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News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness Management Vast-Auto Distribution announces new Ottawa distribution center
October 6, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Vast-Auto Distribution has announced the opening of its seventh distribution center in Ottawa, Ontario. The official opening date is scheduled for early December. “We are very excited about servicing parts stores in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec from this new…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness Management NATA introduces new website
September 16, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
The site allows consumers and businesses across Canada to identify trusted, accredited technicians and locksmiths.
News Event NewsEventsTraining & Apprenticeship Monroe Ride and Drive returns
September 16, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
The Monroe Ride and Drive is returning to Durham Region this Tuesday, September 22nd. This year the event is being held at Legends Centre, 1661 Harmony Road North, Oshawa, (About 10 minutes north of Hwy 401) The two session times…
News Association NewsBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Denso opens distribution center in Nuevo Leon, Mexico
September 15, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Denso Products and Services Inc. (DPAM), a division of leading global automotive supplier Denso Corporation, has opened its first auto parts distribution center in Mexico. Located in Apodaca, Nuevo Leon, the facility allows Denso to bring its full selection of…
News Auto Repair & ServiceEventsTire & Wheel Michelin’s Selleck to speak at Tire Industry Honors
September 15, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
TIA has announced that Pete Selleck, chairman and president of Michelin North America, Inc., will be a special guest and giving the keynote address at this year’s Tire Industry Honors Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 2, 2015 in Las Vegas.…
News Association NewsBusiness ManagementSupplier News & AnnouncementsTire & Wheel Tire Country opens two wholesale tire centres in Ontario
September 14, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Tire Country, a Goodyear Wholesale Distributor and wholly-owned subsidiary of Fountain Tire Ltd., has announced the opening of two new wholesale tire centres in Vaughan and London, Ontario. Tire Country’s new wholesale tire centres will offer 57,000 square feet of…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceTraining & Apprenticeship Snap-on adds Quick Tips training videos
September 14, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Snap-on has recently added Quick Tips training videos to its website and YouTube channel to help professional technicians speed up their diagnostic capabilities. The videos, based on real case studies, show how to apply diagnostics to specific vehicles and applications…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementPeople & Profiles WHAT I’VE LEARNED: Going digital
September 8, 2015 by
Allan Janssen
Winnipeg shop contemplates a new tablet-based inspection system to streamline shop processes and increase productivity.
News EventsTraining & Apprenticeship AAPEXedu sessions to target WD management and profitability
September 8, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
AAPEXedu has announced that several free 2015 sessions will focus on management and profitability geared toward warehouse distributor (WD) executives and senior level management to help them better understand their businesses and implement change to stay ahead of the curve. AAPEXedu…
News Association NewsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Gordon Hensley named Dayco’s senior vice president of RD&E and program management
September 8, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Gordon Hensley has joined Dayco as senior vice president of research, development and engineering (RD&E) and program management. Hensley, possessing the proven ability to build high-performance teams and manage complex relationships with OEMs and supply chains, joins Dayco with more…
News Auto Repair & ServiceEvents Monroe’s Shocktober promotion returns
September 7, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
The Monroe “Shocktober” promotion is here for September and October, enabling consumers to get four qualifying Monroe or Rancho shocks or struts for the price of three at a participating vehicle service provider or parts store. “Shocktober is a fun…
News Auto Repair & Service STAYING TRIM
September 3, 2015 by
Jeff Taylor
Understanding how the vehicle is controlling fuel is the first step in diagnosing a fuel trim issue.