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How many more kilometres are on used cars
July 13, 2022 by Adam Malik

Consumers are paying more for the same amount in all sectors and the used car industry is no exception. Gone are the days when you’d expect to see a vehicle with a certain number of kilometres cost a certain amount…

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Colonial Group continues family tradition
July 13, 2022 by Adam Malik

The great-grandson of the founder of what is today the Colonial Group has joined the company. Stephen Squires has been hired as special projects manager. A chartered professional accountant, he’s the fourth generation to work and provide management and leadership…

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Going mobile is key to aftermarket’s future
July 12, 2022 by Nason Higinbotham

Mobile service doesn’t drag down the industry — it’s an evolution of providing high level service to customers

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Mister Transmission swings clubs for charity
July 12, 2022 by Adam Malik

Mister Transmission (International) welcomed golfers for its annual charity tournament recently. The company hosted its 33rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on June 18 at Markham, Ontario’s Angus Glen Golf Club. Franchisees, store support center staff, sponsors and friends made up…

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KYB adds new offer for Excel-Gold members
July 12, 2022 by Adam Malik

Automotive service providers registered with KYB’s Excel-Gold program can take advantage of a new offer. The supplier of shocks and struts is offering $25 for every set of four KYB shocks, struts or Strut-Plus units sold and installed until Sept.…

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Halfway through the Federated 50/50 Challenge
July 11, 2022 by Adam Malik

The Federated 50/50 Challenge promotion is past the halfway mark. There’s still time for ASE-certified technicians and parts specialists to enter for a chance to win. To celebrate ASE’s 50th anniversary in 2022, Federated is holding the 50/50 Challenge to…

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Milwaukee launches new lockbolt tool
July 11, 2022 by Adam Malik

The M18 Fuel quarter-inch Lockbolt Tool with One-Key provides the fastest cordless lockbolt installations with unmatched performance, Milwaukee Tool said upon releasing the tool. It said the tool can increase installations by 50 per cent, compared to other solutions. It…

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Latest product announcements from NRS
July 11, 2022 by Adam Malik

Nearly a dozen new part numbers have been added by NRS Brakes covering a number of vehicles. The company announced 11 new numbers for 2021-2022 Tesla, Ford, Nissan, Volvo, Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, Hyundai and Kia vehicles. The announcement covers 7.3…

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AIA study finds right to repair consumer confusion
July 8, 2022 by Adam Malik

When asked who they think owns data generated by their vehicles, Canadians couldn’t agree on an answer. About a third (34 per cent) said they own it; a few less (30 per cent) said vehicle manufacturers own it. One in…

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Shops need to go after ‘gravy work’
July 7, 2022 by Adam Malik

Shops seemingly would rather choose to deal with a customer’s catastrophic failure instead of routine maintenance work, according to a veteran technician and former shop owner. Replacing a worn-out part is a far easier job than, for example, pulling a…

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Milwaukee Tool shows off latest innovations for ASPs
July 7, 2022 by Adam Malik

Featuring a new format, which included a more intimate setting, Milwaukee Tool hosted professionals from various trade industries as part of its first in-person Pipeline event recently. Pros from automotive, construction, electrical, plumbing and heating, cooling and air conditioning gathered…

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Virtual national NAPA event coming soon
July 7, 2022 by Adam Malik

The NAPA XPO Sale from NAPA Canada is set to return as a virtual format for a second year. The event will run Aug. 29-Oct. 7 and will be held nationwide. The event is geared for auto centres from across…