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Fighting VIN fraud in Canada just got easier

For independent shops who also sell cars, a new tool can help battle VIN fraud. CARFAX Canada has launched VIN Fraud Check, a new tool that alerts vehicle dealers if a vehicle's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains data indicating potential fraud, or if it has...

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Eccles Auto Service adds NOVUS Glass and ADAS capability

Eccles Auto Service adds NOVUS Glass and ADAS capability

NOVUS Glass has announced the addition of NOVUS Glass Dundas to its network, an expansion of the highly-regarded Eccles Auto Service Inc. Eccles Auto Service Inc. is a family-owned and operated business providing exceptional service and quality workmanship to the...

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Hofmann dynamic duo for precision wheel alignment

Pairing the Hofmann geoliner 678 Imaging Wheel Aligner with the Hofmann 15K Four-Post Lift delivers exceptional alignment precision and lifting capability, while enhancing efficiency and overall shop performance. “Shops looking to take their alignment services to the...

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Use new ALI Lifting Points Guide to properly lift vehicles

To safely raise a light-duty vehicle using a two-post or other frame-engaging lift, the lift’s adaptors must be placed at the OEM-recommended lifting points for the specific vehicle. There is no guesswork here. Not following proper lift-point guidance on where to...

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Father and Son Duo Win Fountain Tire MVP Award

Father and Son Duo Win Fountain Tire MVP Award

Robin and Cory Lafortune of Val Caron, ON honoured for community and business leadership A Northern Ontario father and son duo is making waves in Canada’s automotive industry. Robin and Cory Lafortune, local owners of Fountain Tire Val Caron, in Greater Sudbury, have...

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Where the cars Canadians buy are built

Where the cars Canadians buy are built

While where Canadian get their cars fixed is of primary importance for Canada's automotive aftermarket, the focus for many consumers has turned toward where they are built. Canada has, of course, had a burgeoning automotive manufacturing industry for more than a...

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Fix Network kicks off global conference

Fix Network began welcoming guests to its 2025 Global Conference at the luxurious Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort in Mexico. This premier gathering promises to be an exhilarating experience for franchisees from across the global Fix Network family. This...

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