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...
Another survey has shown that drivers are heading out on road trips without making sure their cars are in good working order. The latest from a survey commissioned by OK Tire through Léger found that some 50% of Canadians are planning to take a road trip this summer,...
Over the past days and weeks – even years, if you really think about it – right to repair has been gaining momentum. And not just in the aftermarket, and not just in North America. Andrew Ross, publisher and director of content Pointedly, Australia recently made...
OK Pneus Ste-Brigitte, Quebec, has been awarded OK Tire Stores Inc. ‘’National Store of the Year’’ for 2020 announced at the company’s 2021 annual conference. The conference was held virtually this year. The honour of National Store of the Year is awarded to an...