By: Larry Hammer | Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 at 11:49 am in On The Line Vehicles today incorporate a maze of electronic components that must be considered when troubleshooting a performance related symptom. A vast arsenal of test equipment is necessary to communicate with the electronic systems and components. Systems are so connected that it […]
TMU – Is “True Mileage Unknown” Always a Bad Thing?
This has probably happened to you. You’re reading through an auction listing for what might be your next dream ride. The car looks great in pictures, the equipment matches the spec you’re looking for, and there are stacks of receipts for professional work. Then you get the mileage and it reads “TMU.” True Mileage Unknown. […]
TMU – “Is True Mileage Unknown” Always a Bad Thing?
This has probably happened to you. You’re reading through an auction listing for what might be your next dream ride. The car looks great in pictures, the equipment matches the spec you’re looking for, and there are stacks of receipts for professional work. Then you get the mileage and it reads “TMU.” True Mileage Unknown. […]
Aston Martin Denies Valkyrie Servicing Costs Over $500,000 In First 3 Years
A document claiming to lay out the service intervals for the first three years of Valkyrie ownership is “completely false and inaccurate” Aston Martin says A French automotive publication has posted an alleged pricing guide for the first 36 months of servicing for the Aston Martin Valkyrie that are scandalously expensive. However, the automaker says […]
Extended Warranty Scammers Get Lifetime Telemarketing Ban
Federal Trade Commission says Kole Consulting Group defrauded car owners out of more than $6 million https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ by Chris Chilton July 16, 2023 at 10:10 Modern cars are complicated, and when they break down they can cost thousands of dollars to repair if not covered by an automaker’s warranty, so it’s no surprise some drivers […]
Auto Shop That Paid Worker 91,500 Oil-Covered Pennies Ordered To Pay $39,934 In Back Wages
A petty decision to pay an employee his final paycheck of $915 in oil-covered pennies, will end up costing a Georgia auto shop a lot of money. That’s the decision in a case brought against AOK Walker Luxury Autoworks and its owner Miles Walker by the U.S. Department of Labor. If the oil-covered pennies sound […]
BA Auto Care | BA Auto Services Tesla Vehicles
Brian England, Thu, Dec 8, 2022 If you want an alternative to taking your car to a Tesla dealership for service, BA Auto Care is here to help. As with all the cars it’s critically important to have the latest software for diagnosis, repairs, and updates. Tesla has been slow at sharing information, but we […]
BA Auto Care | When it snows, we’re still ready for your car
Brian England, Thu, Dec 15, 2022 We all know what usually comes with the new year and cold weather: SNOW! Whether you are fan of the white flakes or stay inside and avoid shoveling, BA Auto Care is almost always open. If your vehicle is scheduled for service and there is snow in the forecast, […]