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Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2019

Enterprise Fleet Management Technicians Gain ASE Certification

Five automotive technicians from Enterprise Fleet Management have earned certification as an ASE World Class Technician, including four this year, the fleet management company has announced.

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Newsby Lauren FletcherMarch 19, 2019

Goodyear Partners with YourMechanic for Fleet Services

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has partnered with YourMechanic as a tires and installation provider to YourMechanic’s mobility and fleet clients nationwide.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2019

Icahn Completes Acquisition of RPM Automotive

Icahn Automotive Group, which owns and operates leading auto repair and maintenance providers Pep Boys, AAMCO, and Precision Tune Auto Care, has completed its acquisition of RPM Automotive.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2019

Samsara, Velociti Offer Vehicle Repair Management Program

Samsara Technology Support Services is the result of a partnership between Velociti and Samsara, and protects technology investments through system health monitoring, 24/7 mobile repair, inventory management, and other services.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2019

GM Fleet to Discount 450,000+ Parts

GM Fleet will offer commercial, government, and rental fleets substantial discounts on replacement parts under a new program unveiled at NTEA's The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.

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Articlesby Mike AntichFebruary 26, 2019

Replacement Tire Costs Increased 8% in 2018

Upward cost pressures on replacement tires have emerged in 2018, due to higher cost for the commodities used to manufacture tires and the trend to larger diameter 17- to 18-inch wheels, which are more expensive to replace.

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Articlesby Mike AntichFebruary 26, 2019

Synthetic Oils, Higher Labor Rates Increase Preventive Maintenance Costs

On average, PM costs have increased due to higher labor rates, expansion of models requiring synthetic motor oil, and more expensive cartridge oil filters. One offset is that longer lasting synthetics have extended oil-drain intervals.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichFebruary 26, 2019

Maintenance Spend Increased 3-5% in 2018

Average repair spend per unit increased 3-5% in calendar-year 2018, primarily due to higher labor rates and part prices. Also, PM costs were up due to the shift to more expensive synthetic oil and higher replacement tire prices.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2019

Top Commercial Truck Tire Sizes Identified

The leading commercial truck tire sizes of 2018, as reported by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association, includes the perennially popular 295/75R22.5.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2019

Discount Tire Added 55 Stores in 2018

Discount Tire added 55 stores nationwide in 2018, with nine outlets opened in December alone.

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