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how keep car running auto parts shortage virginia | wusa9.com

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https://sites.google.com/view/mesaautoshopfacts/home STERLING, Va. — The auto industry is facing a major shortage of certain parts, so if you're not careful, your car could end up in the shop with no return to road date. Brian Fernald, who lives in Annandale, found this out the hard way. After one of January's snowstorms, he went to heat up his car and received an unwelcome surprise. “We remote started it, and my wife went to go get something else and she noticed the crack," he said. Fernald said they hadn't noticed a crack or dent before the storm, but admits there must have been some kind of damage to completely crack as it did. He thought it would be a quick, easy fix, but he discovered that would not be the case when he brought it to a repair shop. “He had said, because this is a Jeep Grand Cherokee, and it's a very popular vehicle, that shield is hard to find right now," he said. "That and it’s out of stock just about everywhere.” Fernald said they t

McKinney’s innovation fund attracts an auto profile startup to city’s growing tech hubTDMNicon/ui/info filledLinkedIn IconTDMN

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https://sites.google.com/view/automobilenews247/ businessLocal Companies McKinney’s innovation fund attracts an auto profile startup to city’s growing tech hub By Alexandra Skores 5:30 PM on Jan 13, 2022 CST — Updated at 5:47 PM on Jan 13, 2022 CST McKinney’s innovation fund has attracted its 24th technology startup to the city with the addition of a company that aims to help automotive enthusiasts who make after-market modifications to their vehicles. Autix Automotive Inc. works with specialty vehicle owners to document their car’s value. With a grant from the city’s economic development corporation, Autix will create at least nine new jobs over the next three years that pay an average salary of $65,000. Jake Hamann, founder and CEO of Autix, said the company hopes to double or triple the number of jobs it will create. “We’re hoping to create much more than that,” Hamann said. “Hopefully up to 30 jobs. That’s not guaranteed, but that’s kind of a target we’re aiming for.” Autix is tapp

Dave says: Budgeting for auto repairs | Business | djournal.com

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