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Paid How and Where You Drive Determines the Oil Filter You Need
July 12, 2019 by Mann+Hummel

Once you identify how and where you drive, you can take the correct steps to ensure you maintain your vehicle properly.

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Mevotech introduces 96 new chassis numbers
July 11, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Canadian-based chassis parts manufacturer Mevotech has introduced 96 new parts to its catalogue. The part introductions expand coverage of hub bearing assemblies under the BXT and TITAN-XF brands, premium chassis brand Mevotech Supreme and, best-in-class chassis brand TTX: Terrain Tough…

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Category Focus: Heavy duty oils and filters
July 1, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Recently released products in the heavy duty oil and filter space include a new oil absorbant mat from Design Engineering, a new line of heavy duty oils from Petro-Canada Lubricants, a new cleanable filter from Mann+Hummel, and a new heavy…

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Shop plans a smashing event to raise funds for a good cause
June 24, 2019 by Renee Montague

Want to raise money for a good cause, but think a car wash is too boring? You could take a page from Dundas shop owner Bruce Eccles’ playbook. He and his team are inviting customers to pay $5 to smash…

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Category Focus: Tech Tools
June 22, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Recently released products in the automotive service tool space include a new input shaft seal installer from OTC, an off-highway diagnostic package from Bosch, mid-torque impact wrench from Milwaukee Tools and a cordless impact wrench from Chicago Pneumatic. Welcome to AutoService World’s Category…

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Volvo USA offers free towing for life
June 21, 2019 by Renee Montague

Volvo Car USA is offering free towing to all U.S. Volvo owners, regardless of the age of the car or whether the vehicle belongs to a post-warranty customer. The “Tow for Life” program, announced at the beginning of this month,…

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Mopar unveils new website in response to consumer demand
June 20, 2019 by Renee Montague

Mopar has launched a redesigned version of its U.S. brand website for easier service scheduling, purchasing, and finding answers to vehicle questions without a phone call or in-store visit. The carmaker said the move is in response to consumer demand. “Mopar’s…

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Category Focus: Tech tools
June 17, 2019 by Allan Janssen

This is AutoService World’s Category Focus, looking at recent announcements from automotive aftermarket tool makers, parts manufacturers and distributors.

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Akebono expands Pro-ACT, Performance, and Euro brake pad lines
June 11, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Akebono Brake Corporation has expanded its Pro-ACT, Akebono Performance, and Euro disc brake pad offerings, adding seven part numbers and coverage for almost one million vehicles on North American roads. Five parts include premium stainless hardware, and five parts include…

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KYB launches online training hub
June 6, 2019 by Renee Montague

Suspension manufacturer KYB has launched an online portal called the Training Hub to provide technical and sales training support for parts and service professionals. The two new modules in the training hub were added to the extensive Knowledge Centre already…

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Akebono expands brake pad lines
June 5, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Akebono Brake Corporation has expanded its Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line by eight part numbers, its ProACT line by three part numbers, and its EURO line by five part numbers. Premium stainless hardware is included in the five parts that…

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Predictive analytics firm Pitstop gets $1.5 million in venture capital funding
May 31, 2019 by Renee Montague

Pitstop will receive an injection of $1.5 million in seed funding from a Canadian venture capital fund. The Toronto-based predictive analytics firm says the money will be used to continue to develop a platform that can anticipate vehicle failures before…