Topic
Auto Repair & Service

       News Auto Repair & ServiceEvent NewsIndustry TrendsSupplier News & AnnouncementsVehicle Technology

AAPEX learning sessions to address top industry trends
August 8, 2019 by Renee Montague

More than 48,000 buyers and 162,000 aftermarket professionals from 126 countries are expected to attend AAPEX 2019 in Las Vegas on November 5-7. AAPEX 2019 will feature the popular New Product and New Packaging Showcases as well as the Technology…

       News Auto Repair & ServiceCharity & FundraisingSupplier News & Announcements

Mr. Lube partners with Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
August 7, 2019 by Renee Montague

During the month of August, Mr. Lube locations across the country will raise funds for Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada with their Kids Drive Program. “We are excited to launch the August Kids Drive to kick off our new…

       News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementContests and Sweepstakes

ASA looking for pictures of ‘Best Bay Area’
August 5, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Do you have an outstanding “bay area” in your shop? The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has launched a new contest, calling for pictures of the cleanest, brightest, most streamlined bays in North America. You can submit your entry HERE. It…

       News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness Management

How collaboration will transform your business
August 2, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Internal collaboration can really set your team up for success… but working in concert with your staff takes mutual trust, and commitment to achieving lofty goals.

   Feature Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness Management

Technician Shortage: There is no “master key”
August 2, 2019 by Allan Janssen

By Allan Janssen The Automotive Service Association held a ‘Talent Recruitment & Retention’ Panel Discussion at its annual meeting at the end of April in Dallas. I must admit that I was hit by a wave of skepticism when it…

       Video Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness Management

Greenwood’s Garage | Season 3: Episode 6 Collaboration
August 1, 2019 by Bob Greenwood

Internal collaboration can really set your team up for success… but working in concert with your staff takes mutual trust, and commitment to achieving lofty goals. In the latest issue of Greenwood’s Garage, you’ll hear how other shop owners have…

       News Auto Repair & ServiceHeavy DutyNew ProductsSupplier News & Announcements

Estimating labour time on heavy duty engines just got a little easier
August 1, 2019 by Renee Montague

Motor Information Systems has enhanced their estimated work times for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The data is mapped to nine-digit Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS), and adheres to the Auto Care Association’s Aftermarket Catalogue Exchange Standard (ACES), including the Product…

       News Auto Repair & ServiceSupplier News & Announcements

Raybestos adds new technician portal to website
July 31, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Raybestos has enhanced its website with the addition of the Brake Solutions & Training Online Portal (STOP) for professional repair technicians, according to Kristin Grons, marketing manager for Brake Parts Inc LLC (BPI). The password-protected site offers visitors instant access…

   Feature Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementMilestones & AwardsPeople & Profiles

Lacombe Auto Service: Our 2019 Shop of the Year
July 30, 2019 by Allan Janssen

By Allan Janssen When we choose the CARS magazine Shop of the Year, we’re looking for businesses that have had some significant change over the last 12 months. We didn’t expect to find shop owners that have engineered a total…

Feature Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementOE newsVehicle Technology

When cars start phoning the shops themselves
July 30, 2019 by Jacob Stoller

In the fourth in a series of seven articles sponsored by Chevron, reporter Jacob Stoller examines the intersection of predictive analytics and telematics. By Jacob Stoller Breakdowns often occur at the worst possible moment, causing untold disruption for driver and…

       News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementOE newsVehicle Technology

Chevron Knowledge Centre: When cars start phoning the shops themselves
July 30, 2019 by Jacob Stoller

The connected vehicle that can initiate a service call from the road is now a reality, but barriers must be overcome before independent shops can get into the game.

       News Auto Repair & ServiceContests and Sweepstakes

KYB relaunches “Feeling is Believing” promo
July 29, 2019 by Allan Janssen

KYB’s popular “Feeling is Believing” consumer rebate promotion is back, running through to the end of September. The promotion offers motorists a rebate up to $100 when they choose to maintain their vehicle with KYB products. For 2019, KYB is…