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...
In celebration of 65 years in business, Fountain Tire has launched two programs to say thanks to its customers and employees. An external contest, 65 Days of Giveaways, and an internal campaign raise awareness of the company’s longevity while offering prizes all...
B.C Premier John Horgan announced the launch of a made-in-B.C. certification system for skilled trades. British Columbia has announced that it is launching a made-in-B.C. certification system for skilled trades workers, with automotive, heavy-duty, and autobody...
The Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show presented six virtual conference sessions in May and June. These were presented in a live format for attendees to participate in. Available recordings are posted below.Select sessions are also being presented as episodes of...
The May/June issue of Indie Garage is here! Featuring the all electric Ford F-150 Lighting on the cover, with specs and tech inside. The issue covers EV training, exceeding customer expectations, digital vehicle inspection tools, customer communication tips on brake...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Welcome to the 2021 Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show virtual event. Running May and June 2021, this second annual virtual event presents a slate of live conference events and virtual exhibits designed to provide easy access to exhibits and...
The challenge of customer-supplied parts comes up every time I teach my courses. Many shops allow it, some don’t. But for some reason, it is part of the culture of the aftermarket industry. You are not allowed to bring your own food to a restaurant to have it cooked....