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Electrification is coming but don’t lose sight of what’s here
October 26, 2022 by Adam Malik

While many pages have been filled with and conference sessions have been dedicated to electrification, one aftermarket leader wants to remind you of a vehicle technology that is here now and will be making an increasingly bigger impact on your…

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5 ways low new car sales help the aftermarket
October 26, 2022 by Adam Malik

With new vehicle sales struggling on both sides of the border, a recent analysis looked at how this is affecting the automotive aftermarket. For September, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported a 4.5 per cent drop in new sales compared to the…

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From the magazine: A trusted partner
October 26, 2022 by Vic Tarasik

A look at your role in the jobber-shop relationship and how to improve it

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The unsuspecting way you give work away for free
October 25, 2022 by Adam Malik

Does this sound familiar at your shop: A customer needs a new bolt. The shop has a bucket of bolts in the corner. But this is no small bucket. There are hundreds, maybe thousands, of bolts. A technician spends 15…

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Private label purchases on the rise
October 25, 2022 by Adam Malik

In search of lower costs for their customers, a new survey has found that automotive repair shops in the United States are turning more to private label brands. During the first eight months of the year, the percent of shops…

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Canadian aftermarket rebounding from pandemic hit
October 25, 2022 by Adam Malik

The automotive aftermarket’s economic output in Canada took a hit but the industry is on the rebound, according to the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s 2022 Outlook Study. The report released last week examined the state of the industry and…

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Epicor announces AAPEX promo
October 24, 2022 by Adam Malik

Suppliers, distributors, jobbers and shops will have the opportunity to take advantage of a promotion at AAPEX from Epicor that could see them win $1,000. The company will offer free, no-obligation technology consultations for automotive aftermarket suppliers, distribution businesses and…

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Complete Bronco cat-back exhaust system now available
October 24, 2022 by Adam Malik

Thermal R&D Exhaust Performance has added a complete 2021 Ford Bronco cat-back exhaust system with optional exhaust tips to their catalogue. This bolt-on exhaust system is available with a simple mill-finished turn down rear-exit muffler as well as a ceramic-coated…

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New neck light from Milwaukee
October 24, 2022 by Adam Malik

Milwaukee Tool has expanded its Redlithium USB Lighting Solutions with the USB Neck Light. It provides premium lighting for inspection work and general tasks, providing durability and adaptability with complete light head adjustability. The light can be aimed in different…

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Four Seasons adds air door actuator kits
October 24, 2022 by Adam Malik

Four Seasons has introduced a line of air door actuator kits. The 11 popular application-specific kits cover more than 25 million vehicles on the road today. The kits reduce time and labour by combining all actuators into one convenient kit.…

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Bosch adds 133 products to line up
October 24, 2022 by Adam Malik

Robert Bosch announced that it has added 133 automotive aftermarket parts to its portfolio in 2022 so far. This covers more than 34 million vehicles in operation in North America. The new Bosch products include 42 braking parts, 41 fuel…

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Why you need to pay attention to economic tea leaves
October 21, 2022 by Adam Malik

Automotive aftermarket businesses need to do a better job of paying attention to economic issues so they know what trends are ahead for their business and plan accordingly, according to coaches. Just as you would look to the sky to…