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...
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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...
(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...