the carmaker’s first-ever big launch for 2023. The new Maruti Suzuki Fronx is based on…
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A Texas nonprofit is helping low-income people with car repairs : NPR

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Car trouble can set off a financial crisis for low-income people. In Dallas, a small nonprofit is trying to help, one car repair at a time. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Car repairs are never convenient, but for people who don’t make much money, they can be a major financial hurdle. In Dallas, reporter Kevin (ph) Connelly from member station KERA has the story of a small charity fixing the vehicles that could otherwise drive their owners into debt. CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, BYLINE: About a decade ago, Manuel Tellez’s truck was in pretty bad shape. It was constantly overheating. MANUEL TELLEZ: It was…
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‘Do Not Consume’ water: Meaford declares emergency following automotive shop fire

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The Municipality of Meaford has declared an emergency days after a fire tore through an automotive shop, causing water safety concerns for the community. The municipality declared a formal emergency late Sunday afternoon due to “ongoing environmental concerns” following the blaze on Sykes Street North Thursday evening that destroyed a used car dealership and auto repair shop on Highway 26. “We have concerns about soil contamination and residue from the site flowing into the nearby waterway if the weather changes,” the municipality noted. According to the municipality’s website, declaring an emergency gives it more power and authority to respond to…
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I oversee car repairs at a dealership. Here’s what you need to know about maintenance and how we do our job.

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Mike Wilhelm is an auto-dealership service director in southeast Michigan.Mike WilhelmMike Wilhelm is a service and parts director at a car dealership in Michigan.He says drivers have some misconceptions about car repair and how EVs differ from gas-powered cars.Here’s his advice for car repair and maintenance, as told to the reporter Alexa St. John.Mike Wilhelm is a 44-year-old parts and service director at Tamaroff Honda and Jeffrey Automotive Group in southeast Michigan. Wilhelm has held various auto-service advisor roles in the industry for more than 22 years and has spent six years with his current employer.…
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Why Upgrading Your Tires Is So Important for a Car

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If you own a vehicle and want to start investing in modifications, your tires are an important part. Here’s why you should upgrade your tires for your car. Improving certain parts of your car could significantly impact your vehicle. For example, you could switch out your engine or upgrade your suspension for more power and control. However, one of the the best upgrades for a car are the tires—here’s why. Improving Vehicle Controls A good set of specialty tires can help you drive on uneven terrain. For example, off-road tires help those who want to drive off the beaten path.…
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