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Bestbuy celebrates 70 years
May 12, 2023 by Adam Malik

Bestbuy Distributors annual gala dinner and warehouse trade event was marked by the 70th anniversary of the company. From centrepieces to chair wraps, the milestone was noted and celebrated by shareholder members and vendor partners attendeding the dinner. It was…

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Thinking about nearshoring? What you need to know
May 12, 2023 by Adam Malik

You want to take your company’s manufacturing out of China and bring it closer to home. You’ve crunched the numbers. It makes financial sense — not to mention the potentially reduced headaches and stress that you’ve experienced the last few…

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It’s ‘impossible’ to catch fraud but you can reduce risk
May 11, 2023 by Adam Malik

You’re making a mistake if you’re relying on your accountant to catch fraud in your shop. Every accounting professional will tell you that it’s not their job to catch fraud, embezzlement or mismanagement, explained Hunt Demarest, a senior accountant who…

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New EV models bring increased satisfaction
May 11, 2023 by Adam Malik

Now that consumers have more options when it comes to buying a battery electric vehicle, their focus is now turning to more traditional factors that make up vehicle satisfaction, according to J.D. Power. Factors like styling and quality are now…

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Worldpac, Carquest cut ribbon on new Ontario DC
May 10, 2023 by Adam Malik

The first facility that combines Carquest and Worldpac distribution center operations under one roof held its grand opening last weekend. After announcing the opening of the DC last fall, Worldpac and Carquest — both owned by Advance Auto Parts —…

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How profitable Mahle expects electrification to be
May 10, 2023 by Adam Malik

Mahle announced that it’s transforming itself as the automotive industry itself transforms. The automotive component supplier highlighted electrification and thermal management as core focuses of its corporate strategy “Mahle 2030+,” in addition to components for high-efficiency green internal combustion engines.…

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Being aware of your staff’s stress points
May 9, 2023 by Adam Malik

Every employee in your shop is carrying baggage from a previous employer. If you don’t know what it is, you may inadvertently trigger those stress points somewhere along the line and lose a good employee, a shop coach warned. When…

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The province with the most eager EV shoppers
May 9, 2023 by Adam Malik

Despite concerns, the interest level Canadians have to own an electric vehicle as their next car remains high, a new survey found. And interest is highest in Quebec. The second annual Car Ownership Index from Turo, a peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace,…

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Coilover kit for GR Yaris
May 8, 2023 by Adam Malik

ST Suspensions has developed the XTA plus 3 coilover kit, specifically designed for the Toyota GR Yaris with Rallye genetics It features three-way adjustable multi-valve dampers, linear racing springs and aluminum top mounts. The kit includes a parts certificate that…

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New drilling, driving tools from Milwaukee
May 8, 2023 by Adam Malik

Milwaukee Tool has introduced a new M18 Fuel Drill and Impact Driver with One-Key. The M18 Fuel half-inch Hammer Drill with One-Key and M18 Fuel quarter-inch Hex Impact Driver with One-Key provides fast driving speeds, enhanced safety and advanced customization…

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Dayco to overhaul hose line
May 8, 2023 by Adam Malik

Dayco announced an overhaul to its hose line after feedback from techs in the field. More than 3,000 current part numbers are being evaluated and almost 200 new applications, including a number of branched hose applications, are being launched throughout…

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Enhanced media: Takeaways from the Annual Shop Survey, Jobber News, May 2023
May 8, 2023 by Auto Service World Staff

Thanks for tuning into the enhanced media segment from the May/June 2023 issue of Jobber News. Your host Adam Malik takes a deeper dive into the results of the Annual Shop Survey. While touching on the big change in relationships,…