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News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements If this is your competitive advantage, you’re doing it wrong
April 21, 2022 by
Adam Malik
If your strategy of differentiating your shop from the one across the street is to tell customers that you fix cars really, really well and better than the other guy, you’re setting the bar far too low. Customers already expect…
Should Canada host more BIG races?
April 20, 2022 by
Auto Service World Staff
Fans of motorsport will almost certainly have seen races held in Canada, whether that’s at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for Formula 1 or the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park for NASCAR, there are many big racing circuits, and a fair few…
5 Car-Buying Mistakes First-Time Buyers Should Avoid
April 20, 2022 by
Auto Service World Staff
Personal cars have become a necessity rather than a luxury, especially with the new norm of social distancing. More people are buying cars, and according to Statista, the global car sales for 2021 peaked at 66.7 million. Buying your first…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsElectric VehiclesJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements How many, and how soon, Canadians plan to buy an EV
April 20, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Canadians are increasingly in favour of buying an electric vehicle today than one year ago, according to a new study. Canadian Black Book’s annual study on car buying trends included a focus on consumer attitudes towards EVs. Its most recent…
News Auto Repair & Service AIA incoming chairman: A passion for training
April 20, 2022 by
Adam Malik
The incoming chairman of AIA Canada has his sights set on what cares about most and that’s upping training for aftermarket professionals
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementEvent NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Why communication is key to building customer trust
April 19, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Always stay in touch with your customers, an automotive aftermarket trainer urged shop owners. Bryan Stasch, vice president of product and content development at the Automotive Training Institute, is a big believer in the ’10 and 2’ rule. Not the…
News Auto Repair & ServiceTraining & Apprenticeship ASE opens spring certification
April 19, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Spring registration has opened for more than 50 ASE certification tests, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence announced. The tests cover nearly every aspect of the motor vehicle service and repair industry, the group noted. Those who register by…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementMilestones & Awards Profile: Celebrating 50 years
April 19, 2022 by
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In 1972, an opportunity came up for John Stacey. He approached Joe Graham, whom he had met in trade school, to open a Gulf Station at Don Man Datsun. John’s Dad, George, put up the bond for the fuel portion…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements New clip popper from OTC
April 18, 2022 by
Adam Malik
OTC released the 2495 Plastic Clip Popper as a wide-ranging solution for around the shop. It works on all plastic fasteners and rivets to pry, grab, lift, squeeze, pull, collar and cut. This allows technicians to operate seamlessly and service…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Epicor launches new app for shops
April 18, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Epicor has introduced the Service CRM mobile app for automotive service businesses. The multi-feature mobile app is available for download through the App Store and Google Play and requires an active subscription to Epicor Service CRM. Service CRM allows service…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements TBI conversion kits from Howell
April 18, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Howell EFI has made Ford Inline 6 and V8 TBI Kits available. This converts carbureted first-generation classic (1966-1977) Ford Broncos to TBI. The conversion kit can be used to greatly improve performance, cold starting, drivability and fuel mileage for any…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements New Centric rotor numbers
April 18, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Centric Parts has expanded its brake components, First Brand Groups recently announced. Its latest rotor part numbers now offer coverage for nearly 33 million vehicles in operation (VIO). The Centric rotor part numbers consist of coverage for late-model passenger cars,…