by ARA | Mar 1, 2023 | Expert Tips, News, Sponsored
By Yermi Mehl Automate, automate, automate. On the most basic level you want software that will record your activities as you go. It will keep track of fluid inventory, and how much is associated with what vehicle. The United States is finally catching up with...
by ARA | Mar 1, 2023 | Expert Tips, News, Sponsored
By Joelle Boivin With the average American forced to keep their car for a staggering 12.2 years, less vehicles are reaching the ELV status. So, what does that mean for automotive recyclers? Less and less scrap vehicles end up at auction, forcing recyclers to look for...
by ARA | Sep 1, 2022 | Expert Tips, News, Sponsored
By Wayne Colonna ATSG President Programming Ford’s Focus and Fiesta vehicles that use the dry double clutch DPS6 Powershift Transmission can be difficult. Using non-OEM equipment, when all things go perfectly, the programming process can be done in minutes. Other...
by ARN Poster | Jul 1, 2022 | Sponsored
By Cliff Hope, Senior Account Manager Now that we are firmly in the second quarter of 2022 the surprises just keep coming for the automotive recycling industry. With end-of-life and parts cars becoming harder and more expensive to source, selling converters by the...
by ARA | Sep 1, 2021 | Expert Tips, Sponsored
By Marc Hansen, Podium Learning how to ask for referrals can be your fast track to a better bottom line. Not only is it a low-cost marketing tactic, but it creates big results. When it comes to growing your company’s credibility and profit, happy customers are your...
by ARA | Sep 1, 2021 | Sponsored
By Wayne Colonna, ATSG President A 1997 Hyundai Tiburon came to a shop in Chicago with codes P0743 (TCC Solenoid circuit fault) and P0747 (Pressure Control Solenoid “A” circuit fault) stored in memory (Figure 1). This vehicle uses an A4BF1 transmission and was not in...
