Automotive News Fixed Ops Journal: Artificial intelligence supports work of dealership service advisers
June 16, 2019 Artificial intelligence supports work of dealership service advisers Alysha Webb Visit the service drive at Volkswagen Pasadena in suburban Los Angeles, and you will likely be approached by one of the dealership’s five service advisers. But if it’s a busy day, you can check in with one of the virtual advisers at […]
How to Spot a Top-Notch Auto Shop
When it comes time to have your vehicle serviced, it’s completely normal to experience a myriad of emotions. There is often confusion over what to repair, anxiety about getting the job done right and fear that you will go to the wrong mechanic. You aren’t alone in your quest to find the right auto repair […]
Summer Traffic Hacks That Everyone Will Benefit from Knowing
Quick Facts: Americans drive, on average, the least during winter months (January through March) at 25.7 miles daily; they drive the most during the summer months (July through September) at 30.6 miles daily. [AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety] By easing into a stop, rather than slamming on the pedal, you’ll extend the life of your […]
Safer Mobility Starts on School Playgrounds: Empowering the Next Generation of Pedestrians
From Headlines to Legislation to the Streets On Good Friday in Washington, DC, a longtime cycling activist was struck and killed by a man driving a stolen van at more than twice the posted speed limit. David Salovesh, a well-known advocate for protected bike lanes and safer streets, was the first cyclist killed in Metro […]
Is Your City’s Transportation Network Vulnerable to a Cyberattack?
It seems like you can’t go a day without seeing another headline related to a dramatic cybersecurity breach. You may even feel desensitized to them, taking the “that will never happen to me” mentality. But the truth is, it can happen to anyone, anywhere at anytime. In fact, there are 1.46 billion data breaches each […]
How to Recruit and Retain Better Mechanics in a Talent Drought
It’s hard enough for small and large automotive service businesses alike to attract, hire, promote, fire and enforce protocol with techs and mechanics in their shops. Whether you’re looking to hire an entry level technician or a Master Certified Automobile Technician, the complications are amplified in our current economy, where qualified candidates are harder and […]
