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News Auto Repair & ServiceEvent NewsEventsJobbers & WDsPodcastSupplier News & Announcements ASW Conversations: SEMA isn’t letting a crisis go to waste
April 26, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Auto Service World – ASW Conversations: SEMA isn’t letting a crisis go to waste There’s a saying to never let a good crisis go to waste and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is taking that to heart when planning…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements New prybars for techs
April 25, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Milwaukee Tool has announced an expansion to its selection of hand tool solutions for automotive technicians with new pry bars. Milwaukee is offering the pry bars in its current four-piece Pry Bar Set as individual products. These tools are designed…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements 5-speed system for Camaro/Firebird from American Powertrain
April 25, 2022 by
Adam Malik
American Powertrain has brought in its new Pro-Fit 5-speed system for 1982-92 F Body Gen 3 Camaro/Firebird. It features the all-new TREMEC TKX 5-Speed. The new TKX Pro-Fit kit fits like an original GM manual transmission with the correct shift…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Why miles driven numbers should remain high
April 22, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Mileage among drivers has returned to around levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic forced vehicles owners to park their cars in their driveways and garages. That can be attributed to the fact that people are eager to get behind their…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsEconomy and PoliticsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Inflation stays high once again
April 22, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Gas prices were the biggest driver of inflation in Canada last month. Statistics Canada reported the inflation rate in March hit 6.7 per cent. That’s up from 5.7 per cent in February and the highest increase since January 1991 when…
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…
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 & 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 & 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,…