According to a recent survey, automotive aftermarket shops in Canada's most populous province expect strong growth again in 2023. The survey, conducted by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) in conjunction with the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Anybody who's paid any attention at all knows that there is a right to repair battle waging. But there has been some considerable progress. At the centre of this are efforts by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada). “There...
Well, the jury is no longer out on whether car sales in Canada would rebound in 2022. With the supply chain issues continuing and interest rate impacts piling on, new light vehicle sales in Canada showed no signs of recovery. This is good for the aftermarket, right?...
Catalytic converter theft is a growing problem throughout North America. Canada's Kal Tire has put an innovative program in place designed to deter thieves and make stolen cats harder to sell. Tim Orpen, mechanical programs manager for Kal Tire tells host Andrew Ross...
The British Columbia Institute of Technology reminds automotive service providers in British Columbia that co-op students will soon be available for hiring. Hiring takes place in February and March for the April to September term, and in August and September for...
For their own protection, anyone using a car lift should always follow the vehicle OEM’s guidance on where to pick up a vehicle. One of the leading causes of car lift accidents is incorrectly positioning a vehicle on the lift. Most automakers specify where a lift’s...
Starting this January, Automotive Industries Association of Canada has joined forces with St. Lawrence College to offer free EV training at its Cornwall, Ontario, campus. It is also offering an exploration program designed to help attract young people to the industry....
(SPONSORED CONTENT) With a focus on system solutions, Dayco offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive lines of timing belt kits – providing coverage for the majority of domestic and import vehicles on the road today. These kits, which are sold with and without...
The past year saw an incredible set of transitions and shifts for the automotive aftermarket everywhere, and the industry in Canada was no exception. Indie Garage published hundreds of stories for aftermarket auto service providers 2022.Here’s what the numbers say...