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Enhanced Media: Annual Shop Survey, Jobber News, May 2022
May 18, 2022 by ASW Staff

Auto Service World · Enhanced Media: Annual Shop Survey, Jobber News, May 2022   Thanks for checking out the enhanced media segment for the May 2022 issue of Jobber News. Publisher Peter Bulmer and managing editor Adam Malik discuss what…

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AIA Canada gives highest honour to Bob Greenwood
May 17, 2022 by Adam Malik

The late Bob Greenwood was recognized with the Distinguished Service Award from the Automotive Industries Association of Canada. The award is presented to those who provide outstanding leadership that contributes to the growth and development of the Canadian automotive aftermarket.…

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Why efficiency is the best gauge of your shop
May 17, 2022 by Adam Malik

A shop can be productive in a day. But is it being efficient over a wider scope? That’s what Bryan Stasch, vice president of product and content development at the Automotive Training Institute, wants shops to measure themselves on. Productivity…

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Michelin announces more price increases
May 17, 2022 by Adam Malik

Months after announcing price increases, Michelin is again increasing the price of its tires in North America. Starting June 1, the tire manufacturer said in an announcement that it will raise its prices between 5 and 12 per cent on…

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Airworks announces distribution deal with Unicla
May 16, 2022 by Adam Malik

Airworks Cooling Solutions recently announced a distribution partnership with Unicla International Limited to supply a new range of compressors to the North American and South American markets. Unicla is a manufacturer of automotive air conditioning products. Airworks provides parts and…

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Redesign for Petro-Canada Lubricants
May 16, 2022 by Adam Malik

New-look product packaging has been issued for Petro-Canada Lubricants products. The new design has been launched so far for one-litre bottles across its product lines, including Duron, DuraDrive and Traxon. Later this year, the redesign will extend to four-litre bottles…

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Aisin adds to window regulator line
May 16, 2022 by Adam Malik

Aisin has expanded its line of premium window regulators. The launch includes 201 products for late model Asian, domestic, and European vehicle applications. The new SKUs break down as follows: 95 power with motor (51 of the ‘smart motor’ type…

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The return of Bestbuy’s gala and warehouse event
May 13, 2022 by Adam Malik

The return of in-person events took another big step forward last week. Bestbuy Distributors held its first in-person annual Spring Conference & 68th Annual General Meeting since 2019 in Toronto. Bestbuy shareholders from across the country gathered in the city…

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Why a decline in replacement part sales is concerning
May 13, 2022 by Adam Malik

A shrinking share of aftermarket replacement parts could have major consequences for the automotive aftermarket, a recent report warned. There are four major groups of light vehicle aftermarket products: Replacement parts, accessories, chemicals, and tools and equipment. In 2016, replacement…

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Why you need an SOP, and in writing
May 12, 2022 by Adam Malik

There is nothing that a shop owner does in their business for which there shouldn’t be a standard operating procedure in place, according to a well-known shop coach. “SOPs are what give us that defining of the repeatable tasks to…

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Will gas prices put the brakes on road trips?
May 11, 2022 by Adam Malik

A new industry survey reported that a significant number of Canadians will be staying closer to home this summer as gas prices keep setting new record heights. Canadian woke up on Mother’s Day to the highest national average price for…

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Is industry’s financial success sustainable?
May 11, 2022 by Adam Malik

The automotive aftermarket is seeing its bottom line perform at levels it never has before. But is this just a blip on the radar or can it continue beyond pandemic times? While challenges lie ahead — gas prices being one…