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Lordco opens new superstore
B.C.-based Lordco Auto Parts unveiled its new superstore, the first in the Okanagan.
The 30,000 sq. ft. superstore in Kelowna was…
Used vehicle values continue slide
Consumers are continuing to see a break when shopping for a used vehicle, even if it's just a small one.
Canadian…
Is your shop too busy? Why that’s a bad thing, and how to manage it
If your shop is scheduling customer appointments by the hour and car counts are getting chaotic with unpredictable swings of…
Where the latest EV chargers will be installed
EV Week in Canada in July spurred a number of new announcements for charging stations for electric vehicles by the…
Send us your pick for Jobber of the Year
Know a jobber that deserves the biggest recognition in the automotive aftermarket? Tell us who you think should be the…
ASW Conversations: The ‘Rock and a Hard Place’ for Automakers -
How EVs will reinforce the importance of on-board diagnostics
A strong preference for vehicle emission control and the evolving regulatory landscape is propelling the on-board diagnostics (OBD) aftermar →
Locking the door
Volvo Cars announced a move in late June that, whether done intentionally or not, will make it harder for independent automotive service pro →
By The Numbers: Battery Facts
75% Percentage of owners of vehicles newer than two years who get all the recommended maintenance. When the vehicle is between 2 and →
Standardizing ADAS terminology
By Allan Haberman If you think advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are brand new on the automotive scene, you might be →-
How EVs will reinforce the importance of on-board diagnostics
A strong preference for vehicle emission control and the evolving regulatory landscape is propelling the on-board diagnostics (OBD) aftermar →
Staying safe
Pandemic-related restrictions have loosened and vaccination rates are increasing. But COVID case numbers are increasing as experts confirm w →
Off the Shelf: Keep them coming back
By Susan Hitchon There’s no question that loyal clients are highly coveted in any industry. Under stable or normal ma →
Confidentiality in the workplace
By Jeff Mowatt Have you ever had a potential customer who seemed nervous and reserved, rather than excited about doing →-
Going mobile is key to aftermarket’s future
With the long-term future of the aftermarket industry under threat, new offerings like mobile service are here to stay. Over the course o →
Opinion: The incoming B2B tech explosion
When it comes to e-commerce, the consumer always grabs the spotlight. Amazon, Walmart and everyone in between are spending billions of dolla →-
Are you ready to service electric vehicles?
Electric vehicles aren’t going away. In fact, they’re gaining in popularity as conventional vehicle manufacturers start to offer ele →
Shrinking aftermarket sustainability
More and more automotive service and repair shops offering mobile tire service. And more and more, they’re only hurting themselves and →
