Assessment of the Automotive Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Industry

Details

• Creators:
  Deiss, H. D. ; Peschon, J. ; Bloyd, C. E. ; Kittilsen, D. M. ; Augustine, W. D.
• Corporate Creators:
  John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Office of Research and Development
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Automobile industry
  • Motor vehicle industry
  • Automobile repair shops
  • Automobiles
  • Motor vehicles
  • Consumer protection
  • Technological innovations
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Maintenance
  • Inspection
  More +
• Publication/ Report Number:
  DOT-TSC-NHTSA-80-1 ; DOT-HS-805 707
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States ; Germany ; Sweden
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Offices of Safety and Research and Development
• Abstract:
  The study describes the current status of the Inspection/Maintenance/Repair Industry in the U.S., the impact of technological changes and legislation, and related approaches used in Germany and Sweden. Based on these findings, suggestions are provided regarding: (1) Responsibilities and authorities of automobile manufacturers, trade channels, consumers and appropriate government agencies; (2) Related research and development required; and (3) Approaches toward realization of the suggestions.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  DOT-TSC-1630
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10517/dot_10517_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 16.96 MB]
• Collection(s):
  Volpe Center
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:6a967ba45ddb191b985f2bf4ead89eda04666793e5b9388b87380989baed5a18