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Coverage of preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repair, shop operations, parts, technicians, and service strategies that help fleets improve vehicle availability, reduce downtime, control costs, and keep assets productive.

Articles•by Mike Antich•March 1, 2016

Fleet Maintenance Tire Costs Remain Flat

The current tire cost stability may be short lived. The forecast is for a 2- to 3-percent cost increase in CY-2016 driven by unique tire sizes, run-flats, and limited replacement tire availability for certain vehicles.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•March 1, 2016

Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Increase Less Than 1%

Costs tracked by the annual maintenance survey in 2015 include unscheduled repairs, PM, tires, and replacement rentals.

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News•February 26, 2016

Phillips 66 Consolidates Lubricants Brands

To strengthen strategic relationships and drive growth, Phillips 66 Lubricants will consolidate its Lubricant’s portfolio into two brands, Phillips 66 and Kendall Motor Oil.

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News•February 25, 2016

Maaco Opening Satellite Shops in Pep Boys Stores

The satellite Maaco operations will offer a range of services including auto painting, collision repair, fleet and industrial services, paintless dent repair and scratch repair.

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News•by Paul Clinton•February 25, 2016

Pothole Damage a 'Frequent Repair' in Fleets

Pothole damage to fleet vehicles has become a frequent repair item, especially in late winter months when melting snow and thawing pavement opens up new cracks and damage to roadways, fleet management companies told AutomotiveFleet.com.

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News•February 25, 2016

Chevin Fleet Solutions Releases Fleet Data Mastermind Guide

Chevin Fleet Solutions has released its "How to Become a Fleet Data Mastermind" — the first in a series of informative white papers created by the company.

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News•February 2, 2016

AP Exhaust Launches Parts Sourcing App

AP Exhaust Technologies has launched a mobile app that helps users find the correct catalytic converter to install on a vehicle, the company announced.

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News•February 1, 2016

Video Safety Tip: Preventing Pothole Damage

Here's some advice from the Michigan Department of Transportation on how to deal with potholes.

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News•January 22, 2016

Donlen Offers Electronic Driver Notifications for Preventative Maintenance

Donlen has introduced a preventative maintenance program called eCoupon that delivers "comprehensive electronic service notifications" to drivers' tablets or smartphones when it's time for service intervals to improve preventative maintenance compliance and national account utilization.

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News•December 31, 2015

Pep Boys Accepts Icahn's Bid Over Bridgestone

Bridgestone ended the bidding war for Pep Boys on Dec. 29, and activist investor Carl Icahn was named the victor in the quest for the Philadelphia-based chain.

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