The effort of many individuals, most notably Mission Raceway Park Community and Ed Coates Memorial Foundation, have combined to keep the Frank Hurt Senior Secondary School Drag Racing Program in operation. After a theft at the British Columbia high school earlier in...
An announcement from the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) says that Tesla will be releasing new features of its 'Tesla Toolbox' for the automotive aftermarket. In a statement, NASTF says the release follows multiple discussions with Tesla since the fall...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) By Autolite One of the key factors for a shop’s success is its reputation for customer service. While you cannot change the way vehicles and parts are manufactured, you can offer confident recommendations to customers on which parts will work best...
By Murray Voth Many automotive service technicians complain bitterly about the lack of compensation, the lack of respect, and the terrible management of the shops they work for. At the same time, many automotive shop owners complain bitterly about the shortage of...
by Dean Law, Law's Automotive Magnetic Ride Control, or MagneRide, has been around since the early 2000s, but it is found today on everything from the Chevy Camaro to a whole list of SUVs, both from GM and other makes. Dean Law, Law's AutomotivePortage La Prairie,...
The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) warns of counterfeit gold “Certified Automotive Lift” labels being applied to automotive lifts found in the province of Ontario and possibly other jurisdictions. The ALI has advised that certain automotive...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Unseen Damage Water pump damage occurs over time as heat and contaminants destroy the internal parts of the pump. Some of this damage is quite obvious, but bearing wear or impeller deterioration may not be so visible. If these components are reused...
Published for Canada's independent automotive aftermarket service community, this issue of Indie Garage covers Right to Repair, Auto Service Online Booking, Diagnosing sticky brake calipers, what matters when hiring techs, electric vehicle service, and Drivers' Dirty...
A report by the CBC says enforcement by the Ontario College of Trades has evaporated since Premier Doug Ford was elected in 2018. According to the report, enforcement actions related to Ontario's compulsory certification of licensed trades stopped immediately...