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Coats adds new tire changer line
September 11, 2023 by Adam Malik

The Coats Company has introduced the Maxx Tire Changer line, aimed to give technicians more convenience features in tire changers today. It has three models: the Maxx 70, 80 and 90. Each allows technicians to provide easier, faster and more…

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Overcoming deep-rooted biases of the trades
September 8, 2023 by Adam Malik

Gino Amador doesn’t appear to be a fan of The Game of Life. The president of Snap-on Equipment’s sticking point is when the player decides early in the game if they’re going to take the route of university or vocational…

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Texas slaps high fees on electric vehicles
September 8, 2023 by Adam Malik

The state with one of the cheapest rates for gasoline is now one of the highest for electric vehicle registration. Starting this month, electric vehicle drivers in Texas will have to pay a $200 registration fee annually to offset road…

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The importance of communicating with your techs
September 7, 2023 by Adam Malik

The people who do the work on the front lines know best about the issues plaguing your shop, pointed out a shop coach. So if the shop owner isn’t keeping the lines of communication open, how will those issues be…

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From the Magazine: The four-day workweek
September 7, 2023 by Emily Atkins

It’s time for shops to get creative when looking to draw in talent. A shortened workweek is all the rage these days in other industries. Can it work for you?

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How Canada’s EV interests have changed
September 6, 2023 by Adam Malik

Canadians are still showing increased interest in electric vehicles, be they battery electric, hybrid or plug-in hybrid.

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What will drive EV growth
September 6, 2023 by Adam Malik

The biggest push for consumers to buy an electric vehicle is government incentives, according to a recent report, and that will continue fuelling EV growth into the next decade. Seeing greater infrastructure investments will also further encourage more to make…

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KYB adds fall promo
September 6, 2023 by Adam Malik

KYB is encouraging drivers to replace worn shocks and struts by offering cash back on eligible purchases. When buying either two KYB struts and two KYB strut mounts, four KYB shocks or two KYB Strut-Plus or Truck-Plus complete assemblies, consumers…

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How you lead in times of transformation
September 5, 2023 by Adam Malik

If the makeup of your shop is changing, your leadership style needs to adjust during these times. A business transformation expert recently weighed in on the leadership traits needed when changes are taking place in your business. Whether you’re moving…

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Catch up on the latest issue of CARS
September 5, 2023 by Adam Malik

The latest issue of CARS hit the streets recently. Here’s what’s inside for shop owners, techs, advisors and more… The cover story of the August issue explores implementing a four-day workweek in the automotive aftermarket. We spoke to 2020 Shop…

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DIFM trending back up
September 1, 2023 by Adam Malik

The rise of do-it-for-me (DIFM) service grew over the course of many years as vehicle complexity grew. It dominated the aftermarkets segment until the COVID-19 pandemic pushed many to the do-it-yourself (DIY) route. But as normalcy has returned, so has…

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NHTSA wants extended seat belt reminders
September 1, 2023 by Adam Malik

That ding-ding-ding-ding noise you hear when you don’t put on your seatbelt or take it off while the vehicle is in motion could get longer and apply to more occupants. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…