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...
All vehicle lifts should be inspected at least annually by a qualified lift inspector to ensure they are operating properly and are safe for continued use. Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) recently marked the tenth anniversary of the ALI Lift Inspector...
Centennial College in Toronto hosted a Jill of All Trades event this fall to help inspire young women in high school to pursue careers in the skilled trades and technologies. The issue of attracting people from all walks of life into the trades is an ongoing area of...
Regina, Saskatchewan’s Joe Taylor believes owners sometimes forget to include individuality in their desire to improve the performance of the business. Just like the approach popularized in the film “Moneyball,” treating your team like individuals, each with their...