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Dealership service departments faring better than sales during Covid: Cox
Touchless services like vehicle pick-up, drop-off, and sanitizing have led to greater consumer confidence in dealership service departments than dealer…
Preventive maintenance being deferred during Covid: survey
Independent repair shops in Ontario have reported a significant drop in business in April, according to a DesRosier Automotive Consultants…
Ideal Supply to move trade show online
Listowel, Ont.-based Ideal Supply will hold a virtual trade show June 10 and 11.
The online event is being designed to…
Preparing for ADAS
By Jacob Stoller
An aspiring tech watches as a vehicle service professional conducts an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration. Amazed…
Category Focus: BRAKES
Recently released products in the brakes space include Tesla brakes from NRS; new part numbers for Raybestos R-Line brakes; new…
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Platform matches laid off workers with automotive employers
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) has partnered with executive search firm APA Search to match automotive employers wi →
New program communicates Covid-19 safeguards
A Toronto marketing company has developed a program that allows businesses to quickly communicate their Covid-19 safeguards to the public. →
Urban shops hardest hit by pandemic
Urban repair shops in the United States appear to be suffering the biggest drop in business as a result of Covid-19 prevention measures. →
Automechanika Frankfurt put off until 2021
Automechanika Frankfurt, the international industry gathering for the automotive aftermarket, is being postponed until Sept. 14 to 18, 2021. →-
AIA survey reveals depth of coronavirus impact
The vast majority of aftermarket businesses in Canada have suffered business disruption as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according t →
Collapse in kilometres driven a worry for the aftermarket: DesRosiers
The significant drop in kilometres driven is among the biggest concerns for the Canadian aftermarket, say at DesRosiers Automotive Consultan →
Commentary: Our badge of honour
By Zara Wishloff It will be a long while before the craziness of the global pandemic fades from memory. If ever. The →
Consumer behaviour study holds hopeful promise for aftermarket
If the sale of auto parts and service during the Great Recession of 2009 is any predictor of what will happen during the current market down →
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Greenwood: Training is no longer an option
Greenwood’s Garage The average Canadian repair shop is understaffed by at least three people: One in the bays, one at the f →
Preparing for ADAS
By Jacob Stoller An aspiring tech watches as a vehicle service professional conducts an advanced driver assistance system (AD →
AIA Report offers insight into Consumer Behaviour
By Allan Janssen A new AIA study suggests a strong and ongoing focus on customer loyalty will not only help automotive →
Crossover year: EVs could equal ICE vehicles by 2038
42% Percentage of Canadian jobs at high risk of becoming automated. Some 36% of jobs are at low risk, less vulnerable to au →-
Report finds driver confusion over vehicle data
Nearly three-quarters of Canadian consumers believe they should own the data their vehicles produce, according to a survey com →
New AIA chairman to focus on communication
By Allan Janssen There has never been a greater need for communication between an association and its members. And it c →
Recent events could accelerate ‘near-sourcing’ trend: Panel
By Allan Janssen The coronavirus pandemic could accelerate a fledgling trend of near-sourcing by automotive compone →
New SEMA report offers insights into retail trends
A new SEMA Industry Perspectives Report provides insight on the health of the automotive aftermarket industry on a wide range of busines →
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Commentary: This was NOT a gender vote
If you're not used to the term ‘Madame Chairman’ being thrown around at AIA meetings, you're in for a treat. We'll hear those words an →
Commentary: Our badge of honour
By Zara Wishloff It will be a long while before the craziness of the global pandemic fades from memory. If ever. The →-
Greenwood’s Garage: Are you headed for trouble?
Shop owners who monitor their numbers properly on a monthly basis are more in control of their destiny than they may think. If they study th →
COMMENTARY: It All Boils Down to Quality
By Allan Janssen Some aftermarket part suppliers enjoy a reputation for quality that is unimpeachable. These companies are indust →
Knowledge CentresNews & FeaturesAdvancing Vehicle Technology: Friend or foe?
In this, the final article in a seven-part series sponsored by Chevron, reporter Jacob Stoller looks at how shop owners should view the disruptive technology on the horizon of the automotive industry. The short answer is it’s not all that bad! By Jacob Stoller…NewsATSS to offer Powerstroke Diesel online class June 2
Automotive Technical Support Services (ATSS) is offering an online Ford 6.7 L Powerstroke Diesel class on June 2. The class will be held twice, once at 7 p.m. Eastern Time, and again at 7 p.m. Pacific Time. Trainer Mike Cleary…FeaturesGreenwood: Training is no longer an option
Greenwood’s Garage The average Canadian repair shop is understaffed by at least three people: One in the bays, one at the front counter, and one in the back office. The excuse that everyone gives for this is that “competent people…NewsSirius XM Canada partners with Car Media 2.0
SiriusXM and Car Media 2.0 have partnered up for the first time to ensure SiriusXM radios are activated by Car Media 2.0 representatives at participating dealerships across the country, providing additional value for pre-owned car buyers. Car Media 2.0 offers…FeaturesReport finds driver confusion over vehicle data
Nearly three-quarters of Canadian consumers believe they should own the data their vehicles produce, according to a survey commissioned by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA). Some 74% of 2,061 survey respondents believe they’re the rightful owners of…NewsFountain Tire launches financing solution for customers
Fountain Tire has launched an online financing solution that provides its Canadian customers with access to 0% interest financing plans. The move is part of Fountain Tire’s goal to provide flexible payment options, particularly during these challenging times. “At Fountain…FeaturesKenny Gross to head special markets for Mevotech
Kenny Gross has been named sales director, special markets for chassis component manufacturer Mevotech. He will report directly to Todd Hack, executive vice president, sales and marketing. “Kenny joined Mevotech just over a year ago, and since that time, he…
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