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News Auto Repair & Service Inroble Adds Police-Duty Rotors
February 18, 2014 by
Auto Service World
Inroble has announced the addition of Ultra Plus Police brake rotors that are designed and engineered for law enforcement vehicles. Heavy and constant braking could significantly damage and shorten a rotor’s life span. That’ s why Inroble has came out with…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology Ed Coates, Founder Lordco Auto Parts
February 18, 2014 by
Auto Service World
Ed Coates, founder and owner of B.C. auto parts chain Lordco Auto Parts, has passed away suddenly at the age of 65. Coates was regarded as a leader in the Canadian automotive aftermarket and his Lordco Auto Parts is the…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology OEMs To Play A Significant Role In NACE/CARS 2014
February 13, 2014 by
Auto Service World
Chrysler and Mopar, Ford, General Motors and ACDelco, Honda, and Nissan have committed to a strong presence at NACE/CARS 2014, each with larger exhibits than in recent years. “The car manufacturers have the most current information and knowledge on the…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology Continental Inks Acquisition of Veyance
February 10, 2014 by
Auto Service World
Continental, an international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer and industrial partner headquartered in Hanover, Germany, has announced an agreement with The Carlyle Group, Washington D.C., to acquire Veyance Technologies Inc., Fairlawn, Ohio, for approximately 1.9 billion USD. While Veyance is well…
Feature The Extended Oil Change Conundrum: What To Tell Your Customers
February 1, 2014 by
Steve Pawlett
Jobbers field a wide variety of auto-related questions from customers on a daily basis and many can really test their mettle, but one issue that comes up more frequently of late is the question of extended oil change intervals. What…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology U.S. Aftermarket Calls End to Right To Repair Battle
January 22, 2014 by
Auto Service World
Key U.S. aftermarket auto parts and automaker industry associations and their membership have reached an agreement that will effectively see the end of the state-by-state fight for so-called Right to Repair legislation in favour of a national voluntary agreement. The Alliance…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology Vast Auto Distribution Appoints Ottawa Region BDM
December 4, 2013 by
Auto Service World
Vast Auto Distribution vice president of business development Jack Brooks has announced the hiring of Jeff Landriault as business development manager for the Ottawa Region and surrounding areas. Vandriault has been in the automotive aftermarket industry for over 20 years…
Feature Vehicle Technology A MAN OF ACTION: ALAIN JACQUES
December 1, 2013 by
Steve Pawlett
2013 Jobber News Counterperson of the Year
Feature Vehicle Technology Aftermarket Trends: Identifying Future Growth Opportunities
December 1, 2013 by
Steve Pawlett
Double-digit growth in light vehicle sales, the continued rise in average vehicle age, plus the globalization of OEM platforms and technology-driven advancements in vehicle designs are creating new aftermarket growth opportunities for jobbers, according to a recent report by R.L.…
Feature Vehicle Technology COMMENT: TWO-FOUR
December 1, 2013 by
Andrew Ross
This year, October 21 to be exact, I marked my 24th year with Jobber News. And, while many focus on 25 years as a milestone to celebrate, for me the number 24 has a certain symmetry to it that bears…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology Toronto Jobber’s Celebration Goes to the Dogs!
November 28, 2013 by
Auto Service World
Paste Auto Parts, in Toronto’s north western quadrant, celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special holiday dinner for customers, and a unique acrobatic dog demonstration. Paste, a Bestbuy shareholder, attracted more than 100 customers for dinner and the show. Many…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology AAPEX Announces 2013 New Packaging Showcase Winners
November 15, 2013 by
Auto Service World
The winners of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) 2013 New Packaging Showcase were announced on Monday, Nov. 4, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. All New Packaging Showcase entries were on display in Hall D extension Level…