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Beware the Effects of Bad Fuel on the Fuel Pump

Beware the Effects of Bad Fuel on the Fuel Pump

(SPONSORED CONTENT) When customers visit your shop dealing with the usual symptoms of fuel system problems like the engine sputtering, RPMs surging and weak starts, fuel pump failure would seem to be the logical, if not likely culprit. But what if the fuel pump itself...

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Read Indie Garage October/November here!

Read Indie Garage October/November here!

This issue of Indie Garage is packed with great insights on Modern Battery Technology, real-world advice on making the Winter Tire Changeover season work for you and your business, a new Apprenticeship Resource in Ontario, Murray Voth on "Why Your Technicians Hate...

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Aftermarket hits Ottawa to push Right to Repair legislation

Aftermarket hits Ottawa to push Right to Repair legislation

The aftermarket was out in force in Canada's capital, engaging with federal Members of Parliament and other senior figures on the need for Right to Repair legislation.. On October 18, AIA Canada hosted a Parliament Hill Day, its first in over five years. This major...

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Bulk-up Today with ACDelco

Bulk-up Today with ACDelco

(SPONSORED CONTENT) ACDelco provides you with a confident choice for motor oil, developed with Imperial Technology – formulated to meet new engine demands for both protection and performance. Drivers depend on their vehicle’s engine – and all of its parts – to run...

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BMW, Amazon deal to triple connected car data collected

BMW, Amazon deal to triple connected car data collected

A deal between BMW Group and Amazon Web Services (AWS) will help triple the amount of connected car data pulled into the cloud from the German automaker's vehicles. AWS and the BMW Group announced the strategic collaboration to develop customizable cloud software...

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What a “20 Group” is and why you should join

What a “20 Group” is and why you should join

On this episode of The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast, Vic Tarasik of ShopOwnerCoach.com and Murray Voth, RPMTraining.net, join host Andrew Ross to talk about the benefits of joining professional groups and sharing knowledge. The two will also be...

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Consumer trust in automotive service increasing

Consumer trust in automotive service increasing

In a survey conducted for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), automotive service providers have gained a higher level of trust and respect among the motoring public than in recent years. Almost 1,500 vehicle owners were surveyed across the...

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DesRosiers reports continuing strong aftermarket

DesRosiers reports continuing strong aftermarket

Retail sales continued to be strong for Canada's auto sector--including continued strength in the aftermarket-- through the first seven months of 2022, reports DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Buoyed by rising fuel prices, gasoline stations saw a massive near forty...

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