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...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Electric water pumps are a growing category as they continue to be utilized by OEMs in several of today’s passenger cars, light and medium duty trucks, and specifically hybrid, electric and start/stop applications. While there are a number of...
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...
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada has put out a call to members of the automotive aftermarket for concrete examples of barriers to repair information. This latest move is part of an ongoing campaign to gain Right to Repair legislation in Canada. The...
Shakeel Ashraf, owner of MK Auto Repairs in Milton, Ont. was gunned down in his shop Monday, Sept. 12 in an unprovoked shooting spree. Here he proudly poses with a cricket trophy won last year. The Indie Garage team is saddened by the senseless death of Shakeel...
The latest research from J.D. Power reveals that the automotive service business in Canada as a whole saw a massive rebound from pandemic levels, but also saw a reversal in market share gains the aftermarket had seen during the pandemic. According to the J.D. Power...
A conversation with Alana Baker, Senior Director of Government Relations, AIA Canada.Anybody who's been following the aftermarket these days knows that right to repair is a huge issue, both here in Canada and globally. Alana Baker, senior director of government...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) AAPEX 2022 is preparing the automotive aftermarket industry for the year ahead by providing hands-on training and valuable insight into what’s coming around the corner. This premier event has everything you’ll need, all in one place. Not only will...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) The pros and cons of three different ignition technologies Since the advent of the automobile, parts design and technology have consistently evolved. One of the constants that all automotive combustion engines have in common, however, is the need...