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,...
A Right to Repair bill that could entrench the independent automotive aftermarket’s access to repair tools, information and parts and the consumer’s right to choose where to have their vehicle repaired has been introduced into Canada's House of Commons. The private...
By Bruce Eccles It is a well-known fact that billions of dollars are lost annually in North America from underperformed maintenance. And the problem involves much more than dollars and sense; it’s an issue that could potentially affect everyone, since much of that...
Out with the old Ontario College of Trades and in with the new Skilled Trades Ontario agency. Host Andrew Ross is joined by the Hon. Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development for Ontario to talk about what changes to the skilled trades in...