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Best carriers, crates and harnesses
If you have a pet, you know how difficult it is to leave your favorite companion at home. Fortunately, there are many reasons to bring your furry friend along on a road trip, whether you’re embarking on a week-long camping adventure or heading to the beach during the warmer months. But did you know there are several safety precautions to consider whenever you travel with your dog? These include using appropriate restraints in the car, packing up-to-date vaccination records and ensuring you have essentials like food, water bowls and waste bags on hand.
If you’re planning on taking your dog
Car insurance premiums around the US are soaring. Here’s why.
American motorists are spending less on fuel than a year ago, but any savings are likely being gobbled up by soaring car insurance premiums.
Although prices at the pump in December were nearly 2% lower than a year ago, auto insurance rates jumped 20% over the same period, Labor Department data released on Thursday showed. Insurance coverage far outpaced the rate of inflationrising six times faster than consumer prices overall last year.
Other measures show an even steeper jump in car insurance premiums. In 2023, the
Stellantis Is Launching a Cheaper Parts Brand To Maintain Old Cars
Stellantis, the automaker conglomerate formerly known as Fiat Chrysler, is introducing a factory-endorsed aftermarket parts brand to North America. In a sense, it’s undercutting its own OEM parts catalogue. As a big DIY guy, I find this very interesting. But even from a broader auto industry perspective, it’s not insignificant.
When you’re buying replacement parts to maintain an aging car, you’ve basically got three lanes to choose from: You can get OEM parts straight from the automaker (most expensive, but typically the best-made and best-fitting), you can go for a range of established aftermarket options (stuff that’s consistently recommended on
Diverse Enterprise product portfolio reflects changing fleet needs
The vehicle rental market has changed significantly over the past few years, with fleets looking for much more than just a car, van or truck on short-term hire.
Enterprise’s recent rebrand to Enterprise Mobility reflects this changing market place, as it looks to highlight its full portfolio of services under a new corporate identity.
Joanne Vickers (pictured below), head of European fleet and leasing sales at Enterprise, says: “Rental remains a really key service for our fleet and business customers, across both cars and commercial.”
“We’ve always wanted to listen to our customers, understand what they want and provide great
Too many consumers are being scammed by auto mechanics, claims a new report
It can be a nightmare when your car breaks down, but many consumers are left putting their trust in a mechanic they don’t know for a procedure they don’t understand and at a price that seems unfathomable.
Are you being scammed? Maybe, maybe not. Fortunately, you’re not alone. A new study by AmericanTrucks.com brings to light the experiences of 1,000 different consumers and the kinds of scams they’ve encountered.
“Roughly 35% of car owners have been scammed by a mechanic,” Paul Knoll, marketing director at Turn5 and AmericanTrucks.com, told ConsumerAffairs, noting that the most common scam is upselling unnecessary repairs,
Auto Repair Industry Could Benefit from Tax Relief Act
The automotive repair industry is poised to receive a substantial boost from the proposed Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.
This bipartisan initiative, supported by the Automotive Service Association (ASA), aims to alleviate financial strains faced by independent repair shops, grappling with rapid technological advancements and an evolving automotive landscape.
If passed, the legislation, as outlined in a press release from ASA, would address several pressing concerns. It offers a reward from the high costs associated with adopting new technologies such as EVs and ADAS. These adaptations have forced many independent repairers to incur significant debts
West Michigan women break barriers in automotive industry
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says women made up only 9% of those employed in the automotive repair industry in 2020.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Muffler Man on 28th is there for all Grand Rapids’ car repair needs, but don’t let the name fool you.
“A lot of people will be like ‘it’s the Muffler Woman now,’” General Manager Alyssa Jansma said. “It’s definitely ironic.”
Jansma knows that her leadership position is rare in such a male-dominated field. She sees it as an opportunity to help everyone feel comfortable, especially other women.
“Initially, they’ll come then when somebody with