Canada’s auto service market has returned to a pre-pandemic level of $9.1 billion this year--down from $10.9 billion in 2022--in what can be seen as a return to normal service activity by Canadians. That according to the J.D. Power 2023 Canada Customer Service...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Without Compromising the Brand You’ve Worked So Hard to Build CONFIDENCE It’s what you work so hard to deliver to your customers every day. After all, to you there is no point in doing it if it’s not done right. It’s obvious from the...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Serpentine belts on today’s cars can have over 10 points of contact, creating very complicated drive systems and more opportunities for issues such as pulley misalignment or unwanted noise. Years ago, belts were made with a Neoprene rubber compound...
NASTF is advising shops to be aware of the risks that posting vehicle security related certifications and other personal and business documents on publicly available websites after it recently foiled attempts to use stolen identity information. The NASTF Vehicle...
Desrosiers Automotive Consultants Inc., working in partnership with the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO), has collected direct industry feedback on the Canadian automotive aftermarket in the first half of 2023 alongside an outlook for the rest of the...
The July/August issue of Indie Garage is chock full of great stories for everyone in your shop. Owners will find the story of Bruce and Scott Eccles' succession journey informatiive and inspiring. Techncians can dig into their scope skills with Dean Law, and compare...
Watch the TechKNOW Series by Dayco (SPONSORED CONTENT) In late 2022, the Dayco team launched a complete line of timing chain kits to address some of the industry’s key concerns with warranty and installation, and are continuing to bring new part numbers to market....
ADAS systems are a hefty investment for many shops – but for one Huntsville, Ontario, shop, it’s providing worthwhile returns. By Steve Pawlett Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are standard in late-model vehicles. These systems use sensors, cameras, and other...
Over time, the rise of EV and other zero-emissions technologies will inevitably have a significant effect on the way vehicles are sold, maintained, repaired and recycled, which will in turn have implications for the way in which work in the aftermarket sector is...