Indie Garage Articles

Are you getting your share of brake jobs?

Are you getting your share of brake jobs?

Extensive research shows a broad gulf in the market share of brake jobs gained by aftermarket facilities depending on the age of four to 12 year old vehicles, and a similar steep curve depending on mileage. According to the most recent JD Power Canada Customer Service...

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Webinar: How to Set Up a Rear-Triangulated 4-Link Suspension

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “How to Set Up a Rear-Triangulated 4-Link Suspension.” In this online webinar, Brandon McCoy with WyoTech will provide insight into...

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BendPak 12AP-SRT Short Two-Post Lift Increases Productivity

BendPak introduces the 12AP-SRT, the first professional-grade short-rise two-post lift designed specifically for tire shops and other applications that don’t require standing under the vehicle. Because vehicles only have to be a few inches off the ground to...

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Pro-Cut offers live training on Thursday mornings

For service providers looking to maximize use of the innovative Pro-Cut B17 Super Bench combination lathe, Pro-Cut offers free live online demonstrations and training every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. ET. Geoff Womer, vice president product and marketing for Pro-Cut, hosts...

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How do you stack up on average repair order dollars?

How do you stack up on average repair order dollars?

Key Aftermarket Service Channel Market Data for Canada shows how different channels are performing. The variance in the average repair order figures generated by different service channels can be revealing, especially when viewed alongside other key data. Likewise the...

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Webinar: Mastering Timing Drive Systems

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Mastering Timing Drive Systems.” In the webinar, Cody Smith, technical product director with Cloyes, shares the keys to proper...

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Support Ontario Youth announces skilled trades hiring event

Support Ontario Youth (SOY) has announced its first-ever Trades & Talent Summit, a hiring event aimed at connecting individuals with opportunities to pursue a career in the skilled trades. The event will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 10 am – 2 pm at...

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Get Snap-on software now and get free spring software release

Snap-on is offering customers who have not recently updated their diagnostic software, the opportunity to purchase the current software upgrade now and then receive the upcoming spring software release free of charge. Eligible customers can take advantage of this buy...

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