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News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements How to set up a proper inspection process
June 30, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Does this happen in your shop: Five different technicians do an inspection five different ways? Shops need to have a uniform process for doing vehicle inspections. This way, every tech goes through the process in the same way. Lead technicians…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsElectric VehiclesJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements EV cost concerns down, interest up
June 30, 2022 by
Adam Malik
As concerns around the costs of electric vehicles subsidies, interest in these vehicles is going up, according to a recent report. In 2021, 66 per cent of Canadians said they worry about upfront EV pricing — in 2022, that number…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementEconomy and PoliticsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Is the aftermarket still recession resilient?
June 29, 2022 by
Adam Malik
The belief that the automotive aftermarket can withstand recessions and economic challenges faced by the average consumer may be out of date, according to a new report. The aftermarket has the reputation of being ‘recession resilient’ — when the economy…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements Study raises red flags over green ambitions
June 29, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Will supply chain challenges hold back automakers from EV plans? A new report warns that they will need to plan carefully
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Mister Transmission opens new Halifax location
June 28, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Mister Transmission celebrated the grand opening of a new building for its Halifax location. Held on June 11, the company opened the door to a brand new store at 1109 St. Margarets Bay Road in Beechville. The previous location was…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsElectric VehiclesJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements More people than ever committed to buying an EV
June 28, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Consumers are driving less but vehicle ownership is still important to them. But the type of vehicle they want is starting to see significant shifts. Business advisory firm EY reported that its latest Mobility Consumer Index has found 52 per…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements S.U.R.&R. adds new fuel line replacements
June 27, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Quick-Fit Flexible Fuel Line Sets for replacement of damaged fuel lines in popular Chevrolet and GMC trucks are now available from S.U.R.&R., the vehicle fluid line repair division of Husky Corporation. The ready-to-install lines work for professional mechanics and do-it-yourself…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Miller CAT expands catalytic converter theft deterrent
June 27, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Catalytic converter developer and manufacturer Miller CAT is offering more options of anti-theft devices for a wider range of vehicles to guard against theft of the key vehicle part. Cat Shield is a specially designed, stainless steel or aluminum cover…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Clubsport kit for road-legal sports cars
June 27, 2022 by
Adam Malik
KW Automotive has released its four-way adjustable KW V5 Clubsport Kit for Mercedes-AMG GT-R. it includes the KW Solid Piston Technology for road-legal track cars. The entire suspension design with aluminum unibal top mounts, racing springs and four-way adjustable dampers…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements New colour matching camera, software
June 27, 2022 by
Adam Malik
PPG has introduced PPG VisualizID advanced 3D visualization software and the PPG DigiMatch digital colour camera for body shops. These are the latest tools of PPG’s Linq end-to-end digital solution. Using this, refinishing customers can streamline the repair process by…
News Auto Repair & ServiceCharity & FundraisingEvent NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Shad’s returns to the links
June 24, 2022 by
Adam Malik
An annual highlight on the automotive aftermarket calendar returned in fine form and bigger than ever. Shad’s R&R, the aftermarket’s annual charity golf tournament, teed off once again on June 21 after a two-year hiatus forced by the COVID-19 pandemic…
News Consumer trendsOE news Consumers paying more than sticker price for new cars
June 24, 2022 by
Adam Malik
With a lack of options and a supply chain that’s still far from recovery, consumers are paying ‘over sticker’ for new cars, according to a recent report. Kelley Blue Book reported sales of new vehicles in the United States were…