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ArticlesDecember 18, 2018

Deciding to Repair or Replace Run-Flat Tires

What should a fleet professional know when utilizing assets with run-flat tire versus a non-run-flat tire? According to mounting and balancing equipment manufacturers and tire manufacturers the consensus is a run-flat’s unique construction makes them more difficult to mount and demount.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2018

Mazda, Hyundai Excel with Lowest Repair Costs

Mazda, Hyundai, Toyota, and Audi have received top marks for reliability and a low cost for repairs, according to data from automotive repair data and diagnostic solutions provider CarMD.com Corp. The findings came in the 2018 CarMD Vehicle Health Index Make and Model Reliability Rankings.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2018

Subaru Repair Network Expands to Independent Shops

Subaru will expand its fledgling network of certified collision repair shops by opening enrollment to independent collision centers nationwide starting Jan. 1, the automaker announced.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2018

GM Parts Dealer Offers Fleet Maintenance and Repair Guide

A new fleet maintenance resource that covers frequently searched vehicle maintenance and repair topics is available for download and free of charge from GMPartsCenter.net, one of the largest online GM parts dealers.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 30, 2018

Higher Motor Oil Prices Nudge Preventive Maintenance Costs Up

Citing the higher cost of crude oil, many major manufacturers of finished lubricant products increased prices from 5% to 8% in CY-2018. Plus, each model-year, more OEMs require the use of more expensive synthetic motor oils.

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Newsby StaffNovember 27, 2018

Continental Opens Employee Training Center

The new training center is Continental's first completed structure on the site of the future truck tire plant.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2018

Pep Boys Expands Tire Installation with Amazon.com

Pep Boys will take its Amazon.com Ship-to-Store tire installation national. Customers can now choose their neighborhood Pep Boys for the installation of any brand of tires purchased on Amazon.com.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2018

Michelin Raises Commercial Tire Prices

Michelin North America Inc. will increase prices on its commercial tires on Dec. 1 by as much as 8%.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2018

Warranty Recovery: More Stringent Manufacturer Enforcement Limits Dollars

Warranty recovery costs are under greater scrutiny by vehicle manufacturers than they have been in the past, requiring accurate and complete maintenance histories to substantiate compliance with OEM maintenance requirements.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2018

Tire Prices Increase Due to Higher Commodity Costs

Higher commodity prices are putting upward pressure on fleet prices for replacement tires. National accounts are no longer as willing to absorb the majority of price increases, which are between 3%-8% on select tire lines.

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