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Toyota Echo No Crank But Generator Overcharging

Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Echo, L4-1.5L (1NZ-FE), Manual Transmission/Transaxle

Mileage: 132,448

Problem: This vehicle was towed to the shop for a no crank, no start condition.

Chevy Traverse Brakes Drag – Hill Start Assist Won't Release

Vehicle: 2013 Chevy Traverse, AWD, V6-3.6L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Mileage: 123,764

Problem: The vehicle owner said that the hill start assist system would not release the brakes after stopping on a hill and trying to accelerate. Editor’s note: The hill start assist system is designed to temporarily hold the brakes on while stopped on a hill until the driver can release the brake pedal and push on the accelerator pedal.

RAM 2500 A/C Inop

Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 2500, 2WD, L6-5.9L DSL Turbo, VIN C, Automatic Transmission

Mileage: 168,009

Problem: The truck was brought to the shop because the A/C was blowing warm air. The customer said it was working fine the day before.

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2021 is coming to an end and while you may be getting ready for the holiday season, you should also be reviewing your business to prepare for the new year. Taking a closer look at your shop now can let you make the most out of your new year’s resolutions. Here are three items you should review before the end of the year.

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Taking time off during the holidays?

5 Tips for Communicating with Customers

With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving coming up fast, it got the staff at ALLDATA News wondering … does your shop shut down during the holidays?

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Autobodynews: Auto Body Shop Chooses ALLDATA to Save Time, Make Better Repairs

When Mark Ventrillo joined Quality Color & Collision in Greenwood, SC, as its fixed operations director in early 2021, his assignment was to improve its management of the collision repair industry's most valuable resource---time.

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ALLDATA Collision delivers OEM diagnostic information in a consistent format for each manufacturer, so you can easily find the information you need to inspect, estimate, and properly repair each vehicle in your facility. Includes OEM Position Statements, scan tool requirements and positions, DTC code charts and procedures, system wiring diagrams, and more.

ADAS Quick Reference now included in ALLDATA Repair® and ALLDATA Collision®

ELK GROVE, Calif. – Oct. 20, 2021 – ALLDATA’s latest update makes it easy for auto repairers to instantly access Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) information, direct from the OEMs.

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