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...
Organizing your shop so that it runs safely, smoothly and efficiently does more than make for a better workplace – it can actually have a measurable effect on your bottom line. by Paul Reed Most enlightened shop owners won’t dispute that a well-organized shop runs...
We have often heard the expression, “Focus on your strengths, rather than your weaknesses.” You may have also heard the expression that our strengths, pushed too far, can become weaknesses. In addition, things like skills, training, personal preferences, personality,...
According to Statistics Canada, 2021 figures put the combined BEV/HEV/PHEV population at 2.3% of the total Light Duty Vehicle (LDV) population of more than 24 million. The focus of much of the conversation regarding EVs has been new vehicle sales, with some voices...