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Professional automotive forum for discussion of any automotive industry-related issues, ranging from automotive legislation before the U.S. Congress and other legal bodies around the world, local automotive politics in states, provinces, and cities, as well as broader issues affecting the industry as a whole, including best practices to promote the professional image of the automotive service industry. This forum is for experienced automotive repair professionals only, membership required.

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Honda Quality Control?
03/08/2025 in the Industry Issues Forum
I started as a tech at a domestic dealership. I used to snark about overpriced Toyotas. Labeling them having a 'Toyota tax', as a comparable domestic sedan could be 60% of the price of a Toyota for example. And Honda was in similar realm. Then I started w...
Soap, light, paint request
02/25/2025 in the Industry Issues Forum
Volkswagon wasn't alone
02/16/2025 in the Industry Issues Forum
My experience with Hino diesels is limited but their trucks have always impressed me--especially the attention they pay to the routing and clipping of wiring. I never heard of them having anywhere near the problems with diesel after-treatment that other O...
R2R
02/12/2025 in the Industry Issues Forum
Copied from a post by Brian Herron of Opus. Breaking News for Right to Repair �� I've been involved in R2R and its underlying issues for nearly 20 years, and today marks a huge win for the collision, repair, and aftermarket industries. A fed...
What's Wrong With Our Industry
02/12/2025 in the Industry Issues Forum
Another perfect example of what not to do. They obviously aren't comfortable with drums, don't read service information and don't care about responsibility/liability... watch it.

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