Ontario is investing an additional $90 million over three years to further promote the skilled trades to young people. This investment responds to the Apprenticeship Youth Advisors report, which includes several recommendations to help solve the shortage of skilled...
by Dean Law, Law's Automotive Portage la Prairie, Man. Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines are a growing portion of the vehicles on the road. But there are a lot of common complaints of poor performance or low fuel pressure, and a lot of noise coming from the...
It can be tempting to forgo even quick inspections in the face of a long line of cars needing winter tire changeovers and battery replacements, but it is important to communicate the need to ensure the consumer’s vehicle is in good working order. Even where winter...
Canadian drivers are increasingly aware of benefits of winter tires but nearly a third still are still unsure, a recent survey says. Seventy-nine per cent of Canadian motorists believe driving a vehicle equipped with winter tires has saved them from a road accident or...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) CTEK’s new CS FREE is the world’s first truly portable battery charger and maintainer with Adaptive Boost technology. No power? No problem. Within 15 minutes, the CS FREE can take your car from a dead battery to back on the road without being tied...
Cole Marten and Chelsie Lesnoski, owners of Throttle Thrashers Garage in Penticton, B.C., both had projects selected in the Young Guns Category. Marten built a one-of-a-kind high horsepower, AWD Nissan Skyline. Lesnoski entered a 1993 Mazda RX-7 FD. (UPDATED) Throttle...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) A proper cleaning of a fuel tank can ensure that potentially harmful materials don’t get into your engine and cause damage. Routine maintenance will also prevent fuel lines from clogging and can extend the life of the fuel pump. If your vehicle has...
The October/November 2021 issue of Indie Garage includes great tips for Service Advisors during the winter rush, opportunities for GDI engine service, innovative views on training from a leading shop owner, how you should really be thinking about what you charge for...
ASE and the ASE Education Foundation will participate in a panel discussion during the upcoming Automotive Service Association (ASA) Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) symposium. Scheduled for Nov. 1 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, the...