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News Consumer trendsOE news Canadians willing to pay more for new cars
August 3, 2022 by
Adam Malik
With shortages still plaguing the new vehicle market, a number of Canadians are feeling the impact. And some are even willing to pay a premium to get the car they need. According to a new study from Auto Trader, 39…
News Auto Repair & ServiceContests and SweepstakesJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements Make your nominations for Shop of the Year 2022
August 2, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Which shop deserves to be recognized as the 2022 Shop of the Year? The annual award is presented by CARS magazine, sponsored by Milwaukee Tool, to recognize the best automotive repair and service shop in the country over the last…
News Auto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements How to get fleet EV buy in
August 2, 2022 by
Adam Malik
The most important aspect of switching to an electrified vehicle fleet is to ensure users don’t have to change their behaviours, according to an expert. If you have fleet customers exploring electric vehicles, it’s important to gauge how they use…
News Paid Castrol ON and Jaguar Formula E Racing usher in a new era for electric vehicles
August 2, 2022 by
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News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionJobbers & WDsMergers and AcquisitionsSupplier News & Announcements Maslack Supply to be acquired
July 29, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Uni-Select is acquiring a major aftermarket player in northern Ontario. The Boucherville, Quebec-based company announced this week that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maslack Supply Limited, plus its related real properties. Maslack, the Jobber of the…
News Consumer trendsElectric VehiclesOE news Why provinces need to step up to help with ZEV incentives
July 29, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Purchase incentives are the strongest tool available to get consumers to buy zero-emission vehicles, according to automaker leaders. And they want provinces to step up. Currently, only two provinces offer purchase incentives but experts say 60 per cent of new…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Here’s who should do your quality control checks
July 28, 2022 by
Adam Malik
After a technician finishes work on a vehicle, it doesn’t make sense for them to check their own work and to ensure the vehicle is ready to get back in the hands of the customer, according to automotive repair experts.…
News Auto Repair & ServiceIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Changing the definition of fleet
July 28, 2022 by
Adam Malik
The way vehicles are used is changing. It’s time to update some common terminology to keep pace, says an automotive aftermarket expert. Fleet vehicles have generally been associated with work vehicles and ‘work vehicles’ have traditionally been defined as Ford…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness Management Column: Solving problems
July 28, 2022 by
Greg Aguilera
Just as you diagnose vehicles in your bays, shop owners need to diagnose and fix issues affecting their business, writes Greg Aguilera in the June issue of CARS
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements How to raise R2R consumer awareness
July 27, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Automotive service providers are struggling with how to get the message out about right to repair to their customers, according to an industry expert. To support them, all corners of the automotive aftermarket need to come together to help, said…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsMarket Research & StatisticsSupplier News & Announcements Here’s how getting around has changed for Canadians
July 27, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Many Canadians relocated during the COVID-19 pandemic as restrictions opened up opportunities to work remotely. But at hybrid workplaces become commonplace, those who moved out of city centres expect to be putting more kilometres on their odometers these days. A…
5 Tips For New Drivers Getting Car Insurance
July 26, 2022 by
Auto Service World Staff
Getting your driver’s license is the first step to freedom and independence. It is a milestone that should be celebrated in a big way as it is often seen as the first step into official adulthood. As many of us…