British Columbia has made a major change to its electric vehicle (EV) rebate program, dropping eligbility for the maximum rebate to vehicles from $55,000 to $50,000, and raising the ire of new car sellers and automaker groups. Aftermarket players should be mindful of...
Some of the Eccles Auto Service team pose with a thoroughly smashed BMW. Nearly $5,000 was raised for local charities by sledgehammer wielding community members. Eccles Auto Service in Dundas, Ontario celebrated 40 years of excellent customer service with a community...
The latest print edition of Indie Garage features a comprehensive look at automotive lift safety, insights on Canadian market dynamics, an interview with John Cochrane, new interim executive director of the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario plus the new scan...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) NOVUS Glass shines as a trailblazer in innovation, guiding the path with proactive solutions for automotive glass repair and replacement. As a proud member of the Fix Network, renowned for its automotive aftermarket services, they not only address...
After a drop and prolonged drought in employment, the latest numbers indicate that key aftermarket employment is now above pre-pandemic levels. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, employment at both automotive service providers (ASP) and the auto parts...
We continue with great guests and podcasts covering important topics for Canadian aftermarket professionals.There are more than 100 Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast editions for you to listen for on SPOTIFY and APPLE PODCASTS, but here are the latest.Enjoy and stay...
The latest study results point to a strong rebound in kilometers driven by Canadians. Key among the data highlights released by the DesRosiers Automotive Consultants are the increase in fuel consumptions, even above 2019 levels, despite vehicle fuel economy improving...
The Ontario government is introducing new policy and legislative measures to attract more young people to the skilled trades, including adding a new apprenticeship pathway and an online job matching platform. These initiatives are designed to promote the skilled...
Key takeaways from the current J.D. Power U.S. customer service satisfaction survey point to where independent aftermarket facilities should focus on to win customers. The J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Aftermarket Service Index (ASI) Study, which includes more than 10,000...