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....
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across Canada, with law enforcement and the insurance industry bodies all ringing the alarm bell. Reports from Calgary, Vancouver, Saskatoon, Montreal, and Waterloo and other centres all point to a significant increase in the...
The “Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice.” petition that asks Canadians to demand access to, and control of, their vehicle’s data has passed an important threshold of 25,000 signatures. The initiative, launched in Canada by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada...
The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) will host a training webinar for Canadian technicians who routinely encounter auto security related procedures in the course of their repairs. The webinar will focus on NASTF’s Vehicle Security Professional (VSP)...