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UAF’s new officers for 2023
December 16, 2022 by Adam Malik

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) board of trustees has elected its officers for fiscal year 2023. The official confirmation vote was held during the UAF board of trustees meeting at the end of October in Las Vegas ahead…

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Jobber News: Read the Nov/Dec 2022 issue now!
December 16, 2022 by Adam Malik

The last issue of the year for 2022 of Jobber News has arrived. It should have already reached your mailbox, where you can read all about the Jobber of the Year, Fortin’s Supply. If not, be sure to check out…

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Tips for Online Vehicle Registration Renewal
December 15, 2022 by Auto Service World

A long wait in line to obtain a required legal document can be very annoying. As a result, getting one’s car registration renewed is a task that everybody dreads. To receive a piece of paper that will let you drive…

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How to respond to a customer complaining about price
December 15, 2022 by Adam Malik

A common scenario for shops: The service advisor breaks down the cost of the job to the customer. They say the labour will cost a certain amount per hour and the part is X number of dollars. The customer is…

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Used values flatten out last month
December 15, 2022 by Adam Malik

On one hand, the value of used vehicles didn’t increase an appreciable amount. On the other, that means they didn’t decrease and used values are still relatively high. November’s used vehicle values came in more or less flat, according to…

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The age group you need to target — and how to do it
December 14, 2022 by Adam Malik

If automotive aftermarket companies’ social media marketing strategy consists of Facebook and Instagram, you’re probably not getting the audience and, in turn, the customers you want. Facebook and Instagram might be fine for the older generation but not the one…

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Groups look at EV battery recycling
December 14, 2022 by Adam Malik

Two Canadian groups are looking to find answers to questions around how end-of-life batteries from electric vehicles will be handled. The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA) and Call2Recycle Canada released a report that they called a primer to examine the…

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Canadian electric sales soar in Q3
December 14, 2022 by Adam Malik

Zero-emission vehicle registrations “picked up dramatically” in the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest figures. The expected surge in EV penetration, meanwhile, has one group urging the aftermarket to prepare. S&P Global Mobility released third-quarter numbers in November…

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Traps to avoid as a shop owner
December 13, 2022 by Adam Malik

A shop that is run well should rarely ever need the owner to step in for an emergency. However, many owners fall victim to traps that pull them in when they could delegate the task, according to an executive coach.…

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New vehicle sales rebound, kind of
December 13, 2022 by Adam Malik

November showed some signs of life as far as new vehicle sales are concerned. However, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants cautioned not to be too overjoyed at the numbers. “It is hard to be too positive about the big picture performance,” its…

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More price increases from Michelin
December 13, 2022 by Adam Malik

Prices of Michelin tires will go up for the third time in less than a year. The company announced the latest round of increases will take effect Jan. 1, 2023, in Canada and the U.S. Select passenger and light truck,…

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Liqui Moly to go with dual leadership
December 12, 2022 by Adam Malik

German additives company Liqui Moly announced it will add a second managing director at the top of its company. Uli Weller will move into the role at the start of 2023 and work alongside Günter Hiermaier, who has been sole…