| Title | Assessment of the Automotive Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Industry |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 49035 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Deiss, H. D.; Peschon, J.; Bloyd, C. E.; Kittilsen, D. M.; Augustine, W. D. |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Office of Research and Development |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Offices of Safety and Research and Development |
| Publication Date | 19810201 |
| Language | English |
| 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. |
| Rosap ID | dot:10517 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10517 |
| TRT Terms | Automobile industry; Motor vehicle industry; Automobile repair shops; Automobiles; Motor vehicles; Consumer protection; Technological innovations; Vehicle maintenance; Maintenance; Inspection; Education and training; Policy; Repairing; Fraud |
| General Subjects | Automobile repair fraud; Automobile industry and trade |
| Classification | AGR - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY; NTL - ECONOMICS AND FINANCE - ECONOMICS AND FINANCE; NTL - ECONOMICS AND FINANCE - Economic Impacts |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States; Germany; Sweden |
| Contract Number | DOT-TSC-1630 |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-NHTSA-80-1; DOT-HS-805 707 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49000/49035/DOT-TSC-NHTSA-80-01.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |