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Scratching the Surface
June 1, 2003 by Jim Anderton

Disk or drum, ABS or not, stopping is simple: squeeze a rotor or expand inside a drum, and you’re there. For years, the complete brake job has included refinishing the surface that new pads or linings…
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Canadian Model 76 Charger/Booster
June 1, 2003 by Jim Anderton

Think they don’t make them like they used to? Remember when things were made to last? If so, venerable Canadian battery charger manufacturer Vulcan Electric has a unit for you. It’s the CANADIAN Model…
Jobber_News   News Auto Repair & Service

AIA Convention: AIA Elects New Chairman and Board of Directors
May 30, 2003 by Auto Service World

Members of the Automotive Industries Association attending its 2003 Annual General Meeting, being held as part of the AIA Convention in Charlottetown, elected a new slate of Directors proposed by the Nominating Committee, Chaired by AIA Past Chair, Peter Tekker.…
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AIA Convention: Pat Gorman and Ted Reevey Honoured with AIA Distinguished Service Award
May 30, 2003 by Auto Service World

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada has named Edward (Ted) Reevey (Autotec Inc.) and Patrick (Pat) Gorman (Pat’s Auto Supply) are the 2003 recipients of the prestigious AIA Distinguished Service Award. Both men were chosen as recipients of the AIA…
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AIA Convention: No Agreement On Future Path
May 30, 2003 by Auto Service World

WD Panel Airs Conflicting Views A panel of warehouse distribution executives failed to reach agreement on whether the aftermarket is facing a crisis, or just an evolution; on whether serious action must be taken to address issues, or whether everything…
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AIA Convention: Toronto Jobber Chosen 2003 Jobber of the Year
May 30, 2003 by Auto Service World

John Cochrane, owner of Toronto-area jobber Cochrane Automotive, was named as the recipient of the 2003 Jobber News Jobber of the Year Award at the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s Annual Convention today.Cochrane, who has dedicated much of his own…

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AIA Convention: Canada-U.S. Relations Hurt By Lame Duck Leadership, says former N.B. Premier
May 30, 2003 by Auto Service World

Canada has to take care of its place in international relations better if it wants to capitalize on its strengths, said Frank McKenna, former premier of New Brunswick.McKenna, who was the keynote speaker at the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s…
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Toyota and Earth Day Canada Cultivate Tomorrow’s Environmental Leaders
May 28, 2003 by Auto Service World

Coral Maloney has been named the winner of a 5,000 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship, celebrating and rewarding nvironmentally-minded students in Canada. Coral Maloney is among an elite group of 10 Canadian students entering post-secondary studies who are being recognized for…
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AutoZone Reports Sales and Earnings Up
May 28, 2003 by Auto Service World

U.S. auto parts chain AutoZone, Inc. has reported that total sales and same store sales figures are up 5.2% and 2.8% respectively for the quarter ended May 10.The company reported sales of $1.288 billion U.S. for its third fiscal quarter…
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Delco Buys Delphi Alternator Assets
May 27, 2003 by Auto Service World

Delco Remy International, Inc. (DRI), has announced the completion of agreements with various subsidiaries of Delphi Corp. for the acquisition of assets and the licensing of intellectual property utilized in Delphi’s global alternator business. DRI acquired certain engineering and manufacturing…
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Goodyear Canada Extends Installer Campaign
May 27, 2003 by Auto Service World

Goodyear Canada Engineered Products has announced it is extending its current automotive replacement product Installer Program until June 30, 2003. “The campaign, launched through Goodyear distributors in February, has had overwhelming participation and positive feedback,” said Cindy Russell, regional sales…
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Aftermarket Sales Are on the Rise According to Report
May 27, 2003 by Auto Service World

Automotive aftermarket sales are showing a gradual increase, according to the Wholesale/Retail Report on the Automotive Aftermarket, produced quarterly by the Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Financial Services Group (MFSG).MFSG is a commercial service division of MEMA.The report, which includes…