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 | Source: Motor Age Executive InterviewJune 1, 2008MA: Most agree that the tech shortage that's talked about is really a shortage of qualified techs. But if there's a tech shortage of any kind, how do you explain the fact that consumers seem to be able to get their cars repaired and/or maintained with little effort?
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Source: Motor AgeOpen Loop: Feeding the WolvesJune 1, 2008It's been almost six years since I sold my repair facility. After 21 years in business, it was time to move on to the next phase of my life. I now teach the next generation of technicians at the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, N.C.
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Source: Motor AgeNorth American automakers and suppliers face up to $13 billion in raw-materials risk in 2008May 22, 2008According to New AlixPartners Study, profitability gains made by companies in 2007 are on track to be wiped out absent big changes. China is now a more expensive sourcing market than Mexico for many products.
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 | Source: Motor AgeThe Care and Feeding of Your ManagerMay 1, 2008Much of the population would rather go to the dentist than take their car into a shop for work. Many think that as an industry we score just above a collection of attorneys when it comes to image. Don't shoot the messenger! I certainly do not believe that stereotype is real or deserved, but rather that most shops are fair, trustworthy and professional.
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 | Source: Motor AgeExecutive InterviewMay 1, 2008For this month's Executive Interview, we offer an excerpt from the Advanstar Automotive Group (AAG) News Network video interview with Jeff Lagges, president of ALLDATA and vice president of AutoZone. For more video interviews, visit http://www.search-autoparts.com/Videos.
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Source: Motor AgeVantage Point: Take it personallyMay 1, 2008The future of auto repair is at stake. Yet, when an important association conducts a meeting to discuss the most vital industry topic — vehicle repair information access — it can't fill a modestly sized hotel meeting room. And sorry to say, only two media representatives — Motor Age Senior Editor Chris Miller and myself — were in attendance.
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