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News AnnouncementsJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements Uni-Select picks supplier winners
October 25, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Uni-Select recently picked the winners for its Canadian Supplier Awards. The group gathered in Toronto for a ceremony to hand out the hardware, which is to commemorate suppliers and to show appreciation for the work they do for the company.…
News AnnouncementsBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsPeople & Profiles APD Calgary’s Barry Murray is Counterperson of the Year
October 24, 2017 by
Adam Malik
‘It’s a win-win for everybody if you do your job right,’ says Murray
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceInternational NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & AnnouncementsTire & Wheel eBay Motors creates ‘Virtual Tech’
October 23, 2017 by
Adam Malik
New feature allows company to give customers instant access to ASE-certified technicians in U.S.
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Tenneco expands e-learning platform
October 23, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Electronic learning courses from Tenneco has been expanded to help service and repair providers get more training. The Tenneco Service Solutions team’s training helps shops provide their employees with access to best practices through instructor-led workshops and other activities. The…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Auto Value hosts contest winners
October 23, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Winners of Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper’s Road Warrior Weekend promotion wrapped up their recent trip at Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Phoenix, Az. The four-day, three-night trip saw guests from the U.S. and Canada take…
News AnnouncementsJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements NAPA Atlantic gets new sales GM
October 20, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Philippe Massé has been appointed general manager of sales for NAPA Atlantic. Montreal-based UAP made the announcement, saying Massé will be responsible for all sales-related activity in the region, which includes responsibilities for corporate stores and interaction and support through…
News Business ManagementJobbers & WDs Epicor to show off new graphical e-catalogue
October 20, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Epicor will be demonstrating its new graphics-based electronic catalogue at this year’s AAPEX event. The new Epicor PartExpert graphical eCatalog is designed to help automotive parts providers lookup aftermarket and original equipment parts faster. Users can click on interactive diagrams…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsOE news Fiat Chrysler issues recall for headrests
October 17, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Nearly 470,000 vehicles worldwide are being recalled by Fiat Chrysler to fix problems related to headrests that can malfunction in a rear collision. Almost 25,000 older model vehicles in Canada are included in the notice. After consumer complaints were made…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsOE news Ford offering repairs amid exhaust gas concerns
October 17, 2017 by
Tom Krisher And Dee-Ann Durbin, The Associated Press
Responding to consumer concerns about exhaust fumes, Ford is offering to inspect and repair Explorer SUVs at no cost to owners. Ford maintains the vehicles are safe, but said it’s making the repairs available in response to customer concerns about…
Feature Jobbers & WDsLegislation RegulationsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements EDITORIAL: Showdown looms again for the aftermarket
October 16, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Time will tell as to whether or not lessons were learned from the so-called ‘right to repair’ battle. The aftermarket fought to have equal access to information and special tools on repairing original equipment. Without such access, drivers would have…
Feature Jobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Timing is everything for staying cool
October 16, 2017 by
Geoff Kirbyson
If one part of a vehicle’s cooling system needs to be replaced, there’s a very good chance the remaining components do, too. Experts agree there’s no shortage of upselling opportunities for jobbers when it comes to coolants, belts and hoses…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementEvent NewsEventsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & AnnouncementsVehicle Technology AASA talks tech at conference
October 6, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Technology is growing within the automotive industry and the aftermarket is certainly going to feel the impact. Whether it was learning about e-tailing, telematics or the impact of government on technology, attendees of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s 2017 Technology…