Vol. XLVI No. 12

December 1998

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Feature Articles Sears Case Could Invoke Industry Problems - Robert L. Redding, Jr. The Basics of Four-Wheel Alignment Service - Steve Cartwright Getting Things Straight in the Body Shop - Curt Harler "How's Your Business?" Annual Survey AutoInc.'s Tribute to Bud Merwin The Increasing Cost of Doing Business - Jeri Simons

Departments Guest Editorial: "A Tribute to Bud Merwin." - Stan Hathcock Tech to Tech - IAC driver testing. - Mike Sauer Tech Tips - Mazda compression tests and EGR passages of Ford Crown Victoria. -IDENTIFIX News Briefs - A recap of the latest industry announcements. Taking the Hill - Automotive legislative activity. - Matthew T. Brown Around ASA - National, affiliate and chapter news. - B.J. Johnson Net Worth - Web Trends in 1998. - Alissa Arford-Leyl Stat Corner - Vehicle Numbers. - Denise Capserson Shop Profile - Treemont St. Garage, Melrose, Mass. - B.J. Johnson Chairman's Message - Saying thanks for a great year. - Carl Miller, AAM

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