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News Auto Repair & ServiceCharity & FundraisingConsumer trendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Kidney Car donors now get bigger receipt
December 1, 2022 by
Adam Malik
If a customer is having a ‘repair or replace’ debate in your shop, they may now have more incentive to consider scrapping their vehicle. Kidney Car announced recently that an unwanted vehicle could net the owner a 2022 tax receipt…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements How suppliers endured the worst of the pandemic
November 30, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Anything that can go wrong will go wrong, as the saying goes. And, boy, did that ever happen for automotive aftermarket suppliers during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pre-pandemic, things were going great — the supply chain was strong,…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Analysis: The rise in vehicle repair costs
November 30, 2022 by
Reshika Pillay
Over the years, the cost of repairing a vehicle has consistently increased. However, we have seen a far more dramatic increase in recent years, primarily due to supply chain issues. Statistics reveal that we’re seeing the most significant increase since…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsMarket Research & StatisticsSupplier News & Announcements Tight finances mean taking better care of vehicle: Survey
November 29, 2022 by
Adam Malik
The automotive aftermarket can expect to continue to see a healthy business for the foreseeable future. The increased cost of living has put families in tight financial positions and vehicle owners are opting to take better care of their cars…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsLegislation RegulationsSupplier News & Announcements How immigration could affect the industry
November 29, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Immigration has been a common talking point south of the border. But while the United States chokes off the number of immigrants coming there, Canada is opening the floodgates and welcoming record numbers, with even more to come over the…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Denso redesigns aftermarket website
November 28, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Denso Products and Services Americas, Inc. has launched a redesigned densoautoparts.com website. The new site is designed to help aftermarket professionals find the right auto parts easier. Enhancements include a modern design for convenient mobile browsing, as well as online…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Mevotech adds hundreds of new part numbers
November 28, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Mevotech announced the addition of more than 320 new part numbers to its catalogue. The entire release represents repair opportunities for more than 188 million vehicles in Canada and the U.S. Included in the release are front lower control arm…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Continental adds engine sensors
November 28, 2022 by
Adam Malik
New knock, cam and crankshaft sensors have been added to Continental’s engine management line. Application coverage is exceptional and includes Audi A3, A4, A6, A8 ALLROAD, Q7, RS5, RS7, S6, S7, S8, and TT; BMW Series 1, 2, 3, 4,…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Plews releases full power steering system
November 28, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Plews & Edelmann announced the creation of the Total Solution, which provides all necessary components for power steering service. The Edelmann Elite power steering line now includes power steering rack and pinions, pumps, gearboxes, hoses, coolers, filter, and fluid. The…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Dayco adds to water pump coverage, more coming
November 28, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Dayco has expanded its water pump lineup. Its coverage now includes almost 30 million vehicles that require an electric water pump, with more parts expected to be introduced in 2023. The move to offer electric water pumps was a strategic…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements These EVs now have NRS brake pad coverage
November 28, 2022 by
Adam Malik
NRS Brakes announced it has added brake pad coverage for a number of electric vehicles. Now included under NRS’s galvanized brake pad lineup are the 2021-2022 Polestar 2 and Ford Mustang Mach-E, the 2019-2022 Audi E-Tron Quattro, the 2018-2022 Nissan…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Lumileds adds more lightbars
November 28, 2022 by
Adam Malik
The Philips Ultinon Drive 5000 Series of LED Lightbars is expanding to eight models. Lumileds announced the expansion to the series, which now includes 10-inch, 20-inch, and 30-inch versions, each in a choice of single or double LED rows as…