In what can only be viewed as an uncommon set of circumstances for the automotive service industry, independent aftermarket shops may see a rise in business as the threat of strike action looms over key dealership organizations in Moncton, N.B. According to Unifor...
This episode of The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast looks at Fountain Tire, among the most successful Canadian aftermarket service entities, with an identity all its own. Jason Herle is set to take over as CEO of Fountain Tire as only the third in that role in the...
According to a study of almost 30,000 U.S. tire customers surveyed by J.D Power, only 17% took the advice of sales or service staff when buying tires, buying instead on appearance or price. The study , found that while overall satisfaction with original equipment...
British Columbia has expanded its upgrading program so more technicians can be trained to work on electric vehicles (EVs) through the expansion of the EV Maintenance Training program to three more post-secondary institutions. As of the end of December 2021, 96...
After a two-year hiatus, Lordco Auto Parts announced that its annual trade show is returning to its traditional live format and venue in April 2022. Lordco Auto Parts customers and partners are invited to attend the 32nd Annual Tradeshow in person, on April 4-5, at...
Making the transition from technician to effective automotive aftermarket service business owner is about more than just building a profitable business, and understanding that you can't do that alone is a big step in the right direction. Host Andrew Ross is joined by...
Auto service businesses may have some degree of protection against fraud due to the face-to-face nature of much of their business, but they can still be caught off guard by savvy fraudsters. March is “Fraud Prevention Month,” so it seemed a good opportunity to revisit...
OK Tire Stores Inc. has announced that OK Pneus La Malbaie in Clermont, QC, has been awarded "National Store of the Year" for 2021. OK Tire also announced the winners of seven regional top shop awards. The honour of National Store of the Year is awarded to an OK Tire...
A DesRosiers Automotive Consultants survey shows a mixed bag of business results for independent aftermarket service shops in Ontario, with more than half reporting a strong 2021 results in year-over-year comparisons, but about a third seeing declines. This survey,...