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Average U.S. vehicle age reaches new record high, again
Does it feel like the cars and trucks in your repair shop keep getting older and older? Well, that’s because they are. The average U.S. vehicle age is now up to 12.5 years, according to a recent analysis by S&P Global Mobility (formerly IHS Markit). That’s a new...
Right to Repair gains momentum in Maine
The state motto of Maine, “Dirigo,” Latin for “I lead,” is being embraced by the members of the Maine Right to Repair Coalition who find themselves at the vanguard of a movement to ratify legislation that protects independent repair shops. Last February, a referendum...
Beverly Hills auto body shop launched a jewelry business using scrap metal from luxury cars
Christi Schimpke still remembers the Bentley GT that inspired it all. Her husband’s auto body shop, Beverly Coachcraft, is 20 minutes from Beverly Hills and specializes in repairing high-end luxury vehicles. This particular $200,000-plus British import that took her...
Could Tesla actually be making their vehicles less expensive to fix?
It doesn’t often seem like automakers have a lot of incentive to make their vehicles simpler, faster or less expensive to repair. Automakers, being capitalist enterprises, naturally prioritize profit over pretty much all else. But, there can be ways in which the...
Texas nonprofit helps low-income vehicle owners afford auto repairs
PLEASE NOTE: This piece was originally posted in 2023. Since then, it seems the Autocare Haven website is no longer active. You can still try their Facebook page or e-mail them at Info@autocarehaven.org. If you’re looking for assistance in other locations, we...