One Third Of 2015 Vehicles Missing Spare Tire, AAA Reports
Automakers’ decision to eliminate the spare tire may leave more than 30 million drivers vulnerable at the roadside, according to new research from AAA. Tire inflator kits, a high-cost alternative for consumers, have replaced the spare tire in millions of vehicles over the past 10 model years and, due to their limited functionality, cannot provide even a temporary fix for many common tire-related problems.
AAAS Announces Scholarship Applications Open
The Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast Educational Foundation (AAASEF) has announced that applications are now being accepted for the AAAS Educational Foundation Scholarships through March 31. The Foundation awarded six scholarships last year and hopes to equal or better that number this year.
AAA Goes Public With Concerns About E15
The American Automobile Association (AAA) issued a press release on Nov. 30 stating that 95 percent of consumers surveyed had not heard of E15, and only 5 percent of vehicles on the road have been approved for E15 use. The recent survey undertaken by AAA has pointed to the strong likelihood of consumer confusion, vehicle damage and voided warranties as a result of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval of the E15 blend of ethanol. AAA further called on regulators and the industry to stop the sale of E15 until motorists are better protected.
AAA: One in Four Americans Could Not Pay for Major Car Repair
One in four American drivers could not pay for a car repair of $2,000 if faced with one today, according to the results of a survey released by AAA. The survey also found one in eight would be unable to pay for a repair bill of $1,000.
Two Oregon Students Win 62nd Annual Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition
In addition to thousands of dollars in scholarships, the winning team will job shadow Roush Fenway Racing’s NASCAR Nationwide Series No. 6 Ford team leading up to and during the Subway Jalapeno 250 on July 1 at Daytona International Speedway.
Is AAA Becoming its Own Target?
As a business owner and manager, and particularly because we do not offer road service or have a towing service, I have often spoke the praises of and recommended to customers that they join AAA to take advantage of this valuable peace of mind. Recently, I have seen many customers show up with AAA batteries installed in their vehicles. At least a handful of them have been sold batteries from our shop in recent years.
MEMA Issues Statement on Tax Relief for Working Families Act
This measure includes restoration of one year deductibility of research and development expenses.
How Much Do Gas Prices Affect the Automotive Aftermarket?
Gas price fluctuations are barometers for a variety of economic factors.
New ASE Leadership, Board Members Assume Roles
Dave Johnson has become ASE president and CEO, replacing Tim Zilke.
Shop Profile: Roy Foster’s Automotive, Reno, NV
Roy Foster’s Automotive has been serving the greater Reno metro area since 1947.
