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Coates foundation sets up two new scholarships
December 19, 2018 by Adam Malik

The Ed Coates Memorial Foundation has created two scholarships for automotive students at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, in the Vancouver area. The True Leadership Award will provide $1,000 to a student in the Automotive Parts, Warehousing, Logistics and Distribution Foundation or…

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Princess Auto to set up shop in Quebec
December 19, 2018 by Adam Malik

Family-owned retailer Princess Auto is opening a pair of stores in Quebec. The Winnipeg-based company is slated to unveil the new locations in the fall of 2019 – one store will be located in Saint-Jérôme, near Grand Héron Boulevard while…

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Toyota issues recall over airbags
December 18, 2018 by The Canadian Press

Toyota Canada Inc. has issued a recall some older model Toyota and Lexus vehicles because of defective airbag inflators that could explode and hurl shrapnel at passengers. The company says the vehicles include certain 2003-2004 Corollas, 2002-2003 Sequoias, 2003 Tundras…

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Vice grips get new uses in the latest episode of EyeSpy
December 17, 2018 by Adam Malik

There’s an old saying that goes along the lines of, “Anything you need to fix can be done with duct tape or WD-40.” Well, many customers rolling into service and repair shops have added a third – vice grips. In…

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Labour shortages to stick around, says study
December 14, 2018 by Adam Malik

Look for younger, less qualified, retired or newcomers, suggests BDC chief economist

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Raybestos adds to coverage
December 13, 2018 by Adam Malik

Caliper coverage has been boosted by Raybestos for its premium Element3 new plated brake calipers and R-Line remanufactured plated calipers. The company announced more part numbers are now available. “We recently added even more caliper part numbers for popular domestic…

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New wheel sensors from Continental
December 12, 2018 by Adam Malik

Continental has brought in ATE Wheel Speed Sensors that are genuine OE parts. The sensors detect rotational direction for hill start assist and park assist systems, as well as provide wheel speed inputs to ABS, TCS, and ESC control systems.…

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Airtex-ASC adds account manager
December 11, 2018 by Adam Malik

Trevor Lilovich has joined Airex-ASC as an account manager. He joins the company from Bake Parts Inc. where he partnered with distributor customers to develop mutually profitable relationships. He has also held positions at Valvoline and Hertz. “We are pleased…

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Passion is your fuel: Greenwood’s Garage
December 10, 2018 by Adam Malik

Where is your passion? But you have to understand that building it – and sustaining it – is not a one-off event. Once you have it roaring, there’s no stopping what you can do, says Bob Greenwood in the latest…

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S2 Ep 11: Passion Fuels the Fire
December 10, 2018 by Adam Malik

There’s no price you can put on the feeling you have when you reach your goals. Bob Greenwood explains how to utilize it in your business. And don’t forget — if you have a question for Bob, leave it in…

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New AAE gearboxes for Ford
December 10, 2018 by Adam Malik

Premature failure of gearboxes in some Ford trucks can be prevented in the latest product release from CRP Automotive. Its new line of AAE Steering Gear Boxes for popular Ford truck applications feature larger, case-hardened shafts and oversized bearings for…

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Meet the 2018 Canadian Technician of the Year!
December 7, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Dustin Golley, owner of DG’s Pro Tech in Listowel, Ont., impressed our judges with his strong diagnostic skills, his leadership in the shop, and his commitment to training.