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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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Is Mercedes keeping owner from opening the hood?
09/27/2026 in the Industry Issues Forum
My wife read an article online yesterday that said Mercedes is requiring a scan tool to open the hood on its cars. The only description was that it was $100,000 car. The article said if the hood was forced open electronic components would be damaged v...
GM WOES
09/16/2026 in the Industry Issues Forum
Seems like a common thread among manufactures!
Where Do Labor Times Come From?
09/01/2026 in the Industry Issues Forum
27 years and no one can answer this question accurately with supporting evidence. I am told that Bosch does some labor time studies when asked to, but on small jobs only. I am also told about a technique known as "Mekby" which is a formula used by enginee...

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