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Paid Castrol GTX MAGNATEC® engine oil is now fully synthetic!
February 6, 2019 by SPONSORED

Research has shown that 75% of engine wear occurs during the first 20 minutes of engine warm-up. Castrol GTX Magnatec has a patented fully synthetic formulation that clings to critical engine components even when the engine is turned off. This…

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Paste Auto sold to NAPA
February 6, 2019 by Adam Malik

Toronto jobber Paste Auto Parts has been sold to NAPA. The deal was closed in mid-January. Paste’s three locations will become corporate stores of NAPA. Jacob Yako, who served as president of the jobber, sold the business outright but is…

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Akebono adds to brake offerings
February 6, 2019 by Adam Malik

Akebono is added to its Pro-Act, Performance and Euro lines. The brake maker is added three part numbers to Pro-Act, two to its Performance line and one Euro part numbers. Five of the six also include premium stainless hardware. “Today…

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Navigating the new aftermarket in Greenwood’s Garage
February 5, 2019 by Adam Malik

The bus has left the station. You’re on it. But do you know where it’s going? And do you know who’s on there with you? Are they ready to take on what lies ahead? Don’t know? You’re on the highway…

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Liqui Moly redesigns app
February 5, 2019 by Adam Malik

German oil maker Liqui Moly has revised its mobile app. At the centre of the redesign is the oil guide. In it, the user enters the brand, model and engine type and the guide indicates which oil to choose. As…

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Snap-on releases new parts washer
February 5, 2019 by Adam Malik

Snap-on Tools has released the PBC58 Heavy-Duty Automatic Parts Washer to effectively clean many large automotive parts such as gas and diesel engine blocks, cylinder heads, valve covers, pans, transmission cases, as well as smaller items down to nuts and…

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Sangsin launches new website
February 4, 2019 by Adam Malik

Sangsin has launched a new website in North America. The brake friction materials and replacement parts manufacturer recently launched the site at www.sangsinusa.com with new content and information about the products available for passenger cars, pickup trucks and select commercial…

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New year, same downward slide for auto sales
February 4, 2019 by Adam Malik

One year ago, sales of new vehicles were still feeling the high of 2017’s record breaking year as January went against expectations to post sales gains. This time around, however, the cold start to the year is a carryover of…

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NIADA president resigns post following FBI raids
February 1, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The president of the Arlington, Tex.-based National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) has resigned his post, two days after FBI raids on his Pennsylvania home and dealerships. Andy Gabler, owner of the Lakeside Auto Group, stepped down as NIADA president…

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If you’re quitting, do it properly
February 1, 2019 by Adam Malik

Survey finds 43 per cent would change jobs for a bigger paycheque, but it’s the way you quit that is most important

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Company launches first auto care product
February 1, 2019 by Adam Malik

Cerpak Solutions has launched Detour Auto Care in 2019 with a goal of developing products that provide value to the aftermarket. Detour has introduced its first product, Instant Headlight Restoration Wipes. It’s a one-step solution – wipe the headlight lens…

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EYESPY: I think it’s still leaking!
January 31, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Yves Marceau sent in this pic of the undercarriage of a 2003 GMC Envoy that limped into his shop, Marceau Mécanique Auto in Saint-Damien-de-Buckland, Que. The owner of the vehicle had obviously done all he could do to keep the…