A new protocol for ensuring only qualified and credentialed automotive service professionals can access vehicle security systems through an aftermarket scan tool is set to launch. The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) , which plays a key role in ensuring...
Independent aftermarket shops in Canada are in a firm second position when it comes overall market share in the Lube, Oil, Filter (LOF) service category, but there's a stark difference in the gap to dealerships. That's according to the JD Power Canada Customer Service...
autologiQ provides a comprehensive digital platform for consumers. (l-r) autologiQ CFO, Ihor Dlugosz, CEO & Co-founder, Jeffrey Newhouse, President & CGO, Michael Smolders, CTO & Co-founder, John Brereton. (SPONSORED CONTENT) At last year’s AIA Canada...
DAYCO TIMING CHAIN PRODUCT LINE SUPPORTED BY PREEMINENT WARRANTY AND COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING CONTENT (SPONSORED CONTENT) Dayco has launched more than 100 timing chain kit part numbers to address some of the industry’s key concerns with warranty and installation, with...
Employee turnover is very expensive, regardless of whether the employee chooses to leave, or you need to ask them to leave. Management is so busy controlling direct costs; they miss the indirect costs. Every time even a moderately competent employee walks out the door...
Right to repair has indisputable benefits for the car owning public, but recent high profile moves to fight rampant car theft might have a dampening effect on the push to get it through Canada's parliament. At least that's according to David Booth, whose "Motor Mouth"...
Vehicle owners aren't happy. They're seeing more technology problems, aren't happy about continual warnings and alerts, and EV owners may just be the least happy of all. Data on U.S. owners, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) found...
Coast Tire & Auto Service and Andy's Tire Group, two prominent forces in the Atlantic Canada tire and automotive service industry, have announced they will join forces. The merger is expected to close on March 1, 2024. This strategic unification is significant in...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Quality is what drives our passion. Our passion to be the premier supplier of automotive aftermarket/OES parts supplier in North America & Latin America. With over 35 years of experience, GSP North America has positioned itself as a leading...