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Find shop info across Canada with new AIA tool
January 25, 2023 by Adam Malik

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada launched a new tool that plots tens of thousands of shop locations across the country. The Auto Care Landscape in Canada tool is an online interactive map that shows locations of more than 25,000…

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Where Canada ranks in car dependency
December 23, 2022 by Adam Malik

A study has found that Canada is one of the most vehicle-dependent countries in the world. When ranking countries based on adequate access to public transportation, the efficiency of public transportation, amount of rail transportation and cost of taxis, Canada…

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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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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…

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Private label purchases on the rise
October 25, 2022 by Adam Malik

In search of lower costs for their customers, a new survey has found that automotive repair shops in the United States are turning more to private label brands. During the first eight months of the year, the percent of shops…

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Canadian aftermarket rebounding from pandemic hit
October 25, 2022 by Adam Malik

The automotive aftermarket’s economic output in Canada took a hit but the industry is on the rebound, according to the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s 2022 Outlook Study. The report released last week examined the state of the industry and…

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How DIY came on strong over the pandemic
October 14, 2022 by Adam Malik

While the vast majority of American vehicle owners once preferred to have a shop do vehicle maintenance and repair for them, preferences have since changed significantly, according to a recent report. The balance of product volume shifted going into and…

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Newer vehicles better protecting women in crashes
September 23, 2022 by Adam Malik

A new report has found the estimated difference in female fatality risk compared to male fatality risk is significantly reduced in newer vehicles. Female Crash Fatality Risk Relative to Males for Similar Physical Impacts published by the National Highway Traffic…

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How U.S. shops are taking on EVs
September 20, 2022 by Adam Malik

Nearly three quarters of American automotive repair and service shops are servicing hybrid electric vehicles and more than half attribute a portion of the business to battery electric vehicles. AutomotiveResearch.com surveyed 5,000 independent automotive repair shops to gauge service and…

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Aftermarket sweet spot poised to see growth
September 14, 2022 by Adam Malik

But latest figures show troubling signs for the sector compared to dealers

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The aftermarket banner Canadians prefer
September 13, 2022 by Adam Malik

NAPA AutoPro topped the list as not only the preferred automotive aftermarket choice for Canadians but recorded the highest score overall. The J.D. Power 2022 Canada Customer Service Index—Long-Term (CSI-LT) Study reported that NAPA’s automotive service centres ranked highest in…

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How this technology can help older drivers
September 7, 2022 by Adam Malik

A third of crashes that cause injuries to seniors behind the wheel could be cut thanks to advanced technology at intersections, says a new report. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s latest study, Safety potential of crash avoidance features, improved…