Upcoming Aftermarket Industry and Training Events

AARO – Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario

A not for profit association of independent service providers from Ontario established to advance the interests of the automotive service industry.

Contact: 1-800-268-5400

Mandatory Certification / Recertification Class for the Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Card

Cost – AARO Members $100 / Non Members $150

Time – 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Etobicoke – Superior Automotive, 32 Jutland Rd March 6th

Hamilton – Auto Clinic of Flamborough, 879 Highway 6 North March 7th

Markham – Gerry & Sons Auto Service, 30 Alden Rd., Unit #1A March 8th

Ottawa – Roy Rump & Sons Tire and Auto, 1037 Pinecrest Rd., March 9th

London – Jordon Gray Garage, 325 Egerton St., March 14th

Kitchener – Mark’s Auto Repair, 1595 Victoria St. N., March 15th

Mercedes Engine Management System, LH-SFI & HFM-SFI

Cost – AARO Members $395 / Non Members $575

Time – 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Brampton – Automotive Tech Shop, 8510 Torbram Rd., Unit #67 March 11th

GM Pick-up UpDate CK Models 1999 & Up (Model 800)

Cost – AARO Members $195 / Non Members $275

Time – 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Etobicoke – Superior Automotive, 32 Jutland Rd March 13th, March 20th

Hamilton – Auto Clinic of Flamborough, 879 Highway 6 North March 14th, March 21st

Markham – Gerry & Sons Auto Service, 30 Alden Rd., Unit #1A March 15th March 22nd

Ottawa – Roy Rump & Sons Tire and Auto, 1037 Pinecrest Rd., March 23rd, March 30th

AARO Golf Tournament, Cardinal Golf Club June 28th

2740 Highway 9, Kettleby, (Newmarket)

Contact: Wally Clayson, aaro1@rogers.com

Barrie and Area Automotive Retailers Association – BAARA

A community association whose mandate is to develop a friendly communication network among automotive service providers, including jobbers, in and around the Barrie area.

Bi-monthly dinner meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month at Alladin Banquet Hall, 41 Essa Road, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Contact Ed Jagt – Pro-Tech Tire & Auto, 705-722-8000

March 1st, Dinner / Meeting – Guest Speaker, Kelly Williams – Be Car Care Aware

May 4th, Dinner / Meeting – Guest Speakers, Royal Dutch Shell – Oil Technology 101

Kawartha Automotive Independent Repair Association – KAIRA

A community organization whose mandate is to develop a friendly competitive communication network among independent shop owners in the Kawartha Lake Region.

Dinner meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month commencing at 7:00 p.m. and location does vary. Meetings likely to include guest speakers and discussions on matter of interest.

Contact Todd Brooks – Brooksy’s Stop “N” Go, 705-745-6322

Or Kim Mitchell, Bridgenorth Auto Supply, 705-292-0090