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News Consumer trendsElectric VehiclesOE news B.C. ups EV rebates
August 9, 2022 by
Adam Malik
British Columbia residents will be able to get a bit of a bigger rebate when they go to buy a new electric vehicle. A statement from the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation reported that the maximum provincial…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPromotionSupplier News & Announcements New KYB consumer promotion underway
August 9, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Until September 30, consumers can take advantage of KYB’s “Feeling is Believing” consumer rebate promotion. “Feeling is Believing” allows consumers to earn a reward of up to $75 for purchasing a set of four KYB units. The offer is valid…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements New program added for Friction Material Environmental Certification
August 8, 2022 by
Adam Malik
The Automotive Manufacturer Equipment Compliance Agency, Inc. announced its new program as a third-party registrar for the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association’s (MEMA) LeafMark program. The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, a division of MEMA, and its Brake Manufacturers Council developed…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Bosch adds new EV chargers
August 8, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Bosch recently released the EV300 Level 2 EV Charging Station and EV3000 DC Fast Charger for electric vehicles. Both units are fully UL and cUL compliant to ensure the safety of users, vehicles and surrounding areas. These units provide EV…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Continental adds hybrid battery cooling fan replacements
August 8, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Continental has expanded its line of hybrid battery cooling fans. The company now provides direct replacement fans for Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, KIA and Toyota hybrid models from 2003-2021. The fans are designed as an exact replacement for the original…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Tire Mechanic’s Resource adds new line of tire spreaders
August 8, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Tire Mechanic’s Resource (TMR) is now offering three new tire spreaders to make repairs on vehicles easier. The line includes an Air Operated Elevating Heavy-Duty Tire Spreader, Air Operated Tire Spreader and a Manual Tire Spreader. The new spreaders allow…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Lordco opens new superstore
August 5, 2022 by
Adam Malik
B.C.-based Lordco Auto Parts unveiled its new superstore, the first in the Okanagan. The 30,000 sq. ft. superstore in Kelowna was celebrated with a grand opening for the public, complete with a barbecue, a walk-through of a Milwaukee Tool van…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Used vehicle values continue slide
August 5, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Consumers are continuing to see a break when shopping for a used vehicle, even if it’s just a small one. Canadian Black Book released its Used Vehicle Retention Index for June 2022 recently. It showed continuing downward momentum. The index…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Is your shop too busy? Why that’s a bad thing, and how to manage it
August 4, 2022 by
Adam Malik
If your shop is scheduling customer appointments by the hour and car counts are getting chaotic with unpredictable swings of busy and slow, you need to organize the business by thinking with scheduling in mind first. Service advisors should be…
News Economy and PoliticsElectric VehiclesIndustry TrendsLegislation RegulationsVehicle Technology Where the latest EV chargers will be installed
August 4, 2022 by
Adam Malik
EV Week in Canada in July spurred a number of new announcements for charging stations for electric vehicles by the federal government. In Ontario, a $765,000 investment in Peak Power Inc. to install 117 EV chargers across the province was…
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August 4, 2022 by
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Peter Bulmer talks with Ron Foss about his mission to restore his grandfather’s historic invention, the Fossmobile, with the help of eBay Motors. Click the banner above or tune in through this link.
News Auto Repair & ServiceContests and SweepstakesJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements Send us your pick for Jobber of the Year
August 3, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Know a jobber that deserves the biggest recognition in the automotive aftermarket? Tell us who you think should be the Jobber of the Year. Presented by Jobber News, nominations are now open for the award to recognize the top jobber…