IRVINE, Calif., July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CarMD.com Corporation today released its 10th annual state ranking of check engine light-related car repair costs, which finds in 2019 Vermont had the lowest average repair cost ($342.14) while California drivers incurred the highest average repair cost ($414.24). Rounding out the five most affordable states for car repair over the past year were Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan and Iowa. After ...
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With a majority of vehicle owners living in areas of the country that have stay-at-home orders, many vehicles may be sitting idle for days or weeks at a time. The non-profit Car Care Council recommends starting your car at least once a week and keeping up with routine auto care to help prevent potential maintenance issues.
“Just as it is recommended that people stay active during this time of social distancing, your car should ...
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ICEBREAKER ICEBREAKER: Tammy Tecklenburg On Being A Mentor “We all have experiences and different opportunities to share,” said Tecklenburg. By Amy Antenora on May 8, 2020 Amy Antenora has served as editor of aftermarketNews since 2002 and has worked in the field of journalism for two decades. A graduate of Kent State University, Amy also earned her AAP designation from Northwood ...
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Check out the recording of my last radio show. This enlightening conversation with my two guests, Jody DeVere, champion for women in the automotive industry and Shirley Aldana, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consultant, that covers their successful midlife rebirth and entrepreneurial success. We also address our role as co-organizers of the weekly COVID 19 Virtual Retreat we have been offering weekly ...
Tammy Tecklenburg On Being A Mentor “I think everyone is a mentor,” says Tammy Tecklenburg, principal, Tecklenburg Advisors. “We all have experiences and different opportunities to share. Someone who has been in the industry for four years could certainly mentor someone who has been in the industry for four months. I think we all have something to offer. We can be a mentor and a mentee and make sure you are ...
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Leadership: Emotional Intelligence Is Critical Right Now Strong “Emotional Intelligence” and “Listening Skills” are critical for leaders to make balanced decisions, cultivate a “can-do’ culture and build for the future during this time. By Jody DeVere April 3, 2020 The world has been turned topsy-turvy for automotive industry business leaders due to COVID-19. As ...
February 25, 2020 Jody DeVere Jody DeVere According to a recent study by Pew Research, women participate more on many social networks, including Facebook and Instagram, than men do. In addition, women use social media differently than men do. While men tend to use social media to build influence, women look to make connections and learn new things – making the female audience on social media a fertile ...
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Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month in a big way!
This year is a major year for Women's History - 2020 marks the Centennial anniversary of Women's Suffrage. It's an election year - which is not too surprising, 100 is divisible by 4 - so as you prepare to get out the vote, remember the wonderful women who paved the path for the "fairer sex" to the ballot box.
Today we're looking at one of ...
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T How can you make your shop more attractive to women consumers and attract and retain female employees? Simple. July 12, 2018, Jody DeVere For many shops, hiring women is about putting forward an atmosphere of friendliness and trustworthiness, particularly to women customers, who, as we all know, account for 85 percent of all purchase decisions. It turns out that hiring women involves more than just appearances. ...
January 30, 2018 “The Women in the Workplace 2017,” a study conducted by LeanIn.Org and McKinsey states, ”Women and men see the state of women—and the success of gender-diversity efforts—differently. Men are more likely to think the workplace is equitable; women see a workplace that is less fair and offers less support. Men think their companies are doing a pretty good job supporting diversity; ...
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