DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, working in conjunction with the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO), reports that the Canadian automotive aftermarket, in particular shops in Ontario, will continue to overcome headwinds and continue to grow sales in...
Independent aftermarket shops across Canada each have their own customer base and approach to serving that market informed by the local demographics in terms of economics and busieness positioning. And the experience of every ASP's competitors is similar; from full...
Check out the in-class and virtual traning courses! (SPONSORED CONTENT) The Carquest Technical Institute offers world-class technical training for automotive service professionals, as well as business management education for shop owners, technicians, service...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Serpentine belts have come a long way from the days of neoprene compounds but the expectation is that today’s belts will run without noise for longer periods and handle a wider range of temperature extremes. The truth, however, is that they still...
The late Bob McJannett, co-founder of Performance Improvements, was inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 2003 and remains one of only two Canadians to receive the honour to date. SEMA is accepting nominations for induction into the SEMA Hall of Fame, the...
By Steve Pawlett As the automotive industry experiences a rapid shift towards sustainable mobility, the prevalence of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is steadily increasing. With this transition, progressive automotive repair shops are beginning to adapt to the...
The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast delivered episodes covering business issues and advice for Canada's automotive aftermarket professionals in 2023. Here are Top 5 Podcasts from 2023.Listen on your mobile device for the best experience here or go...
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have made monumental progress in the passenger car market, becoming a standard drivetrain option. The success in cars is also overflowing into other vehicle segments, such as vans, trucks, buses, 2-wheelers, and more. However, despite...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) When it comes to timing belt replacement, it’s always best practice to change the water pump and surrounding components at the same time. If one component is failing, others in the system are likely not far behind. Water pumps and timing belts are...