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American's are driving more than ever and some vehicles are equipped to go the distance. iSeeCars.com a website that aggregates 30 million used car listings from all around the country, recently looked for all of the vehicles housed on its website from 1981-2010 that have more than 200,000 miles on the odometer in order to see which models are really going the distance for their owners. The findings, which list the 12 models with the highest percentage of 200,000-mile travelers, are quite interesting. Only one car made the list, the Honda Accord. All the rest are either trucks or SUVs.

Air Filter Show & Tell: Seeing Is Believing

Air filters are normal wear items that ­require regular checks and ­replacement.

Their role is to trap dirt particles that can cause damage to engine cylinders, walls, pistons and piston rings. In fuel-injected vehicles, the air filter also plays a role in keeping contaminants off the airflow sensor.

The engine management system can compensate for a dirty air filter up to a point, but when the restriction becomes too great, engine performance and fuel economy begin to suffer.

Tip: Quickly Export Your Customer History

Would you like to use some of your customer history data outside Manager SE? Here’s a really simple way to build an export file in the CSV format.

The following procedure describes the steps to take in Manager SE to run a mail-merge request to create an export file:

1. Click on the Reports icon to access the Reports tabs.

2. Select the Follow Up tab to display available postcards and letters.

Get Started in SureTrack with the FAQs

SureTrack, an experience-based repair information resource, was designed with an interactive community to connect automotive technicians so they can help each other out of tough repair situations. If you’re a new SureTrack user, or even a seasoned one, a good place to start is with the SureTrack Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. This page has answers to the most-asked questions about how the system works. It includes many topics about SureTrack as listed below. Click on a topic to view that section of the FAQ page.

6 Ways to Save Time on Repairs… That You Might Not Know About

In the repair business, that old familiar saying that “time is money” really is true. So it’s important to have diagnostic and repair information tools close at hand to get a quick start on the correct diagnosis and repair.

As OEMs introduce ever-changing technologies to the market, repair technologies are also evolving to keep pace. Staying current with everything can be a big challenge, especially when coupled with the need to work as efficiently as possible to stay profitable.

Part Costs Can Make a Big Difference

you all of the tools you need to get the most out of your customer interactions and service writing. We offer all of the parts catalogs you need — 20 catalogs, and more to come — just a click away in Manager SE. Check warehouse inventory and order parts with up-to-the-minute pricing. If a catalog has a picture of the part, Manager SE will show it you, so you know that you’re ordering the exact part you need. Better yet up-to-date and time-tested parts and labor information is just a click away from anywhere within Manager SE.

Fleets

Whether your fleet is large or small, one make or many, we have the comprehensive coverage to keep your trucks on the road and profitable. You’ll find all of our exclusive, best-in-class information for all makes in one place to make repairs faster, increase the number of repairs your techs can do, and keep your trucks rolling.

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