“I don't want to say it's a whole new story. It's a new chapter for sure,” says Rui Silvestre, owner of My Neighbourhood Mechanic in Toronto. “Not a new story,” he expands, “because luckily all the team came over; it's still the exact same team. So we've worked...
Fountain Tire announced the advancement of three executives to new Vice President roles. Curtis Goodwin will become VP Stores – Alberta and Saskatchewan; Nason Higinbotham will become VP Stores – BC, Manitoba and Ontario; and Yves Richard will become VP – Supply &...
Navigating the different organizations involved in governing the skilled trades and apprentices is not always easy. Indie Garage presents a brief guide of the key organizations governing apprenticeship in their jurisdictions, key links, and key contacts. We hope you...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) AAPEX is the ultimate destination for automotive aftermarket professionals from around the world. Here, you’ll do more than discover the cutting-edge products and solutions transforming the industry — you’ll see them come to life. From hands-on...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Dayco offers a full line of high-quality, OE-engineered electric and mechanical water pumps that are end of the line leak tested and backed by a 125,000 mile warranty. Dayco mechanical water pumps are made from 100% new cast aluminum or iron...
Regular Indie Garage contributor Murray Voth, RPM Training, urged shop owners to “Stop Overthinking Your Management Process.” The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers Association of Ontario’s InterConnect event brought together shops, trainers, Ontario government program...
AAPEX 2024 will offer free training and insights on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to ensure automotive aftermarket professionals excel at ADAS repairs and benefit from one of the largest emerging aftermarket opportunities. The daily training will take...
Owners of vehicles that are 4 to 12 years old are keeping and repairing their existing vehicles as household budgets are under pressure and new vehicle costs rise, lifting the entire auto service sector. This even as the cost of maintenance and repair continues to...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Did you know that one out of every five cars on the road today needs its serpentine belt replaced? Data from the Auto Care Association says that 20 percent of vehicles in operation need a new belt. And AAA reports that the No. 2 reason for towing...