(SPONSORED CONTENT) Newly expanded website includes search by part number or vehicle fitment, dealer locator, region selection tool for U.S., Canada and Mexico and much more Proven second-line brand of high-quality aftermarket parts costs less than original-equipment...
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) DieHard EV with xEV by Clarios12-volt batteries are designed specifically for hybrid and electric vehicles. DieHard EV is available exclusively through Carquest and supporting dealers. DieHard EV batteries are an advanced, low-voltage...
Key Aftermarket Service Channel Market Data for Canada shows how different channels are performing. The variance in the average repair order figures generated by different service channels can be revealing, especially when viewed alongside other key data. Likewise the...
The growth in light truck/SUV sales has been a key driver for the aftermarket for decades. Passenger cars may still have their place in Canadians' hearts, but less and less of them have a place in Canadian driveways. The sheer volume of pickup trucks and their...
The end of EV incentives in Canada caught a lot of people inside and outside of the automotive industry by surprise. Outspoken automotive journalist David Booth, "Motormouth", gives his views on the chaotic end to the EV incentives in Canada, what the future may hold...
Keeping an eye on the weather is only part of the secret of this Airdrie shop’s success. By Lois Tuffin The winter season begins precisely on Sept. 15 for the crew at My Garage in Airdrie, Alberta. That’s the day the shop’s client advocates (service advisors) begin...
Every year it is interesting to note the focus of attention for Canada's independent aftermarket service community and how it differs from the distribution segment. While moves and news of acquisitions, financial results, and divestitures dominated readers at...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) In this course, Service Professionals and Shop Owners will learn why they should be including shocks and struts as regular vehicle maintenance items, how shocks work and wear, and how to identify worn shocks. It also discusses the importance of...