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Right to Repair and What it Means for the Industry and Car Owners
In this episode, Braxton Critcher and Lisa Foshee, from the Auto Care Association, discuss the importance of Right to Repair. Lisa provides a detailed update on HR 906...
Right to Repair and Is Michelin Undercutting Tire Shops?
In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Randy O'Connor, Marc Pons, and Lisa Foshee to discuss the latest developments in the automotive repair industry. Randy s...
Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) and the Impact on Auto Repair Shops with Justin Allen
In this episode of Automotive Repair News Today, Braxton Critcher and Justin Allen from Hunter Engineering Company. Justin highlights the importance of staying updated...
Mental Health Awareness in Automotive Repair with Margaret Light
In this episode of Automotive Repair News Today, Braxton Critcher interviews Margaret Light, a licensed marriage and family therapist with experience in mental health ...
FTC Warns the Auto Repair Industry, Mental Health and Technicians, ADAS and the Aftermarket...and more!
In this episode, Braxton Critcher discusses key developments in the automotive repair industry. First, he highlights the record average age of cars in the US, signalin...
Understanding the $100M Government Grant Impact with Ann Wilson and Paul McCarthy from MEMA
In this episode, Braxton Critcher talks with Ann Wilson and Paul McCarthy from MEMA about the US government granting $100 million to aftermarket suppliers. Three key p...
Government Invests $100M in EV Part Manufacturers, Montana Inmates Graduate from Auto Tech Program, Honda's Bold Move into Electric Vehicles, and more!
In this episode, Ann Wilson and Paul McCarthy from the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association talk about the impact of a recent $100 million government investme...
Toyota Launches Hydrogen Headquarters, Diesel Technician Survey, Repair Shops Growth, and more!
Today, Braxton highlights the introduction of electric vehicle (EV) technology courses at Brookdale Community College in New Jersey, supported by a generous grant from...
The Impact of Mandatory Automatic Emergency Braking on Auto Repair Shops
In this episode, Braxton Critcher welcomes Lucas Underwood to discuss the implications of mandatory automatic emergency braking systems by 2029. Lucas shares his insig...
Automatic Braking Mandate, Tesla Layoffs, Dealer Repair Improved Perception...
In this episode, hear the latest news from the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration and a mandate for automatic emergency braking in all passenger and light ...
ETI Going Global? Brian Plott Shares How the Equipment and Tool Institute is Expanding to Europe
In this episode, Braxton talks with Brian Plott from the Equipment and Tools Institute (ETI). Brian shares exciting news about ETI's expansion into the global market, ...
ETI Expands to Europe, Heads-Up Displays and Airless Tires
In this episode, hear the latest developments in the automotive repair industry, focusing on several innovative technologies and industry trends. Brian Plott from ETI ...
Soaring Vehicle Repair Costs, AAPEX Trade Show Innovations, 360 Payment Upgrade and more
In the latest episode of Automotive Repair News Today, Braxton Critcher delves into the current state of soaring vehicle repair and maintenance costs, highlighting a s...
Blood Alcohol Monitoring Systems, The Drastic Shift in Automotive Repair Landscape Revealed, Industry Trends, Safety Tech, and Upcoming Awards
In this episode, Braxton Critcher covers the decline of traditional repair shops in the face of a DIY surge, a point underscored by guest Chris Messer. Furthermore, th...
GM Faces Lawsuit for Driver Data Sharing, TPG Acquires Classic Collision, Women Make Up Only Two Percent of Technicians
On this episode, Braxton Critcher explores pressing issues within the automotive industry. Guest Tara Topel addresses the glaring disparity in gender representation, n...
Declining Value of Electric Vehicles, Automotive Technicians Want to Quit, Vehlo's Acquisition of Shop-Ware Concerns and More
On today's show: More and more automotive technicians want to leave the industry! Hear why.EV shows a nearly 30% decline in value during the first quarter of 2024. Hea...
Stellantis Layoffs, Tooltech Show, Youth Apprenticeship Advancement Act
In this episode, Braxton Critcher covers updates from the automotive industry. The show starts with the US Senate Committee's hearing on youth apprenticeship programs ...
NASTF Efforts to Secure Aftermarket Scan Tools from Thieves
In this episode, host Braxton Critcher is joined by guests Donny Seyfer and Jake Benson to discuss significant developments in the automotive repair industry. The podc...
Episode 1 - ASTA Board, School of the Year, and Inspection Updates
In this episode, Braxton Critcher gives you the news you need to know this week in the Automotive Repair Industry. Mike Allen and Reece Hester from the Automotive Serv...