(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...
The most-read stories by Indie Garage's dedicated automotive service professional readers provide a real glimpse of where their interests lie.These are in some contrast to the Jobber Nation Most-Read Stores of 2023, where mergers and acquisitions were top of mind. For...
For the sixth time in our history, Jobber Nation and Indie Garage team up to present what we believe is the most comprehensive review of critical market share and customer profile data in Canada’s aftermarket. Presented here by way of a special...
It is an unfortunate truth that not every independent automotive service provider shop is in a position to take on an apprentice. When you find one that is, you will want to ensure that you successfully get them to take you on. When speaking to the shop owner or...