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The Automotive  Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has found that nine out of 10 female motorists are at least somewhat involved in the decision making process for their household’s vehicle maintenance and repairs. Seventy-eight percent of women say that following the recomended … Continue reading →

The survey didn’t profile the vehicle owners, but experience has shown that people who lease new vehicles typically skimp on maintenance. They don’t maintain their vihicles because they know they’re not keeping the vehicle long term. “Let the next owner … Continue reading →

How much maintenance is really necessary to keep a vehicle in good-running condition, safe and reliable? It’s a controversial subject for which there is no simple answer. Maintenance recommendations and requirements vary depending on the year, make and model of … Continue reading →