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Used Hybrids Source of Sales and Maintenance Services for Dealers
2013-06-10 19:17:35| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Hybrids have been on US roads since 1999 with release of Honda Insight followed by Toyota Prius in 2000 and by mid-2000s, a lot more models followed Edmunds.com green car editor John ODell says more than two million conventional hybrids have been sold since early 2000s and estimated 415K used hybrids on market now. Theyre becoming a growing niche for dealers to access for used vehicle sales, even if their market values might fluctuate along with gasoline prices. Theres also a growing need for service centers that can maintain hybrids, which does require service technicians with specific training and skill sets. For servicing, important to have knowledgeable mechanic inspect vehicle with knowledge being critical as these cars employ some complex technology. Click here to read more about the technology know how needed for the right maintenance and service work, and the opportunities in the market for selling and servicing used hybrids. The Article Used Hybrids Source of Sales and Maintenance Services for Dealers appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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GM Gambles on Adding Free Maintenance to Increase Customer Loyalty
2013-06-10 03:20:54| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
General Motors CEO Dan Akerson announced that owners of nearly all 2014 Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC models will gain the benefit of having free maintenance for about two years. Akerson thinks it can build sales and brand loyalty. Loyalty is key Akerson said customers who have service done at the dealership are more likely to return there for their next purchase. Theres a more comprehensive program already offered on Cadillac models, which competes directly with other luxury cars. All of this started years ago with luxury cars and more recently, Toyota and Volkswagen have offered free maintenance across their US lineups. Dealers like these maintenance programs because it can become a relationship builder to close future sales and draws customers back to their stores as service customers. But some dealers dont like the payback situation with GM for some of the transactions. Click here to read about whats going on with service and maintenance plans at GM and in the marketplace. The Article GM Gambles on Adding Free Maintenance to Increase Customer Loyalty appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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Mayor Hales and new Transportation Commissioner Novick to announce 100 miles of planned street maintenance
2013-06-06 23:11:35| PortlandOnline
Mayor Charlie Hales and newly appointed Transportation Commissioner Steve Novick on Thursday morning will announce 100 miles of street maintenance projects planned across the city. The Back to Basics maps of 2013-14 street maintenance will be available to the public on the Transportation Bureaus web site.
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Timken Awarded MTU Maintenance Supplier Honor
2013-06-06 19:12:14| Industrial Machines - Topix.net
CANTON, Ohio: June 4, 2013 - The Timken Company recently received the MTU Maintenance Supplier Award for MRO in the category of Best Outside Vendor for outstanding performance for the second consecutive year.
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Timken Awarded MTU Maintenance Supplier Honor
2013-06-06 19:12:13| Industrial Machines - Topix.net
It recently received the MTU Maintenance Supplier Award for MRO in the category of Best Outside Vendor for outstanding performance for the second consecutive year.
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